Trump Gold Card (Form I-140G)

Changes or availability under review — Opened Dec 2025 by EO 14351; only 1 approval reported by Apr 2026; APA lawsuits (AAUP v. DHS, DDF v. DHS) pending in D.D.C.

Trump Gold Card (Form I-140G) is a residence route in United States (Investeerders- / golden visa). US$1m unrestricted gift per person (US$2m if corporate-sponsored) + US$15k non-refundable fee per person; spouse and each child need their own US$1m + US$15k (family of 3 ≈ US$3.05m). Leads to EB-1/EB-2 green card. US$5m 'Platinum Card' not launched.

Planning reference · Data snapshot 2026-10

Figures and requirements are indicative database snapshots, not newly verified eligibility decisions or personalised tax calculations. A residence permit does not automatically determine tax residence. Confirm conditions, deadlines and amounts in their original currency with the relevant authorities.

Tax residence in United States

Green card (e.g. EB-5): resident from first day present as LPR; else substantial presence (183 weighted days, ≥31 this yr)

Worldwide tax + estate tax; dual-status arrival year; pre-immigration planning crucial

Residence certificate: IRS Form 6166

Your previous country applies its own residence tests separately. If both countries treat you as resident, the applicable tax treaty may resolve treaty residence.

Relocation planning guides

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Residence by investment: compare routes and obligations →

Requirements at a glance

The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 800'000. Permanent residence: after direct years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.

How holders are taxed

Green-card holders taxed on worldwide income; key deterrent for wealthy applicants.

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.

Categorie	Investeerders- / golden visa
Investering	CHF 800'000
Leges (gezin)	CHF 1'636'000
Inkomen / jr	—
Vermogen	—
Min. verblijf	—
PV	direct
Staatsburgerschap	5
Werk	yes
Komt in aanmerking	all (subject to vetting)
Belasting	Green-card holders taxed on worldwide income; key deterrent for wealthy applicants.
Stand	2026-10

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