Citizenship by Investment
Jordanian Citizenship by Investment: Legal Overview of Pathways and Requirements
A concise overview of the main pathways to obtain Jordanian citizenship or a five‑year residency through investment, outlining the financial, employment and procedural requirements current to 2025. The summary explains eligible sectors and practical implications of options such as Central Bank deposits, treasury bonds, share purchases, and new or existing projects.
Updated: 4 July 2025
Prepared and reviewed by: Ashraf Al-Khawaja
Primary Investment Pathways, Amounts and Lock‑in Periods
The program provides multiple routes to citizenship or residency tied to specified investments. Key options include: a deposit equivalent to USD 1,000,000 with the Ministry of Investment at the Central Bank for three years (non‑interest bearing), or investment of the same amount in treasury bonds for six years with Central Bank‑determined interest; purchase of shares in active productive companies for at least USD 1,500,000 with a minimum three‑year encumbrance; and establishing a new project with capital and job creation thresholds (e.g. USD 1,000,000 and 20 Jordanian jobs in Amman, or lower thresholds outside Amman). Existing investment routes require asset and employment averages over three years. These pathways generally impose lock‑in periods on the invested assets and reflect the regulatory framework updated through 2025.
Eligible Sectors and Practical Economic Effects
Regulations list eligible economic sectors such as industry, agriculture, tourism, ICT, education, health and media, with later additions for commercial activities like medical warehouses, logistics and agencies. Practically, investors may benefit from a favorable tax environment and the ability to transfer funds from personal or corporate accounts (subject to a board resolution stating the source). Certain Central Bank deposit instruments are described as carrying state guarantees under the relevant decisions. These features can support commercial expansion and access to regional markets, but the precise economic outcome depends on implementation rules and the viability of the particular investment.
Core Conditions, Security Clearances and Procedural Limits
All routes require general prerequisites before final approval, including mandatory security clearance, good conduct, evidence of lawful income sources, and a medical certificate clearing infectious diseases. Citizenship may be denied or revoked and residency cancelled if conditions are breached. Procedural limits include restrictions on disposing of shares used to obtain citizenship (for example, investors cannot acquire stakes that were previously used by another investor to secure citizenship). Applicants must satisfy documentation, financial reviews and employment verification to demonstrate compliance with job creation requirements.
Real‑Estate Five‑Year Residency, Family Inclusion and Practical Boundaries
Five‑year residency is available upon purchase of real estate with a value of at least JOD 200,000 (as estimated by the Lands and Survey Department), subject to retaining the property for five years without disposal or mortgage and holding an independent residential title. Ownership by first‑ or second‑degree relatives is not permitted for this route. The purchase must be subsequent to the Cabinet decision and the residency application filed within a specified short period after acquisition. Family inclusion permits the investor to apply for spouse, unmarried daughters, widowed or divorced daughters under care, minor sons under 18, and dependent parents; investments above USD 3 million may extend eligibility to male children up to age 30, their spouses and children, subject to the stated conditions.
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Disclaimer: This summary is for general educational purposes and is based on the original source linked on the article page; it does not substitute the operative legal texts or advice from a licensed lawyer. You should verify current laws, ministerial and Cabinet decisions, and implementation timelines with the competent authorities or consult a qualified attorney before making any legal or investment decisions.
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