E1 and E2 Treaty Countries

E Visas to the United States for Israeli Importers and Exporters and for Investors

Israel is counted among the E1 Treaty Trader countries whose Citizens are eligible for E1 Visas to the U.S.  However, although Congress passed a law in 2012 granting E2 Treaty Investor Status to Israeli Citizens, reciprocal law has yet to be legislated in Israel nor have procedural details been concluded between the two countries, enabling the issue of E2 Visas at this time.  When all of the necessary legislation and procedural coordination have been completed, a press release will be issued by the Embassy in Tel Aviv and more details will be available at the U.S. Embassy site under the E Visa Category.

To check eligibility for either or both of the E Visa categories, or for advice on how to prepare for a future application for an E Visa contact us.

The following list shows the countries who have reciprocal treaties with the United States for one or both of the E Treaty categories the list (is subject to changes and) can be found on the U.S. State Department internet site at U.S. Visas :

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