E1 visa eligible countries

The E1 Treaty Trader Visa allows nationals of certain countries to enter the United States to carry out substantial trade between their home country and the U.S. Not every country qualifies, and eligibility depends on whether a treaty of commerce and navigation exists between the United States and the applicant’s home country. 

Below you’ll find the full list of E1 treaty countries.

List of E1 treaty trader visa countries

*Please note: The E1 treaty applies to the United Kingdom itself, not the wider Commonwealth. If you are a national of a Commonwealth country, eligibility depends on whether your country has its own treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States, a qualifying international agreement with the U.S., or has been designated a qualifying country by legislation.

What this means for applicants

If your country appears on this list, you may be eligible to apply for an E1 treaty trader visa. However, if your country doesn’t appear, you may need to look at alternative visa routes that allow for investment, trade, or employment within the U.S.

Our team of immigration specialists are here to help you navigate the complexities of the E1 treaty trader visa, as well as help you understand other visa options. 

How Blue Lake Law can help

At Blue Lake Law, we assist companies and individuals worldwide with every stage of the U.S. E1 visa process, from determining eligibility to preparing and filing petitions. We understand the overwhelming nature of obtaining a U.S. visa can be, and we endeavour to make the application process as smooth as possible.