With the Compliments of the
American Consulate General
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Processing Procedures for Treaty Trader (E1) and Investor (E2) Visas
All Treaty Trader (E1) and Investor (E2) visa applicants must appear for a personal
interview at the American Consulate General in Frankfurt.
Companies applying for E1 or E2 Treaty Trader or Investor status for the first time / or
with less than 25 employees and renewing their registration, should initially mail in
their application package to the Consulate. Consular staff will contact the company or
applicant when the package has been reviewed and will arrange an interview
appointment suitable to both parties.
Companies already registered with the Consulate in Frankfurt and with more than 25
employees in the United States, may schedule an appointment through our Visa
information Service without sending documents in advance.
To schedule an appointment for your interview please contact our Visa Information
Service, Inland Tel: 0900 1-85 00 55 (Euro 1.86.-/Min.)
From outside of Germany, Tel: 0049-9131-772-2270 (Euro 15.-/per call)
You should have your passport number ready to give to the operator.
The American Consulate General is located at Giessenerstrasse 30, 60435 Frankfurt
How long will it take on the day of the interview?
E-Visa applicants should anticipate spending several hours in Frankfurt.
Should you have any further questions please check our website or contact the
undersigned.
Gela Peschelt
E-Visa Specialist
www.usembassy.de/visa
American Consulate General
Giessener Strasse 30
60435 Frankfurt/Main, Germany
Tel: + 49 (0)69/7535-2268
Fax: + 49 (0)69/7535-2265
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CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Consular Section
Giessenerstrasse 30
60435 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
E Visa Background
Section A - Treaty Traders (E-1)
The treaty trader visa is designed for firms or individuals who develop substantial trade
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