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APPLICATION ANSWERS · GOLD CARD FIELD GUIDE

Does the individual headline figure already cover the whole family?

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THE DIRECT ANSWER

No. The official FAQ states an additional processing fee and gift for each included spouse or eligible unmarried child under 21, and each family member's own eligibility and timing also require individual review.

Build the household total person by person

List every person who would actually be included and confirm the applicable fee and gift for each. As checked on September 7, 2026, the stated additional amount per included family member is a US$15,000 processing fee and a US$1,000,000 gift, and payment does not by itself guarantee that every included person is approved on the same schedule. Organize the correct pathway and underlying records, then recheck official terms immediately before any payment.

Verify civil records and current family terms before the initial application is submitted. For family matters, enter each proposed person separately and confirm age, relationship, fee, payment, and eligibility. The household must decide whether it is pursuing residence for all members or only those who can be included under the then-current official terms.

Hypothetical example: A widowed aircraft mechanic wants to include an adult daughter; the household must confirm whether she is eligible rather than pricing her in automatically.