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US E-2 Treaty Investor Visa
Live and run a business in the US from $150,000, via a treaty passport
The E-2 visa lets treaty-country nationals live in the US while operating an active business. Nationals of non-treaty countries commonly obtain Grenadian or Turkish citizenship first, then apply, a route that is faster and cheaper than EB-5.
Timeline
3–6 months after treaty citizenship
Visa-free access
Residency, no passport
Residence required
Must actively direct the business from the US
Family included
Spouse (with open work authorisation) and children under 21
Investment routes
Ways to qualify
Active US business investment
$150k
Purchase or establishment of an operating US business. There is no statutory minimum: the investment must be substantial relative to the business.
Why it works
Program highlights
- Renewable indefinitely while the business trades
- Spouse receives open work authorisation
- Children attend US schools; state universities at in-state rates in some states
- Combined with Grenada or Türkiye citizenship, materially cheaper than EB-5
Tax position
US tax residency likely under the substantial presence test
Do you qualify
Eligibility requirements
- Citizenship of a US treaty country (Grenada and Türkiye both qualify)
- Substantial, irrevocably committed, active investment
- A real operating business, not a passive holding
- Intent to depart the US when the visa status ends
Questions
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