What is the Trump Gold Card visa and how it differs from the Corporate Gold Card and Platinum Card

President Donald Trump on Friday, September 19, announced a new visa program designed to attract the world’s wealthy by offering US residency for a steep price. Signing the order in the Oval Office, Trump said, ‘It’s going to raise billions of dollars, billions and billions of dollars, which is going to go to reduce taxes, pay off debt and for other good things,’ quotes Bloomberg. The initiative, called the Gold Card Visa Program, allows individuals to obtain residency by investing $1 million. A corporate option, the Trump Corporate Gold Card, permits businesses to sponsor foreign employees if they invest $2 million per worker.

At the announcement, Trump appeared alongside Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and also teased a forthcoming “Platinum Card” program, billed as an even more exclusive offering. So, what's the difference between Trump's gold card, a corporate gold card, and an upcoming platinum card?

Trump Gold Card Visa: Residency Through a $1 Million Investment

The Trump Gold Card is a visa based on an individual's ability to provide significant benefits to the United States. It’s website also says that to qualify, applicants must contribute $1 million as a non-refundable “gift,” demonstrating a substantial benefit to the country. Once the processing fee and documents are filed, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reviews the application. Upon approval, successful applicants gain residency rights in the United States through this route.

Trump Corporate Gold Card: Business Sponsorship Program

The Corporate Gold Card targets companies that want to sponsor foreign employees. For every worker sponsored, businesses must invest $2 million. A notable feature is flexibility; if sponsorship of one employee ends, the same contribution can be reassigned to another worker without requiring a fresh investment. Additional obligations include DHS vetting, an annual maintenance fee, and transfer charges.

Trump Platinum Card Visa: $5 Million Path With Tax Benefits

The upcoming Platinum Card is the program’s most exclusive tier. Individual applicants must invest $5 million to qualify. In return, they gain the right to reside in the US for up to 270 days each year without being taxed on non-US income. Unlike the standard Gold Card, which offers residency alone, the Platinum Card combines extended stays with substantial tax advantages, making it especially appealing to high-net-worth individuals with global income streams.

So, in short, Thump’s Gold Card and Platinum Card Visa are for individuals, while the corporate gold cards are for business.