How to get a visa to the US with a second passport
Caribbean and Vanuatu citizens get B‑1/B‑2 visitor visas to the USA with a validity period of up to 10 years. Maltese citizens don’t need visas for short-term trips at all; only electronic travel authorisation is required.
Learn more about US visa types that are available to investors with dual citizenship
Material prepared by Lyle Julien, Investment programs expert
Frequently asked questions
To get a B‑1/B‑2 visitor visa for travel or business trips, you must fill out a DS‑160 form, pay $160 and pass an interview at a US consulate or embassy.
To qualify for an E‑2 business visa with the right to live and study in the USA, one must buy or open a new company in the States. The investment amount isn’t stipulated, but it’s usually enough to invest $100,000 to $300,000 in a business. Note that the E‑2 visa is available only to citizens of countries with commerce and navigation treaties with the USA, like Grenada and Turkey.
The fee for a B‑1/B‑2 visitor visa is $160. Getting an E‑2 business visa requires investments of at least $100,000 in a local company.
A B‑1/B‑2 visitor visa is usually the easiest to get as it’s suitable for various purposes like travelling, attending conferences and business meetings, and getting medical treatment in the USA.
An expedited appointment for a visa interview may be available if you are in an emergency, like an urgent need for medical care, the funeral of an immediate family member, attending a US court or joining the studies that start in the next 60 days.
If you want to relocate to and do business in the States, the easiest way might be to get an E‑2 visa. It’s available to those who buy or open a company and invest at least $100,000 in it. But only citizens of a few countries can qualify for this visa.
Caribbean and Vanuatu
