China

E-2 Country Introduction

Inhabitants: 1,446,327,190
E-2 Country Since: Not a E-2 Treaty Country
Most E-2 Applications Via:

E-2 Visas Issued Since 2005: 687

E-2 Approvals Are Returning To Normal In China

China’s citizens do not have an active treaty with the U.S. and therefore they do not qualify for an E-2 investors visa. Citizens from countries without an E-2 visa treaty usually apply using through their second nationality (if they have dual citizenship from an E-2 treaty country) or by participating in a citizenship by investment programs (e.g. Turkey or Grenada) to obtain an eligible citizenship for the E-2 visa. If you would like to learn more about the E-2 visa and the countries that qualify click here.

Even though China is not part of the E-2 treaty countries, residents have found different ways to get access to an E-2 visa. Some of the most common strategies include participating in a Citizenship by Investment Program to obtain Turkish, Grenadian or other passports that qualify for the E-2 visa.

China’s E-2 approvals continue to recover post-COVID-19 pandemic and we would not be surprised if the trend continues. In 2021, they are averaging 4 monthly approvals compared to their usual 7 in previous years.