The New “Gold Card Visa”: Quick Facts
- Melina Nath
- 12 minutes ago
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On December 10, 2025, the Trump Administration announced a new type of visa: the “Trump Gold Card.” Below, we break down what this means:
What is the Gold Card visa?
The Gold Card visa equates to the status of visas for individuals with “exceptional ability”: the EB-1 or EB-2 visas. The website states that Gold Card applications will be processed “in record time.”
What is the price of a Gold Card visa?
For individuals, the website indicates “a contribution of $1 million” once the application process concludes. This excludes a $15,000 processing fee, attributed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). However, this fee is subject to increase “depending on the applicant.”
How does this differ from the Trump Platinum Card?
As of December 12, the Trump Platinum Card is not currently available; however, a waitlist is open. Though the processing fee remains the same, the expected “contribution” is $5 million. With the Platinum Card, individuals will not pay U.S. taxes on non-U.S. income.
Is there a process for businesses to apply?
There is a process for business owners to apply for the Trump Corporate Gold Card. Once again, the DHS fee terms remain constant, and they will be subject to a background check. Once one acquires the Corporate Gold Card, they can transfer it to another individual within the company with a 5 percent transfer fee. This fee includes the cost of a background check. All Corporate Gold Cards will have a 1 percent maintenance fee applied annually.
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