The E-2 Investor Visa is a popular option for foreign entrepreneurs who want to invest in and operate a business in the United States. To be eligible for the E-2 visa, the applicant must be a citizen of a country that has a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States. In this blog, we’ll explore the list of treaty countries for the E-2 visa.
As of 2024, there are 83 countries that have a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States. These countries include:
- Albania
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Chile
- China (Taiwan only)
- Colombia
- Congo (Brazzaville)
- Congo (Kinshasa)
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Egypt
- Estonia
- Ethiopia
- Finland
- France
- Georgia
- Germany
- Grenada
- Honduras
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Korea (South)
- Kosovo
- Kyrgyzstan
- Latvia
- Liberia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macedonia
- Mexico
- Moldova
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Serbia
- Senegal
- Singapore
- Slovak Republic
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Thailand
- Togo
- Trinidad & Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- Yugoslavia
If you are a citizen of a treaty country and are interested in applying for the E-2 Investor Visa, it’s important to work with an experienced immigration attorney who can help you navigate the application process and ensure that you meet all of the eligibility requirements. With the right preparation and guidance, the E-2 visa can provide a great opportunity for foreign entrepreneurs to invest in and operate a business in the United States.