Gold Card (US$1m gift)
changing — Created by Sept 2025 executive order; litigation & implementation details evolving
Gold Card (US$1m gift) is a residence route in US Virgin Islands (Investitori / golden visa). US$1,000,000 unrestricted gift to US Commerce Dept (US$2m if corporate-sponsored) + US$15,000 processing fee per person; DHS vetting; leads to EB-1/EB-2 green card. Legal challenges — low confidence. Spouse and each child need their own US$1m gift + US$15k fee.
Residence by investment: compare routes and obligations →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 800'000. You must spend about 183 days a year in the country to keep it. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after subito years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Bona fide residents file with USVI BIR under mirror US code (worldwide income, up to 37%); US citizens/GC holders taxed worldwide
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categoria | Investitori / golden visa |
|---|---|
| Investimento | CHF 800'000 |
| Tasse (famiglia) | CHF 1'636'000 |
| Reddito / anno | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Soggiorno min. | 183 |
| Residenza perm. | subito |
| Cittadinanza | 5 |
| Lavoro | yes |
| Ammessi | all |
| Imposte | Bona fide residents file with USVI BIR under mirror US code (worldwide income, up to 37%); US citizens/GC holders taxed worldwide |
| Stato al | 2026-10 |
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