E-2 Treaty Investor Visa
E-2 Treaty Investor Visa is a residence route in United States (Unternehmer). 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.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →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.
| Kategorie | Unternehmer |
|---|---|
| Investition | CHF 80'000 |
| Gebühren (Familie) | CHF 760 |
| Einkommen / Jahr | — |
| Vermögen | — |
| Mindestaufenthalt | 0 |
| Niederlassung | — |
| Einbürgerung | — |
| Arbeit | ownBusiness |
| Berechtigt | Treaty nationals only (incl. Switzerland and most EU states; NOT Russia) |
| Steuern | Resident for tax once substantial-presence test met (183 weighted days) → worldwide income taxed. |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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