We have created this page to provide you with all the information you need to contact the US Consulate in Germany as it relates to filing for an E2 Treaty Investor Visa or an E1 Treaty Trader Visa. This page is designed to not only help you find out how to contact the US Consulate in Germany, but we have also provided other interesting facts about the E2 Visa and E1 visa.

US Consulate Frankfurt

The following graphic includes the address where you will need to go for your interview prior to receiving your E2 or E1 visa, the specific email address you can use should you wish to communicate directly with the US Consulate in Frankfurt, Germany it also includes the German telephone number if calling directly from there. This phone number can be used to arrange payment of fees and schedule an appointment with the US Consulate in Germany.

Relationship between the US and Germany

Germany is one of the strongest and closest allies the United States has in Europe. U.S. relations with Germany are based on their close and vital relationship as trading partners and allies sharing common institutions. The relationships’ stability is based on the two Countries political, economic and security similarities. The United States and Germany are both members of NATO – North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an alliance of 28 different countries bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, other members include Italy and Spain. 

Germany & U.S. Economic Growth and Relationship

The United States and Germany have, in recent years shared great economic success and growth, with both Countries helping contribute massively to each others booming economies. In 2017, bilateral trade in goods and services totaled nearly $238 billion, with U.S. exports of $85 billion and imports of $153 billion. Most of the $68 billion trade deficit in 2017 was in goods – bilateral trade in services which totaled $66 billion in 2017 is roughly in balance.

When did the E2 & E1 Visas become available for German Nationals

On July 14th, 1956 the E1 Treaty Trader Visa and the E2 Treaty Investor Visa became available for nationals of Germany. This enabled German citizens to capitalize on the many opportunities that the United States has to offer. Thousands of entrepreneurs and investors have started businesses in the U.S., while others have purchased businesses and franchises. This has provided German nationals with a better quality of life and has boosted the U.S. economy and created numerous jobs for U.S. workers.

What the E2 Visa does for Nationals of Germany

The nation of Germany has a treaty with the U.S. which grants German nationals the opportunity to obtain E2 visas. The E2 visa is a non-immigrant visa that is issued for a maximum of 5 years (60 months). It is quite typical for an E2 visa to be issued for 2 years (not 5), and for nationals of Germany, assuming you still qualify, you can renew the E2 visa indefinitely. All E2 visa applications must be submitted with a comprehensive 5-year business plan. The E2 Visa Business Plan must include 5-year financial projections, a market and industry analysis, competitor analysis, an executive summary, a 5-year hiring plan, and much more. The E2 visa investment amount must be substantial but varies depending on the type of business or franchise you start or purchase.

E2 visa approval rates for Germany

The graph below shows the latest 5-year summary of E2 visa approval rates for nationals of Germany from 2015 to 2019. It includes the percentage increase or decrease in the number of E2 Visa approvals per year. Germany has one of the highest numbers of E2 Visa issuances out of all the eligible E2 visa treaty countries. Each visa application requires a comprehensive and professionally written US immigration business plan.

Important Information before submitting your EVisa application

To anyone applying for an E2 or E1 visa whether it be renewing or initially registering, you must submit two forms of the application. The first submission must be in paper form, which must then be followed by a digital PDF version uploaded to the consulate in Frankfurt.

The original paper application must not exceed 90 pages. If it does it will most likely face disqualification from the application process. It must be mailed to the address provided below.

The PDF Scanned copy of the paper application as a PDF file must not  exceed 5 MB per e-mail and should be emailed to frankfurtvisainquiries@state.gov

Contact Details of the United States Consulate in Frankfurt

JDC Consultancy Client Review – US Consulate in Germany

I am very happy that I hired Jason to support me with my E2 immigration business plan! He has done a very satisfying job, especially by conducting extensive research about the agricultural business in the United States, to help me analyze my future competition. My application got approved after a short interview at the US-embassy in Germany with a side note made that it has been well prepared – I received a 5 year E-2 visa which is quite unusual these days and a testament to the JDC business plan.

 

A big part of this success I grant to Jason for doing such a great job since the business plan is one of the most important items within the visa application. If anyone is looking for professional support through an immigration business plan I highly recommend to hire Jason!

 

Thank you very much for your help, you did a great job!

 

Alexander Conrad – ConradAgrarConsulting
Formerly from Germany, relocated to Redwood City, California

For a complete list of E2 Treaty Countries take a look at our page dedicated on this.