There are a number of requirements associated with Visa issuance that vary by country. These are largely based on international agreements and any visa issuance fees foreign countries choose to charge US applicants. The most significant issue that varies by country is E visa availability, the other is the possibility of a visa issuance fee.

E Visa Availability

The US State Department publishes two tables that give information about E1 Treaty Trader Visa and E2 Treaty Investor Visa reciprocity. For convenience, our E visa immigration lawyers have combined these tables into the chart below.

Country Classification Effective Date Validity Period Number of Entries Visa Reciprocity Fee
Albania E-2 January 4, 1998 36 Months Multiple None
Argentina E-1 December 20, 1854 60 Months Multiple None
Argentina E-2 December 20, 1854 60 Months Multiple None
Armenia E-2 March 29, 1996 60 Months Multiple None
Australia E-1 December 16, 1991 48 Months Multiple USD 3,574.00
Australia E-2 December 27, 1991 48 Months Multiple USD 3,574.00
Australia 12 E-3 September 2, 2005 24 Months Multiple None
Austria E-1 May 27, 1931 60 Months Multiple USD 31.00
Austria E-2 May 27, 1931 60 Months Multiple USD 31.00
Azerbaijan E-2 August 2, 2001 3 Months One None
Bahrain E-2 May 30, 2001 3 Months One None
Bangladesh E-2 July 25, 1989 3 Months One None
Belgium E-1 October 3, 1963 60 Months Multiple USD 420.00
Belgium E-2 October 3, 1963 60 Months Multiple USD 420.00
Bolivia E-1 November 09, 1862 60 Months Multiple None
Bolivia 13 E-2 June 6, 2001 3 Months One None
Bosnia and Herzegovina 11 E-1 November 15, 1982 12 Months Multiple None
Bosnia and Herzegovina 11 E-2 November 15, 1982 12 Months Multiple None
Brunei E-1 July 11, 1853 41 Months None
Bulgaria E-2 June 2, 1954 60 Months Multiple USD 162.00
Cameroon E-2 April 6, 1989 12 Months
Less than 12 Months
Multiple
Multiple**
USD 240.00
USD 60.00
Canada E-1 January 1, 1994 60 Months Multiple USD 40.00
Canada E-2 January 1, 1994 60 Months Multiple USD 40.00
Chile E-1 January 1, 2004 60 Months Multiple USD 265.00
Chile E-2 January 1, 2004 60 Months Multiple USD 265.00
China (Taiwan) 1 E-1 November 30, 1948 60 Months Multiple None
China (Taiwan) 1 E-2 November 30, 1948 60 Months Multiple None
Colombia E-1 June 10, 1948 60 Months Multiple None
Colombia E-2 June 10, 1848 60 Months Multiple None
Congo (Brazzaville) E-2 August 13, 1994 3 Months One None
Congo (Kinshasa) E-2 July 28, 1989 3 Months Two None
Costa Rica E-1 May 26, 1852 60 Months Multiple USD 291.00
Costa Rica E-2 May 26, 1852 60 Months Multiple USD 291.00
Croatia 11 E-1 November 15, 1982 60 Months Multiple USD 395.00
Croatia 11 E-2 November 15, 1982 60 Months Multiple USD 395.00
Czech Republic 2 E-2 January 1, 1993 60 Months Multiple USD 22.00
Denmark 3 E-1 July 30, 1961 60 Months Multiple None
Denmark E-2 December 10, 2008 60 Months Multiple None
Ecuador 14 E-2 May 11, 1997 3 Months None
Egypt E-2 June 27, 1992 3 Months One None
Estonia E-1 May 22, 1926 60 Months Multiple None
Estonia E-2 February 16, 1997 60 Months Multiple None
Ethiopia E-1 October 8, 1953 60 Months Multiple None
Ethiopia E-2 October 8, 1953 60 Months Multiple None
Finland E-1 August 10, 1934 24 Months Multiple USD 292.00
Finland E-2 December 1, 1992 24 Months Multiple USD 292.00
France 4 E-1 December 21, 1960 25 Months Multiple None
France 4 E-2 December 21, 1960 25 Months Multiple None
Georgia E-2 August 17, 1997 12 Months Multiple None
Germany E-1 July 14, 1956 60 Months Multiple None
Germany E-2 July 14, 1956 60 Months Multiple None
Greece E-1 October 13, 1954 60 Months Multiple None
Grenada E-2 March 3, 1989 60 Months Multiple None
Honduras E-1 July 19, 1928 60 Months Multiple USD 195.00
Honduras E-2 July 19, 1928 60 Months Multiple USD 195.00
Ireland E-1 September 14, 1950 60 Months Multiple None
Ireland E-2 November 18, 1992 60 Months Multiple None
Israel 15 E-1 April 3, 1954 52 Months Multiple None
Israel 15 E-2 May 1, 2019 24 Months Multiple None
Italy E-1 July 26, 1949 60 Months Multiple USD 308.00
Italy E-2 July 26, 1949 60 Months Multiple USD 308.00
Jamaica E-2 March 7, 1997 60 Months Multiple None
