What is Gold Card Visa? Check Launch Date and Key Details

Jun 12, 2025, 05:10 EDT

Today, we are discussing Donald Trump's new "Gold Card Visa," launched in June 2025. This program offers U.S. residency to ultra-wealthy investors who make a $5 million investment, bypassing traditional immigration routes. We'll explore its benefits, including potential tax advantages and a quicker path to citizenship, and how this "elite immigration" strategy aims to attract global business leaders. Registration for the waitlist is now open.

What is Gold Card Visa?
What is Gold Card Visa?

The “Gold Card Visa” represents the latest immigration plan that Donald Trump unveiled in June 2025, which specifically targets ultra-wealthy investors from around the world. The special visa allows wealthy entrepreneurs to obtain U.S. residency through a high-value investment of $5 million instead of needing family ties or employment sponsorship. The program has generated significant attention for its announcement of "elite immigration" benefits alongside tax advantages, which has generated extensive discussion. The program represents Trump’s strategy to attract wealthy business leaders who seek U.S. entry through financial investment instead of traditional avenues.

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What is the Gold Card Visa? 

This important U.S. immigration program is intended for wealthy people who want to invest a staggering $5 million in the U.S. Treasury in order to obtain permanent residency. This visa does not require job creation, in contrast to the EB-5 investor visa. It’s being promoted as a quicker route to citizenship, along with potential tax breaks on foreign income (though that’s still pending legal approval). If you’re interested, early registration kicked off on June 12, 2025, at trumpcard.gov, and it’s being hailed as a “world-class” visa for “world-class people.”

Launch Date and Registration

The official website trumpcard.gov made its debut on June 12, 2025.

Right now, it features a waitlist registration form where applicants can provide their name, region, and whether they’re applying as an individual or a business.

The complete application system is anticipated to launch in late 2025, pending the necessary legal and administrative approvals.

How to Apply?

  • Visit the official website: trumpcard.gov
  • Click on “Join the Waitlist”
  • Fill in personal/business details
  • Await further instructions as formal applications have yet to be opened

Key Features and Benefits

Here are the key features and benefits of the Gold Card Visa: 

Permanent U.S. Residency (Green Card):The Visa enables holders to establish permanent residency status in the United States, which gives them complete freedom to reside and work, and study everywhere in the country.

Pathway to U.S. Citizenship: You may pursue U.S. citizenship through this visa once you fulfill all residency and legal criteria.

No Job Creation Requirement: The Gold Card does not need its holders to establish businesses or generate 10 American jobs like the EB-5 visa requires. By avoiding the red tape and business-based rejection risks, you can save time and money during the process.

Fast-Track Processing:  The Gold Card provides faster evaluation and authorization than other existing investor visas. The program minimizes paperwork and oversight through its efficient design.

Prestige and Status: The branding approach behind the "Gold Card" name establishes an elite immigration experience, which conveys exclusive status to its holders.

Eligibility and Investment Requirements.

Minimum Investment: The U.S. Treasury requires an investment minimum of $5 million, which bypasses both private companies and job-creating projects.

Eligible Applicants: Individuals and businesses who reside in any of the eight global regions that include Asia, the Middle East, and Europe can apply for this opportunity.

No Minimum Net Worth Disclosure Yet: The absence of specific net worth criteria indicates this program targets high-net-worth investors because the investment amount remains substantial.

Ayukta Zisha
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    Ayukta Zisha is a Content Writer and Published Author with a Master’s degree in English Literature. She also holds a certification in Digital Marketing from IIT Delhi. Deeply passionate about art, aesthetics, and literature, Ayukta brings a unique creative flair to her writing. A dedicated bibliophile, she continues to explore and share her love for words through engaging and insightful content. You can reach out to her at ayukta.zisha@jagrannewmedia.com

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