Gold, Platinum and Corporate Gold cards: Which Trump card is right for you

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order entitled ‘The Gold Card’, aimed at setting up a new visa pathway for foreigners of extraordinary ability who are committed to supporting the United States.

Under the Gold Card programme, signed on Friday, individuals who can pay USD 1 million to the US Treasury, or USD 2 million if a corporation is sponsoring them, will get access to expedited visa treatment and a path to a Green Card in the country.

“We're taking in hundreds of billions of dollars. The Gold Card will be taking in hundreds of billions of dollars, and companies will be able to keep some people they need. They need people of expertise, great expertise,” Trump said.


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Trump emphasised the gold card will be a “fantastic thing” and “we're going to take that money and we're going to reduce taxes, we're going to reduce debt”.

“To apply, an applicant must pay a nonrefundable processing fee. Once an applicant’s processing fee is received, the process for visa adjudication will take place, assuming applicants submit additional documents in a timely manner," the official website of the programme said.

The website said that if approved, an individual “must make a gift of USD 1 million, which has been determined to provide sufficient evidence that the individual will substantially benefit the United States.”

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The applicants must be “eligible for lawful permanent resident status, admissible to the United States, and a visa must be available,” the website added.

“The Order directs the Secretary of Commerce to deposit the gifts into the Treasury and use them to promote commerce and American industry,” a White House statement said. The Gold Card prioritises entry for high-value contributors to American society, including successful entrepreneurs, investors, and businessmen, it said.

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Trump's Gold, Platinum, Corporate Gold Cards explained

Trump Gold Card (Individual)

1. Requires a $1 million contribution
2. Non-refundable fee plus DHS vetting
3. Offers a fast-track to U.S. residency.

Trump Corporate Gold Card

1. $2 million contribution per employee
2. Corporate sponsor submits the application
3. Includes non-refundable fees and maintenance/transfer fees.

Trump Platinum Card (Coming Soon)

1. $5 million contribution
2. Allows up to 270 days per year in the U.S. tax-free on foreign income
3. Requires waitlist registration and DHS vetting.