“Trump Card” Draws 70,000 Sign-Ups Despite Lack of Official Visa Program
Despite not being officially available, nearly 70,000 people have already signed up for the highly publicized “Trump Card” — a proposed U.S. residency program that offers permanent legal residency in exchange for a $5 million investment.
Backed by former President Donald Trump and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the Trump Card is still under development. Yet, interest has skyrocketed since the launch of its online waitlist, where individuals and businesses can submit their names, emails, and visa categories. Group applications are also allowed.
The card is being pitched as a prestigious, gold-plated alternative to the Green Card, offering legal residency (not citizenship, at least for now), and is said to feature Trump’s face, signature, the American flag, and the Statue of Liberty.
The program was reportedly proposed by billionaire donor John Paulson, aiming to attract wealthy investors and raise funds to help reduce the U.S.’s $36 trillion national debt. Lutnick projects that if 200,000 cards are issued, the initiative could generate $1 trillion in revenue.
However, many details remain undecided — including tax policies, applicant vetting procedures, and country restrictions. Still, the overwhelming response highlights strong global demand, even without a clear path to citizenship.
On Truth Social, Trump praised the turnout:
“Thousands have been calling and asking how they can sign up to ride a beautiful road in gaining access to the Greatest Country and Market anywhere in the World.”
While the Trump Card does not yet provide a direct path to citizenship, Trump has hinted it may lead there in the future. Until then, it remains a symbol of aspiration, wealth, and controversy — long before its official launch.
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