Applicants may qualify for citizenship by purchasing company shares, expanding existing projects, holding a compliant existing investment, investing in strategic sectors like pharmaceuticals or logistics, or employing a significant number of Jordanians through large-scale operations.
Jordan Citizenship by Investment
Jordan’s citizenship by investment program provides investors with a pathway to citizenship in this peaceful and diverse Arab country, offering a strategic, business-friendly location for a minimum investment of JOD 350,000.
Citizenship By Investment Overview
The Jordan Citizenship by Investment Program enables foreign nationals to obtain citizenship by making a qualifying investment. As a stable and peaceful country in a turbulent region, Jordanian citizenship is particularly attractive to applicants from neighboring countries seeking security and political stability.
Investment
Minimum investment of JOD 350,000
Key Benefit
Freedom of travel to Jordan, Hong Kong, and Türkiye, among others
The Jordan Citizenship by Investment Program
Situated in the Northern Arabian Peninsula, Jordan is largely landlocked but strategically positioned near Saudi Arabia to the south and Israel to the west, offering investors a prime location to access an expanded business and investment landscape across the region.
For investors seeking citizenship in this stable and diverse Arab nation, the Jordan Citizenship by Investment Program offers the fastest and most efficient route. The Jordanian government encourages high-net-worth individuals to make substantial, qualifying investments that stimulate economic growth through foreign direct investment. Through this program, applicants and their immediate family members can obtain Jordanian citizenship within approximately three months.
Benefits of the Jordan Citizenship by Investment Program
- Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 50 destinations
- Extended family inclusion covers spouse, parents, and children, with added eligibility for older sons and their spouses for larger investments
- Citizenship of a calm and stable country in the Middle East
- Citizenship of a country that plays an active role in the UN and is a member of the World Trade Organization
Requirements of Jordanian Citizenship by Investment
Applicants can choose from one of the following investment options:
1. Purchase of company shares
- Requires a minimum investment of JOD 1 million via licensed brokers in shares that are not mortgaged, loaned, or borrowed, with no more than 20% in any single company
- Shares must be acquired within four months of approval and held, along with any profits, for at least three years
2. Expansion via share purchase in existing projects
- Requires a minimum investment of JOD 1 million, including JOD 500,000 in tangible, non-current assets and the creation of 20 Jordanian jobs
- Shares must be held for three years before citizenship
3. Existing investments
- In Amman: The investment must average JOD 700,000 in assets, include 20 Jordanian employees, and demonstrate 90% monthly compliance over a period of three years
- Outside Amman: The investment must average JOD 350,000 in assets, include 10 Jordanian employees, and demonstrate 90% monthly compliance over a period of three years
4. Strategic sectors
- Eligible industries include pharmaceuticals, medical supply warehousing, food logistics, and large storage
- Requires a minimum capital investment of JOD 3 million and the sustained employment of at least 20 pharmacists in Amman, or 10 pharmacists outside Amman, over a period of three years
5. Large-scale employers
- Must employ and register at least 150 Jordanians in Amman, or 100 Jordanians outside Amman, with the Social Security Corporation (SSC) for a minimum of one year, and maintain this workforce for two additional years following the grant of citizenship
6. Transfer to first-degree family members
- Citizenship may be extended to a partner or family member if shares are held for three years; otherwise, a temporary passport may be issued until the requirement is met
In addition to standard documentary requirements (such as passports, birth, and marriage certificates), a completely clean personal record (certificate of no criminal record), a comprehensive CV, and business background information, as well as impeccable references must be provided by all applicants.
Procedures for the Jordan Citizenship by Investment Program
Applications for Jordanian citizenship require completed forms along with the necessary fees and supporting documentation. The program accepts a maximum of 500 applications per year, subject to security clearance and verification of the applicant’s financial capacity. Eligibility criteria are reviewed every six months and are not applied retroactively.
Following initial due diligence checks, applicants can select their preferred investment option under the Jordan Citizenship by Investment Program, including a bank deposit or treasury bonds, investment in company shares or units, or establishing an enterprise that generates employment opportunities.
Once the Jordanian citizenship application is submitted to the relevant government committee and additional due diligence is successfully completed, the application may be approved upon verification of eligibility. After fulfilling the selected investment requirement, the applicant and their included family members are granted Jordanian passports.
Under the Jordan Citizenship by Investment Program, citizenship extends to the main applicant, their spouse, children (including unmarried, widowed, or divorced children under 18), and dependent parents.
Jordan Citizenship by Investment Program Frequently Asked Questions
The Jordan Citizenship by Investment Program grants citizenship to individuals and their families through significant economic contributions.
Benefits include the right to live, work, and study in Jordan, visa-free travel to certain countries, and access to a country with rich cultural heritage.
The minimum investment starts at JOD 350,000.
Processing times for citizenship by investment applications may vary. Please contact us to find out more.
Yes, the main applicant can include their spouse, parents, and children, with added eligibility for older sons and their spouses for larger investments.
There are no specific residence requirements, but applicants must maintain their investment for a certain period.
Required documents include a valid passport, proof of investment, health insurance, a clean criminal record, and other supporting documents.
Applicants must choose a qualifying investment, submit the application with the necessary documents, and undergo a due diligence process.