Japan 5 E-1 October 30, 1953 60 Months Multiple None
Japan 5 E-2 October 30, 1953 60 Months Multiple None
Jordan E-1 December 17, 2001 3 Months One None
Jordan E-2 December 17, 2001 3 Months One None
Kazakhstan E-2 January 12, 1994 12 Months Multiple None
Korea (South) E-1 November 7, 1957 60 Months Multiple None
Korea (South) E-2 November 7, 1957 60 Months Multiple None
Kosovo 11 E-1 November 15, 1882 12 Months Multiple None
Kosovo 11 E-2 November 15, 1882 12 Months Multiple None
Kyrgyzstan E-2 January 12, 1994 3 Months Two None
Latvia E-1 July 25, 1928 60 Months Multiple None
Latvia E-2 December 26, 1996 60 Months Multiple None
Liberia E-1 November 21, 1939 60 Months Multiple None
Liberia E-2 November 21, 1939 12 Months Multiple None
Lithuania E-2 November 22, 2001 12 Months Multiple None
Luxembourg E-1 March 28, 1963 60 Months Multiple None
Luxembourg E-2 March 28, 1963 60 Months Multiple None
Macedonia 11 E-1 November 15, 1982 60 Months Multiple None
Macedonia 11 E-2 November 15, 1982 60 Months Multiple None
Mexico E-1 January 1, 1994 12 Months Multiple USD 42.00
Mexico E-2 January 1, 1994 12 Months Multiple USD 42.00
Moldova E-2 November 25, 1994 3 Months Two None
Mongolia E-2 January 1, 1997 36 Months USD 65.00
Montenegro 11 E-1 November 15, 1882 12 Months Multiple None
Montenegro 11 E-2 November 15, 1882 12 Months Multiple None
Morocco E-2 May 29, 1991 60 Months Multiple None
Netherlands 6 E-1 December 5, 1957 36 Months Multiple USD 2,228.00
Netherlands 6 E-2 December 5, 1957 36 Months Multiple USD 2,228.00
New Zealand 16 E-1 June 10, 2019 60 Months Multiple None
New Zealand 16 E-2 June 10, 2019 60 Months Multiple None
Norway 7 E-1 January 18, 1928 60 Months Multiple USD 400.00
Norway 7 E-2 January 18, 1928 60 Months Multiple USD 400.00
Oman E-1 June 11, 1960 6 Months Multiple None
Oman E-2 June 11, 1960 6 Months Multiple None
Pakistan E-1 February 12, 1961 60 Months Multiple None
Pakistan E-2 February 12, 1961 60 Months Multiple None
Panama E-2 May 30, 1991 60 Months Multiple None
Paraguay E-1 March 07, 1860 60 Months Multiple None
Paraguay E-2 March 07, 1860 60 Months Multiple None
Philippines E-1 September 6, 1955 60 Months Multiple USD 813.00
Philippines E-2 September 6, 1955 60 Months Multiple USD 662.00
Poland E-1 August 6, 1994 12 Months Multiple None
Poland E-2 August 6, 1994 12 Months Multiple None
Romania E-2 January 15, 1994 60 Months Multiple None
Senegal E-2 October 25, 1990 12 Months Multiple None
Serbia 11 E-1 November 15,1882 12 Months Multiple None
Serbia 11 E-2 November 15,1882 12 Months Multiple None
Singapore E-1 January 1, 2004 24 Months Multiple None
Singapore E-2 January 1, 2004 24 Months Multiple None
Slovak Republic 2 E-2 January 1, 1993 None
Slovenia 11 E-1 November 15, 1982 60 Months Multiple USD 345.00
Slovenia 11 E-2 November 15, 1982 60 Months Multiple USD 345.00
Spain 8 E-1 April 14, 1903 60 Months Multiple USD 314.00
Spain 8 E-2 April 14, 1903 60 Months Multiple USD 234.00
Sri Lanka E-2 May 1, 1993 36 Months Multiple None
Suriname 9 E-1 February 10, 1963 60 Months Multiple None
Suriname 9 E-2 February 10, 1963 60 Months Multiple None
Sweden E-1 February 20, 1992 24 Months Multiple None
Sweden E-2 February 20, 1992 24 Months Multiple None
Switzerland E-1 November 08, 1855 48 Months Multiple USD 235.00
Switzerland E-2 November 08, 1855 48 Months Multiple USD 235.00
Thailand E-1 June 8, 1968 6 Months Multiple USD 15.00
Thailand E-2 June 8, 1968 6 Months Multiple USD 15.00
Togo E-1 February 5, 1967 36 Months Multiple USD 210.00
Togo E-2 February 5, 1967 36 Months Multiple USD 210.00
Trinidad & Tobago E-2 December 26, 1996 60 Months Multiple None
Tunisia E-2 February 7, 1993 60 Months Multiple None
Turkey E-1 February 15, 1933 60 Months Multiple None
Turkey E-2 May 18, 1990 60 Months Multiple None
Ukraine E-2 November 16, 1996 3 Months Two None
United Kingdom 10 E-1 July 03, 1815 60 Months Multiple None
United Kingdom 10 E-2 July 03, 1815 60 Months Multiple USD 105.00
Yugoslavia 11 E-1 November 15, 1882
Yugoslavia 11 E-2 November 15, 1882
* Reciprocity Fee is subject to change. Please check US State Dept. Website.

