E-2 Treaty Investor Visa
E-2 Treaty Investor Visa is a residence route in US Virgin Islands (Yrittäjä). Substantial at-risk investment in a US (incl. USVI) business you direct, typically ≥US$100k+; spouse may work; children to 21; renewable indefinitely, no direct PR path. Visa fee US$315/person.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 80'000. Spouse and children can usually be included.
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.
| Luokka | Yrittäjä |
|---|---|
| Sijoitus | CHF 80'000 |
| Maksut (perhe) | CHF 760 |
| Tulot / v | — |
| Varat | — |
| Väh. oleskelu | — |
| PR | — |
| Kansalaisuus | — |
| Työ | ownBusiness |
| Kelpoisuus | treaty nationals (Switzerland, most EU; not Russia) |
| Verot | Bona fide residents file with USVI BIR under mirror US code (worldwide income, up to 37%); US citizens/GC holders taxed worldwide |
| Tilanne | 2026-10 |
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