The Republican, who beat Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in the election earlier this month, is due to take office on 20 January.
Earlier this year, MPs debated the idea of banning Mr Trump from the UK.
But the government has stressed the importance of maintaining the "special relationship" between the countries.
Prime Minister Theresa May's official spokeswoman said: "An invitation for a state visit is one of the things that is under consideration following the election of a new US president. One of the issues under consideration is the 2017 state visits."
State visits are formal trips to the UK by foreign heads of state from overseas. There are usually two a year and invitations are sent on the advice of the Foreign Office.
The Queen acts as host, with the visitor usually staying either at Buckingham Palace or Windsor Castle.
Visits normally begin with a ceremonial welcome attended by The Queen and other senior members of the Royal Family, while a State Banquet is held in his or her honour.
Mr Trump's predecessor, Barack Obama, made a state visit to the UK in April. He was accorded the same honour in 2011.
BBC
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