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Trump Gold Card – US Permanent Residence

A US green card in weeks, starting from a US$1 million gift.

Minimum investment
US$1M
Passport visa waiver (on citizenship)
180
Processing
Weeks after filing (official estimate)
Visit / stay
Must reside in the US

Buy online · 2026

Trump Gold Card – US Green Card

Fast track US permanent residence with EB-1/EB-2 status.

  1. ReserveUS$500 online
  2. Pre-eligibilityDue diligence screening
  3. Submit & investPaid to the government
  4. Residence permitWeeks after filing (official estimate)

Investment options · Frequently asked questions

2026 update: Gold Card holders receive EB-1 or EB-2 permanent residence and are taxed on worldwide income. The Trump Platinum Card (US$5M, up to 270 days a year without US tax on non-US income) is not yet released – waitlist only.

Overview

The Trump Gold Card is the US government's fast-track green card. Applicants make a US$1 million gift to the United States plus a non-refundable US$15,000 DHS processing fee, and receive lawful permanent residence as an EB-1 or EB-2 immigrant. The Trump Gold Card is a visa based upon an individual’s ability to provide a substantial benefit to the United States. Processing is expected to take weeks once the application is filed.

Businesses/Companies can sponsor employees with the Trump Corporate Gold Card (US$2 million per employee, 1% annual maintenance and 5% transfer fee) and reassign it to a new employee without a new gift. The Trump Platinum Card (US$5 million) will allow up to 270 days a year in the US without tax on non-US income; it is not yet released and has a waitlist.

Gold Card holders are US tax residents, taxed on worldwide income. Spouses and unmarried children under 21 can be included, each with their own gift and processing fee.

Key benefits

  1. Expedited US green card (EB-1 / EB-2) in weeks, not years
  2. No job creation or business management required
  3. Live, work and study anywhere in the US (50 states)
  4. Path to US citizenship after 5 years
  5. Corporate card transferable between employees
  6. Path to US citizenship after 5 years of living.

Investment options

Trump Gold Card (individual)

Gift to the United States, per applicant.

US$1M

Trump Corporate Gold Card

Per sponsored employee; 1% annual maintenance fee and 5% transfer fee. Can be reassigned to a new employee without a new gift.

US$2M

Trump Platinum Card (waitlist)

Up to 270 days a year in the US without tax on non-US income.

US$5M

Government & due diligence fees

DHS processing fee (non-refundable, per person)US$15,000

Family & requirements

Who can be included
Spouse and unmarried children under 21 (each with own US$1M gift + US$15,000 fee)
Visit or residence
Must reside in the US
Path to citizenship
Citizenship after 5 years as a permanent resident.
Processing time
Weeks after filing (official estimate)
  • EB-1 or EB-2 green card – lawful permanent residence
  • Form I-140G filed through my.USCIS.gov after payment
  • Visa interview required
  • Recipients are subject to standard U.S. taxes on Worldwide income

United States passport: travel access

180destinations without a visa in advance

Visa waiver, visa on arrival or electronic travel authorisation (eTA), per the Henley Passport Index. eVisas are not counted.

  • Schengen Area – no visa in advance
  • United Kingdom – no visa in advance
  • Ireland – no visa in advance
  • Canada – no visa in advance
  • Singapore – no visa in advance
  • Japan – no visa in advance
  • South Korea – no visa in advance
  • Brazil – visa required
  • Russia – visa required
  • China – visa required
  • United Arab Emirates – no visa in advance
  • Switzerland – no visa in advance
  • Australia – no visa in advance
  • New Zealand – no visa in advance
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Count: Henley Passport Index, updated 3 Oct 2026 (227 destinations incl. territories). Country list: Wikipedia – Visa requirements for United States citizens (sovereign countries only). Always confirm entry rules with the destination before travel.

How Citizenship Shop helps

Add the program to your cart or click Buy now to reserve it for US$500. Create your client account and complete the pre-eligibility questions at checkout. A senior advisor then reviews your profile within one business day, confirms the best investment route and the exact government fees for your family, and prepares your application with a licensed local agent.

Trump Gold Card – US Permanent Residence: FAQ

Can i recover my investment?

No. It is a one off contribution.

Can i invest in US real estate?

Not possible for Gold card. You can with EB-5 program which requires $800k investment and recoverable.

What makes Gold card special compared to EB-5?

Gold card applications are expedited & processed within weeks. EB-5 takes several years of waiting.

What is Corporate gold card?

The Trump Corporate Gold Card is issued to a companies sponsoring one or more of the sponsor’s employees, each with $2m contribution (eg. those with exceptional talent or skills)

Can i include family members?

Yes, only spouse or unmarried children (under 21 years old) can be included.

How to apply?

USCIS will be requesting I-140G with supporting documents through the portal. Timely completion of this document is critical to ensure expedited processing. The Department of Homeland Security will then begin the applicant’s vetting process. Upon successful vetting, the applicant will be asked to submit a gift to the United States to demonstrate his or her ability to provide a substantial benefit to the United States. Our lawyers can help you with the filing.

Official source

Prices and rules on this page were verified on 28 September 2026 against: TrumpCard.gov – official programme site.

Governments revise fees and thresholds without notice. Your advisor confirms the exact figures in writing before any investment is made.

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