Gold Card Visa Application Process Step by Step

Introduction The Trump Gold Card program, established by Executive Order 14351 (signed September 19, 2025) and launched December 10, 2025 through trumpcard.gov, is a new pathway to U.S. permanent residency for high net worth individuals willing to make a $1,000,000 nonrefundable "gift" to the U.S. Treasury. Since its launch, the program has received over 10,000 pre-registrations and has attracted interest from investors, attorneys, and immigration professionals worldwide. This guide walks through the Gold Card application process as it is currently understood, based on publicly available program information. Because the Gold Card is a new program still in its implementation phase, and because legal challenges and constitutional questions surround the program's authority, certain details remain subject to change. Where information is confirmed, this is noted. Where it is estimated or speculative, that is also clearly indicated. For a broader assessment of whether the Gold Card is good value, see our...#