E-2 Treaty Investor Visa

E-2 Treaty Investor Visa is a residence route in United States (Empreendedor). 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.

Planning reference · Data snapshot 2026-10

Figures and requirements are indicative database snapshots, not newly verified eligibility decisions or personalised tax calculations. A residence permit does not automatically determine tax residence. Confirm conditions, deadlines and amounts in their original currency with the relevant authorities.

Tax residence in United States

Green card (e.g. EB-5): resident from first day present as LPR; else substantial presence (183 weighted days, ≥31 this yr)

Worldwide tax + estate tax; dual-status arrival year; pre-immigration planning crucial

Residence certificate: IRS Form 6166

Your previous country applies its own residence tests separately. If both countries treat you as resident, the applicable tax treaty may resolve treaty residence.

Relocation planning guides

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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.

Categoria	Empreendedor
Investimento	CHF 80'000
Taxas (família)	CHF 760
Rendimento / ano	—
Patrimônio	—
Estadia mín.	0
RP	—
Cidadania	—
Trabalho	ownBusiness
Elegível	Treaty nationals only (incl. Switzerland and most EU states; NOT Russia)
Impostos	Resident for tax once substantial-presence test met (183 weighted days) → worldwide income taxed.
Data de referência	2026-10

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