Trump unveils ‘Gold Card’ website for $5 million U.S. residency visa
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has launched a new immigration initiative — a proposed “Trump Card” — via TrumpCard.gov, offering a possible U.S. residency visa to individuals willing to invest $5 million.
Announced on June 12 through Trump’s Truth Social platform, the website invites interested applicants to join a waitlist by submitting their name, region, email, and whether they are applying as an individual or through a business.
“FOR FIVE MILLION $DOLLARS, THE TRUMP CARD IS COMING! … THE WAITING LIST IS NOW OPEN,” Trump posted.
The Trump Card is positioned as a luxury alternative to the EB-5 investor visa, which grants U.S. residency to those investing between $800,000 and $1.05 million in job-creating U.S. ventures. The new card is pitched as a higher-tier option, though it currently has no legal standing.
The TrumpCard.gov website features a gold-colored mock card with Trump’s name and promotes a potential pathway to citizenship—though immigration experts note that no such process exists in law without legislative approval.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who previously served as chairman and CEO of the global financial firm Cantor Fitzgerald, has helped promote the initiative.
“The wait is over,” Lutnick said, reposting Trump’s announcement.
In interviews, Lutnick framed the card as a premium option for wealthy global citizens.
“Why wouldn’t they want a plan B? We’re selling welcome. Welcome home,” Lutnick said.
He also suggested the initiative could raise significant revenue for the U.S. government.
“If 200,000 people purchase the card, that’s $1 trillion,” Lutnick added.
He said full program details would be released “in a matter of weeks, not months.”
As of press time, the Trump Card program has no legal status under U.S. immigration law.
The Department of Homeland Security has not issued any guidance on the site or initiative. Immigration analysts confirm that such a visa category would require congressional legislation to be implemented.