How to Find Which E Visa Issuance Fee Apply in Your Case

There are generally two non-immigrant visa issuance fees:

(1) the non-immigrant visa application fee (MRV fee); and
(2) the Reciprocity Fee.

While the MRV fee is always payable, the Reciprocity fee is not.

At the time of wiring the MRV fee for an E visa is USD 205.00. Updates can be found on US Consular Websites.

Reciprocity Fees vary by country and visa type, they also frequently change. The fees in the chart on this page are correct as of March 2023. You can check for updates to this fee schedule by following this link to the US State Department’s website to the US Visa: Reciprocity and Civil Documents by Country page.

You US Government Visa issuance fee is calculated by adding The MRV fee to the reciprocity fee.

Total Costs of an E2 Treaty Trader Visa and E1 Treaty Investor Visa Application:

  1. US Government Visa Issuance Fee. This is calculated as explained above.
  2. US Immigration Lawyer Fees.
  3. Business Set-up and Incorporation Fees. Vary by State and by Business.
  4. Business Plan Preparation Fee.

Country Specific Footnotes

  1. China (Taiwan) - Pursuant to Section 6 of the Taiwan Relations Act, (TRA) Public Law 96-8, 93 Stat, 14, and Executive Order 12143, 44 F.R. 37191, this agreement which was concluded with the Taiwan authorities prior to January 01, 1979, is administered on a nongovernmental basis by the American Institute in Taiwan, a nonprofit District of Columbia corporation, and constitutes neither recognition of the Taiwan authorities nor the continuation of any official relationship with Taiwan.

