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U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the launch of a new website, TrumpCard.gov, for what he describes as a $5 million residency visa program aimed at wealthy foreign investors seeking entry into the United States.
The visa, dubbed the “Trump Card,” is expected to serve as a premium alternative to the traditional U.S. green card, offering a potential pathway to citizenship in what Trump calls “the Greatest Country and Market anywhere in the World.”
In a social media post on Wednesday, Trump said, “Thousands have been calling and asking how they can sign up to ride a beautiful road in gaining access” to the U.S.
He added that the initiative will attract job creators and contribute to reducing the national deficit.
The visa is not yet available, but the newly launched TrumpCard.gov allows interested individuals to join a waiting list by submitting their name, email address, and preferred visa type. The homepage features a banner declaring, “The Trump Card is Coming.”
Trump first revealed the concept in April aboard Air Force One, unveiling a golden prototype card bearing his face. He had at the time promised the initiative would be rolled out “in less than two weeks.”
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While full details of the visa remain unclear, Trump has repeatedly framed it as a vehicle to attract high-net-worth individuals capable of making significant investments into the U.S. economy. He has also claimed that selling “maybe a million” of the permits could significantly impact national revenue.
The announcement comes amid heightened immigration enforcement actions across the country, including a surge in deportation raids that have drawn widespread protests and civil liberties concerns. Trump’s immigration policies, both past and proposed, continue to face mounting legal challenges and criticism from human rights organizations.
Despite this, Trump has positioned the Trump Card as a flagship immigration reform measure should he return to office, emphasizing economic benefit and selective entry over broader immigration access.
Critics argue that the proposed visa risks deepening socio-economic inequalities by prioritizing wealth over humanitarian or family-based pathways, while supporters frame it as a pragmatic move to attract global investment.
The Trump Card has yet to receive formal legislative backing or Department of Homeland Security authorization. However, its rollout signals Trump’s continued focus on bold, high-profile immigration initiatives as part of his broader political strategy heading into the next election cycle.