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Trump launches $1m 'gold card' immigration visas

created: Dec. 11, 2025, 1:10 a.m. | updated: Dec. 11, 2025, 10:42 p.m.

Trump launches $1m 'gold card' immigration visas21 hours ago Share Save Osmond Chia Business reporter Share Save@realDonaldTrump/Truth SocialPresident Donald Trump has launched a scheme offering fast-tracked US visas to wealthy foreigners who can pay at least $1m (£750,000). The card will give buyers a "direct path to Citizenship for all qualified and vetted people. The Trump Gold Card, which was first announced earlier this year, is a US visa awarded to those who can demonstrate they will provide a "substantial benefit" to the country, according to the scheme's official website. It comes as Washington intensifies its immigration crackdown, including raising work visa fees and deporting undocumented migrants. The Gold Card scheme promises US residency in "record time" and will require a $1m fee which is "evidence that the individual will substantially benefit the United States", the programme's website said.

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