E-2 Treaty Countries: Complete Alphabetical List

In order to get an E-2 visa, you must possess the nationality of a country with an E-2 treaty with the United States.

Below, is a complete list of all the E-2 treaty countries, in alphabetical order.

Overview:

1. List of E-2 Treaty Countries

2. Requirements to Get an E-2 Visa

3. Conclusion

1. List of E-2 Treaty Countries

A

• Albania

• Argentina

• Armenia

• Australia

• Austria

• Azerbaijan

B

• Bahrain

• Bangladesh

• Belgium

• Bolivia

• Bosnia and Herzegovina

• Bulgaria

C

• Cameroon

• Canada

• Chile

• Colombia

• Congo (Brazzaville)

• Congo (Kinshasa)

• Costa Rica

• Croatia

• Czech Republic

D

• Denmark

E

• Ecuador

• Egypt

• Estonia

• Ethiopia

F

• Finland

• France

G

• Georgia

• Germany

• Grenada

H

• Honduras

I

• Ireland

• Israel

• Italy

J

• Jamaica

• Japan

• Jordan

K

• Kazakhstan

• Kosovo

• Kyrgyzstan

L

• Latvia

• Liberia

• Lithuania

• Luxembourg

M

• Mexico

• Moldova

• Mongolia

• Montenegro

• Morocco

N

• Netherlands

• New Zealand

• Norway

O

• Oman

P

• Pakistan

• Panama

• Paraguay

• Philippines

• Poland

R

• Romania

S

• Serbia

• Senegal

• Singapore

• Slovak Republic

• Slovenia

• South Korea

• Spain

• Sri Lanka

• Suriname

• Sweden

• Switzerland

T

• Taiwan

• Thailand

• Togo

• Trinidad & Tobago

• Tunisia

• Turkey

U

• Ukraine

• United Kingdom

Y

• Yugoslavia

2. Requirements to Get an E-2 Visa

In addition to having the nationality of one of the countries listed above, there are 7 other requirements to get an E-2 visa:

• You must make a substantial investment in a US company.

• You must be coming to the United States to direct and develop the E-2 business.

• Your investment must be irrevocably committed to the E-2 business and must be at risk.

• Your investment funds must have been obtained lawfully.

• Your E-2 business cannot be considered a marginal enterprise.

• Your E-2 business must be a bona-fide enterprise.

• Your E-2 business must be an active and for-profit business.

• You must have the intent to depart the United States once your E-2 status ends.

3. Conclusion

In order to get an E2 visa, you must possess the nationality of a county with an E-2 treaty with the United States, otherwise referred to as an E-2 treaty county.

If you are a national of one of the E-2 treaty countries, the E-2 visa may be a good option for you.

With an E-2 visa, you can start a business in the United States and work for that business. Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 years old can also qualify for E-2 visas as your dependents.

If you have any questions about the E-2 visa, email me at contact@ashoorilaw.com. I’m happy to answer your questions.

Ashoori Law is a US immigration law firm focused on helping investors  and entrepreneurs get visas to the United States.

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Resources:

• E2 Visa Guide - Everything You Need to Know About the E2 Visa

• Treaty Trader & Investor Visas - US Department of State