EB-5 Immigrant Investor (US green card)
EB-5 Immigrant Investor (US green card) is a residence route in US Virgin Islands (Investor / golden visa). US$800,000 in targeted employment area (rural/high-unemployment) or US$1,050,000 elsewhere, creating 10 US jobs; conditional green card 2 yrs then I-829; I-526E fee US$11,160
Residence by investment: compare routes and obligations →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 640'000. You must spend about 183 days a year in the country to keep it. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after now years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Bona fide residents file with USVI BIR under mirror US code (worldwide income, up to 37%); US citizens/GC holders taxed worldwide
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.
| Category | Investor / golden visa |
|---|---|
| Investment | CHF 640'000 |
| Fees (family) | CHF 12'000 |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | 183 |
| PR | now |
| Citizenship | 5 |
| Work | yes |
| Eligible | all |
| Tax | Bona fide residents file with USVI BIR under mirror US code (worldwide income, up to 37%); US citizens/GC holders taxed worldwide |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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