E-2 Treaty Investor Visa

E-2 Treaty Investor Visa is a residence route in United States (יזם). Substantial at-risk investment in an active US business you develop and direct (no legal minimum; in practice ~US$100k–200k+), ≥50% ownership by treaty nationals, not marginal. Admission 2 yrs per entry, visa validity per reciprocity; spouse may work. Visa fee US$315/person.

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Requirements at a glance

The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 80'000. There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included.

How holders are taxed

Resident for tax once substantial-presence test met (183 weighted days) → worldwide income taxed.

Next steps

Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.

קטגוריהיזם
השקעהCHF 80'000
אגרות (משפחה)CHF 760
הכנסה / שנה—
נכסים—
שהיית מינ׳0
קבע—
אזרחות—
עבודהownBusiness
זכאיםTreaty nationals only (incl. Switzerland and most EU states; NOT Russia)
מסResident for tax once substantial-presence test met (183 weighted days) → worldwide income taxed.
נכון ל2026-10
דף רשמי
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