  2. Czech Repubilc and Slovak Republic - The Treaty with the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic entered into force on December 19, 1992; entered into force for the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic as separate states on January 01, 1993.

  3. Denmark - The Treaty which entered into force on July 30, 1961, does not apply to Greenland.

  4. France - The Treaty which entered into force on December 21, 1960, applies to the departments of Martinique, Guadeloupe, French Guiana and Reunion.

  5. Japan - The Treaty which entered into force on October 30, 1953, was made applicable to the Bonin Islands on June 26, 1968, and to the Ryukyu Islands on May 15, 1972.

  6. Netherlands - The Treaty which entered into force on December 05, 1957, is applicable to Aruba and Netherlands Antilles.

  7. Norway - The Treaty which entered into force on September 13, 1932, does not apply to Svalbard (Spitzbergen and certain lesser islands).

  8. Spain - The Treaty which entered into force on April 14, 1903, is applicable to all territories.

  9. Suriname - The Treaty with the Netherlands which entered into force December 05, 1957, was made applicable to Suriname on February 10, 1963.

  10. United Kingdom - The Convention which entered into force on July 03, 1815, applies only to British territory in Europe (the British Isles (except the Republic of Ireland), the Channel Islands and Gibraltar) and to "inhabitants" of such territory. This term, as used in the Convention, means "one who resides actually and permanently in a given place, and has his domicile there." Also, in order to qualify for treaty trader or treaty investor status under this treaty, the alien must be a national of the United Kingdom. Individuals having the nationality of members of the Commonwealth other than the United Kingdom do not qualify for treaty trader or treaty investor status under this treaty.

  11. Yugoslavia - The U.S. view is that the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY) has dissolved and that the successors that formerly made up the SFRY - Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Slovenia, and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia continue to be bound by the treaty in force with the SFRY and the time of dissolution.

  12. The E-3 visa is for nationals of the Commonwealth of Australia who wish to enter the United States to perform services in a "specialty occupation." The term "specialty occupation" means an occupation that requires theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge, and attainment of a bachelor's or higher degree in the specific specialty (or its equivalent) as a minimum for entry into the occupation in the United States. The definition is the same as the Immigration and Nationality Act definition of an H-1B specialty occupation.

  13. Bolivia - Bolivian nationals with qualifying investments in place in the United States by June 10, 2012 continue to be entitled to E-2 classification until June 10, 2022. The only nationals of Bolivia (other than those qualifying for derivative status based on a familial relationship to an E-2 principal alien) who may qualify for E-2 visas at this time are those applicants who are coming to the United States to engage in E-2 activity in furtherance of covered investments established or acquired prior to June 10, 2012.

  14. Ecuadorian nationals with qualifying investments in place in the United States by May 18, 2018 continue to be entitled to E-2 classification until May 18, 2028. The only nationals of Ecuador (other than those qualifying for derivative status based on a familial relationship to an E-2 principal alien) who may qualify for E-2 visas at this time are those applicants who are coming to the United States to engage in E-2 activity in furtherance of covered investments established or acquired prior to May 18, 2018.

  15. Israel: Pursuant to a treaty of friendship, commerce, and navigation between the United States and Israel that entered into force on April 3, 1954 entitled nationals of Israel to E-1 status for treaty trader purposes. Nationals of Israel are not entitled to E-2 classification for treaty investor purposes under that treaty. Public Law 112-130 (June 8, 2012), accords nationals of Israel E-2 status for treaty investor purposes if the Government of Israel provides similar nonimmigrant status to nationals of the United States. The Department has confirmed that Israel offers reciprocal treaty investor treatment to U.S. nationals and E-2 visa may be issued to nationals of Israel beginning on May 1, 2019.

  16. New Zealand: Public Law 115-226, enacted on August 1, 2018, accorded nationals of New Zealand to E-1 and E-2 status for treaty trader/treaty investor purposes if the Government of New Zealand provides similar nonimmigrant status to nationals of the United States. The Department has confirmed that New Zealand offers similar nonimmigrant status to U.S. nationals and E visas may be issued to nationals of New Zealand beginning on June 10, 2019.

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