Former U.S. President Donald Trump has officially launched a website for his proposed $5 million U.S. residency visa, dubbed the “Trump Card.” The platform, now live at TrumpCard.gov, allows interested applicants to join a waiting list for what he describes as a premium path to American residency.
In a statement posted on social media Wednesday, Trump said:
“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.”
Visa Not Yet Available — But Sign-Up is Open
Although the special visa—widely referred to as a “golden visa”—is not yet available for issuance, the new website invites users to submit their name, preferred visa category, and email address under the tagline: “The Trump Card is Coming.”
Trump first revealed the visa idea aboard Air Force One in April, dramatically presenting a gold-colored prototype card engraved with his likeness. At the time, he suggested the program would be launched within weeks.
A High-Priced Green Card Alternative
Positioned as a luxury alternative to the traditional green card, the Trump Card would cost $5 million per applicant. Trump has promoted the initiative as a tool to attract job creators and foreign investors, saying the program could help reduce the U.S. national deficit while providing a selective route to U.S. citizenship.
“We’re looking at people who can bring capital, innovation, and growth to the U.S. economy,” Trump stated during earlier remarks.
Controversy Amid Immigration Crackdowns
The announcement arrives amid a surge in deportation raids across the United States, a situation that has sparked nationwide protests and legal challenges. Critics argue that the Trump administration’s approach is exclusionary and profit-driven, particularly in light of ongoing lawsuits alleging human rights violations in immigration enforcement.
Trump, however, remains unfazed by the backlash. He previously noted that the card may even be accessible to Russian oligarchs and other high-net-worth individuals, depending on final eligibility criteria.
“Maybe a million cards,” Trump speculated in February, adding that the program could be open to “the best from all over the world.”
What’s Next?
While full details of the Trump Card visa—such as approval processes, duration, or benefits—have yet to be disclosed, the launch of TrumpCard.gov marks a new chapter in Trump’s evolving immigration vision.
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