E2 Visa Application Process for Bulgarian Citizens

E2 Visa Application Process for Bulgarian Citizens

Citizens of countries that have agreements with the United States can go to America for trade and shipping with an E2 investor visa. Only citizens of countries that have agreements can benefit from the American E2 visa. Bulgaria is among the countries that have an E2 agreement with the United States. Applicants who want to apply for an E2 visa must have the purpose of going to the United States to develop the activities of a business in which they have invested a large amount of capital.

The E2 visa agreement between Bulgaria and the United States has been in effect since 1994. Bulgarian citizens or Turkish citizens with dual citizenship in Bulgaria can apply for an E2 visa and travel to the United States for trade and maritime operations.

What are the Bulgarian E2 Visa Requirements?

Bulgaria E2 visa requirements are listed below.

• The applicant must be a Bulgarian citizen.
• The applicant must have at least a 50% interest in a business in the United States.
• The share to be shown for investment purposes must be non-withdrawable.
• The investment must belong to a real and active business.
• The applicant's purpose in applying for the E2 visa must be to develop business in the United States.
• The applicant must intend to return to his/her home country at the end of his/her stay in the United States for business development purposes.

How to Apply for an E2 Visa for Bulgarian Citizens?

For Bulgarian citizens, E2 visa applications begin with the initial registration of the invested business with the United States Non-Immigrant Visa Unit in Sofia. In order to register a business located in the United States in Bulgaria, business documents must be prepared and registration forms must be filled out. The business registration process is completed by paying the business registration fee and submitting a photograph of the applicant.

Bulgarian citizens whose applications for business registration have been approved at the Non-Immigrant Visa Unit of the United States in Sofia are invited to an interview. The interview involves questions about the business they own or are partners in in the United States. Those whose registration has been approved can apply for an E2 visa.

Can Turkish-Bulgarian Dual Citizens Apply for E2 Visa with Bulgarian Passport?

Yes, Turkish-Bulgarian dual citizens can apply for an E2 visa with a Bulgarian passport. An E2 visa cannot be applied for to go to the USA with a Turkish passport.

People with Turkish and Bulgarian citizenship have the right to apply for an E2 visa as a result of investing in an active company in the United States. Since they have dual Bulgarian citizenship, they have the same rights as Bulgarian citizens.