Greek citizens face a major hurdle when trying to start a business in the U.S.: Greece is the only country out of 84 treaty nations that is not eligible for the E-2 visa. This means Greek entrepreneurs cannot easily invest in and manage a U.S. business, unlike citizens of Spain, Italy, and even much smaller or less economically powerful countries such as Montenegro, North Macedonia, Moldova, Albania, Turkey, Morocco, Kosovo, Bulgaria, and Bosnia.
To work around this restriction, Greeks must obtain dual citizenship from an E-2 eligible country through investment programs—an unnecessary and costly step.
Until Greece is added to the E-2 treaty, Greek entrepreneurs will remain at a disadvantage compared to nearly every other major and even minor economy worldwide.
E2 Visa for Greece 