Which countries have no treaty for E-1/E-2?

The E-1 and E-2 visas are only available to nationals of countries that maintain a trade and navigation treaty with the United States. Because this type of agreement covers a limited set of nations, the vast majority of countries in the world simply do not qualify.

There is no fixed, definitive list to memorize: which countries hold or lack the treaty changes over time, as negotiations and U.S. foreign policy evolve. For that reason, the right approach is to consult the official list of treaty countries maintained by the U.S. Department of State.

• Eligibility starts with nationality from a country with a current treaty in force.
• The list of countries is updated and must be verified at the official source.
• Being outside the list means that E-1/E-2 is not a direct path for that citizen.

Before planning anything around the E-1 or E-2, confirm at the official source (Department of State) whether your country appears on the list, and if you have any doubts, speak with a specialist.

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