E-1 Treaty Trader Visa

Carry on substantial trade between the U.S. and a treaty country.

Business & Investor Visas

Overview

The E-1 visa allows a national of a treaty country to be admitted to the United States solely to engage in substantial international trade — including trade in goods, services and technology — principally between the United States and the treaty country.

Who it's for

  • Traders from treaty countries with substantial, ongoing U.S. trade
  • Executives, supervisors or essential employees of a trading enterprise

Key points

Substantial trade

Trade must be substantial and continuous, principally with the treaty country.

Treaty nationality

You must hold the nationality of the qualifying treaty country.

Duration

Up to 2 years initially, with unlimited 2-year extensions.

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