Donald Trump is launching the “Trump Card,” a luxury $5 million visa offering wealthy foreigners a fast track to U.S. citizenship.
At a Glance
- Trump introduced the $5 million “Trump Card” visa for affluent foreign investors.
- The card provides an expedited path to citizenship and green card privileges “plus.”
- Trump claims the program could raise trillions and start within two weeks.
- The plan bypasses Congress and replaces the EB-5 visa with a flat payment system.
- Critics worry about security risks and the ethics of selling residency.
A luxury visa with a golden touch
Former President Donald Trump has announced a new immigration initiative that blends opulence with opportunity: a $5 million visa known as the “Trump Card.” Billed as a premium upgrade to the traditional green card, the new visa was unveiled aboard Air Force One, complete with a gold-plated card design and Trump’s signature sales flair.
Described by Trump as “like the green card, but better and more sophisticated,” the Trump Card promises swift access to U.S. residency and citizenship for those able to pay the hefty entry fee.
Benefits and bypasses
The Trump Card offers a direct route to citizenship with minimal bureaucratic delay. According to Trump, there are no nationality restrictions, and applicants could begin receiving cards “within two weeks.” It also offers “green card privileges, plus,” although the exact nature of these added perks remains undefined.
Unlike the existing EB-5 visa—which requires investment in job-creating ventures and has been plagued by fraud concerns—the Trump Card replaces that process with a simple $5 million payment. There’s no requirement to fund specific projects or prove economic benefit beyond the applicant’s wealth.
Watch Trump unveil the Trump Card visa aboard Air Force One.
Revenue goals and fast rollout
Trump pitched the plan as an economic boon, suggesting it could generate as much as $5 trillion if a million cards are sold. “These people will have to pay tax in our country,” he said, touting the program as a tool for job creation and debt reduction. “I’m the first buyer,” he joked, adding, “Pretty exciting, huh?”
The rollout is expected to proceed without congressional approval, with Trump asserting it can be legally structured as an executive immigration initiative.
International comparisons and criticism
Though the concept of a “golden visa” is not new—similar programs exist in over 100 countries, including Portugal, Greece, and the UK—the $5 million price tag would make the
Trump Card one of the most expensive in the world.
Critics are questioning whether this approach commodifies American residency and undermines the fairness of the immigration system. Social media backlash intensified after Trump declined to rule out Russian oligarchs or other controversial figures as eligible participants, sparking concerns about national security and vetting transparency.
What’s next?
The Trump Card proposal has not yet been implemented, and many questions remain about oversight, eligibility criteria, and potential legal challenges. But Trump’s push to monetize immigration is already reshaping the debate—and drawing global attention to America’s evolving relationship with wealth, borders, and status.
Whether the Trump Card becomes a flagship program or a political flashpoint will depend on how it navigates both the marketplace and public opinion in the weeks ahead.
