Does the EB-5 require health insurance?

No. The EB-5 visa, on its own, does not require the investor or their family members to obtain health insurance in the United States as a condition of approval. The program has no eligibility criterion mandating such coverage.

The EB-5 is an investment-based path to permanent residence, designed for those who stimulate the American economy through business activity and job creation. The program’s requirements center on the investment and its impact, not on the investor’s health coverage.

In practice, however, access to medical care in the United States can be extremely costly without adequate coverage. For that reason, even though health insurance is not a visa requirement, having a health insurance plan is strongly recommended to protect the family in emergencies and for preventive care.

Because program rules may change and every case has its own particulars, it is worth verifying current requirements through official sources and with a specialist, and planning the family’s health protection separately from the immigration process.

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