On June 11, US President Donald Trump officially launched his 'Trump Card' — a waitlist website for a new visa programme offering US permanent residency to foreigners investing $5 million. Interested applicants can sign up easily at the official website, trumpcard.gov.
“FOR FIVE MILLION $DOLLARS, THE TRUMP CARD IS COMING!” Trump posted on his social media platform, Truth Social. “Thousands have been calling and asking how they can sign up to ride a beautiful road in gaining access to the Greatest Country and Market anywhere in the World.” ''The Waiting list is now open,'' he added.
Trumpcard.gov showcases a gleaming gold card bearing Donald Trump’s photo, signature and name. The site invites users to join the waitlist by filling in details like their name, email, country, purpose of interest and whether they're applying individually or on behalf of a business.
After filling in the form, applicants must click submit and verify their email using a six-digit code sent to their inbox. The code is valid for ten minutes. Once verified, the site displays a confirmation message: “Your journey begins. You'll be the first to hear when access opens.”
The website lists eight regions for applicants to select from — Europe, Asia (including the Middle East), North America, Central America, South America, the Caribbean, Africa and Oceania.
Trump said the new $5 million card will offer green card privileges and a path to US citizenship. “Wealthy people will be coming into our country by buying this card,” he added, highlighting its appeal to high-net-worth foreign investors.
The new "Gold Card" may replace the EB-5 visa, which grants green cards through investment. However, lawmakers argue that such a major immigration policy shift requires Congressional approval, potentially triggering legal and political challenges ahead.
Under the EB-5 programme, applicants pay $100,000–$200,000 in United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) fees. They must invest $1.8 million in a business, or $900,000 in high-unemployment areas. The investment must also create at least 10 jobs for US workers.
The US State Department’s legal team has flagged the "Gold Visa" programme as high-risk. As per multiple reports, they warned it could be rejected by the White House budget office or potentially overturned in court.
