President Donald Trump on Wednesday launched the “Gold Card” visa
President Donald Trump has unveiled a new immigration pathway known as the “Gold Card” visa, allowing foreign nationals to obtain expedited U.S. residency by paying $1 million, while companies can sponsor foreign workers for $2 million.
Announced during a White House roundtable on Wednesday, Trump described the initiative as “very exciting” and said it would deliver U.S. residency in record time.
According to the official portal, trumpcard.gov, which went live on Wednesday afternoon, applicants must first pay a $15,000 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) processing fee. Following background clearance, successful applicants may receive lawful permanent resident status under EB-1 or EB-2 categories—employment-based visas reserved for individuals with extraordinary or exceptional abilities.
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The website states that processing will take only “weeks” and includes an interview phase. Additional documents and State Department fees may be required depending on the applicant.
The portal also teases a more exclusive option—the “Trump Platinum Card”, which will cost $5 million and allow eligible foreign nationals to spend up to 270 days in the United States without paying U.S. taxes on non-U.S. income. Interested applicants can already join a waiting list and will pay a $15,000 DHS processing fee once the programme officially begins.
“When launched… they will have the ability to spend up to 270 days in the United States without being subject to U.S. taxes on non-U.S. income,” the website states.
The new visa category signals a major shift in U.S. immigration under the Trump administration, prioritising wealth-based entry, fast-tracked processing and high-value investment into the American economy.
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