Who it fits
Citizens of E-2 treaty countries, such as Türkiye, Spain, France and the UK, who want to buy or start a business in the US and run it themselves.
What usually matters
- Open only to citizens of countries that have a qualifying treaty with the United States. Türkiye is one of them.
- The investment must go into a real, operating business, not passive property rental, and must be substantial relative to the cost of that business.
- There is no fixed legal minimum. In practice, many successful applications start at around US$100,000–150,000.
- Your spouse and children under 21 can come with you, and your spouse can work.
- The visa can be renewed for as long as the business keeps operating. It does not lead to a green card by itself.
The E-2 visa is for people who want to be in the US as business owners, not employees. You invest in a US company that you actively develop and run, and you and your family live in the US while the business operates.
How the process runs
- Business choice. An existing business, a franchise or a new venture. Our Miami partners at Xuma also offer a ready E-2 route: an investment in their rent-a-car business, Xuma Motors, structured for the E-2 visa. They manage the E-2 process from start to finish.
- Company and investment. A US LLC is formed, a business plan is written and the funds are transferred through a traceable route.
- Application and interview. The file is prepared with a US immigration attorney, and you are coached for the consular interview.
- Arrival and operations. Housing, schools, a car, and the accounting and tax set-up for the company.
What decides the file
Whether the business is real and at risk. Consulates look for an investment that is already committed, a business that will generate more than a marginal income, and a credible hiring plan. The source of funds must be documented from start to finish.
This page gives general orientation. The right route and the exact requirements are confirmed only after reviewing your file.
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