The US government has launched a new visa program. Under this program, a Trump Card worth $1 million (Rs. 88.47 lakh) has been introduced for residence in the US. Donald Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ or ‘Golden Visa’ scheme, which offers permanent residency and optional citizenship of the United States for $5 million. Trump said that the “gold card” would offer the benefits of a green card and serve as a route to American citizenship.
The Gold Card is an administration-branded immigration pathway pitched as a premium alternative to green cards for a steep price and offering a path to citizenship, according to official announcements and major media reporting.
Trump Gold Card Scheme
“Trump Gold Card” refers to a Trump-branded immigration program announced in 2025 that promises a fast-track U.S. residency pathway for wealthy foreigners. Through this, anyone can apply online for Gold Card to live in USA.
Trump is also making some changes to the H-1B program, imposing a $100,000 application fee to prevent heavy use, which will significantly increase costs for technology and other companies seeking foreign skilled workers. This will help in job creation and growth in America.
The “gold card” would replace the existing EB-5 immigrant investor visa program, which allows foreign investors to apply for lawful permanent residence. Even for those who are granted an EB-5, the green card they receive is conditional for two years.
How might Trump’s “gold card” work?
US President Donald Trump has proposed a ‘gold card’ scheme to replace the EB-5 programme. The visa could be purchased for $5 million (Rs 43.54 crore) as a means to acquire American citizenship.
People applying for Gold Visa will have to go through a verification process. To ensure they are “outstanding world-class global citizens.” This program allows potential immigrants who wish to obtain targeted employment to apply for a green card. There should be no limit on the “Gold Card” visa, as there is on all other US visas.