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E-2 Visa: everything you need to know to invest in the U.S.

Requirements, minimum amount, duration and strategy: the complete guide to the E-2 investor visa for entrepreneurs.

Montverium Partners Team May 12, 2026 8 min read
E-2 Visa: everything you need to know to invest in the U.S.

The E-2 investor visa is one of the most popular routes for treaty-country entrepreneurs to settle in the United States. It lets you actively manage a U.S. business in which you invest a substantial amount.

There is no statutory minimum: in practice, an investment starting at USD 100,000 is generally considered defensible, depending on the sector. Setting up the U.S. company, source of funds and the business plan are at the heart of the case.

The E-2 visa is renewable indefinitely as long as the business remains operational. The spouse can work freely and children under 21 attend U.S. schools.

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