The Jordan Citizenship by Investment Program

Located in the Northern Arabian Peninsula, Jordan is almost completely landlocked, and prospective investors are in a key position to benefit from the kingdom’s close proximity to Saudi Arabia in the south and Israel to the west — allowing for an expanded business and investment landscape.

For those who desire to become citizens in this diverse and peaceful Arab country, the Jordan Citizenship by Investment Program is the most efficient way to acquire such status. The Jordanian government welcomes wealthy foreign individuals who wish to make a significant, qualified investment into the country that would boost the economy through foreign direct investment. Under this program, individuals and their immediate family members can become citizens of Jordan within 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

Procedures for the Jordan Citizenship by Investment Program

Applications for Jordanian citizenship must include completed application forms and should be accompanied by the appropriate fees and supporting documents. The eligibility criteria are applied to a maximum of 500 cases annually, following security clearance and confirmation of the applicant's financial adequacy. The requirements are reviewed and evaluated every six months and are not applied retroactively.

After initial due diligence checks have been conducted, the applicant may choose their preferred investment route: A bank deposit and treasury bonds, company shares and/or units, or an enterprise that leads to employment creation.

Once the application for Jordanian citizenship has been submitted to the relevant government committee and further due diligence checks have been successfully completed, the application may be approved if eligibility is proven. Following the applicant’s fulfilment of the chosen investment, they (and their included family members) receive a Jordanian passport.

Citizenship applies to the main investor, spouse, children (unmarried, widowed, or divorced daughters and sons under 18), and dependent parents.