Citizenship & Investment
Citizenship by Investment in Jordan
A concise outline of the rules for granting Jordanian nationality to investors under recent amendments, highlighting the main investment routes, financial thresholds and procedural requirements. The summary indicates residency rights, family inclusion rules and practical and administrative limitations.
Updated: 9 April 2024
Prepared and reviewed by: Ashraf Al-Khawaja
Legal Framework and Scope
Nationality is granted under national legislation and implementing rules aimed at encouraging investment. The source cites 2023 amendments that expanded eligible investment routes and conditions, with specialist committees assessing financial and security suitability. These rules are applied under specified administrative procedures, limited to 500 investors per year, and are not retroactive.
Investment Routes and Core Financial Thresholds
The article lists five principal routes: (1) an interest-free deposit of USD 1,000,000 at the Central Bank for 3 years plus purchase of USD 1,000,000 in bond funds for 6 years; (2) purchase of shares/equity in Jordanian companies totalling at least USD 1.5 million, held for 3 years with an attachment mark; (3) establishing projects with paid-up capital of at least USD 1,000,000 in the capital governorate creating 20 jobs, or USD 750,000 creating 10 jobs, leading to a temporary passport then citizenship after compliance; (4–5) conditions for existing investments inside or outside the capital based on average asset share and required job creation. The deposit route requires at least one month’s physical presence before final recommendation.
Procedures, Required Documents and Electronic Application
The procedure requires documentary evidence: bank solvency letters, copies of passports, commercial registers and audited balance sheets, bank deposit receipts, social security records to confirm employment, and dependency documents for family members. Applications are submitted to the Ministry of Investment or electronically through its portal, with an online form and attachments; applicants receive status updates by email and SMS, and originals are presented to the competent commission for verification.
Residency, Family Inclusion and Practical Limits
The rules provide residency or a temporary passport leading to nationality for the investor and extend eligibility to spouse, unmarried daughters, widows/divorcees living under the investor’s care, minor sons and dependent parents under specified conditions. Investments exceeding USD 3 million allow inclusion of the investor’s sons up to age 30 with their spouses and children. A five‑year residency is available for property purchases of at least JOD 200,000 provided no disposal or mortgage for five years. Practical constraints include age limits, holding periods, attachment marks on shares, and the annual cap on applicants.
Practical Risks and Legal Consequences of Non‑Compliance
Violation of requirements or prohibited dispositions may lead to denaturalization and cancellation of residency as applicable; the rules are also subject to six‑monthly review. The State retains discretion to accept or reject applications even where formal criteria appear met. Practically, applicants should examine the statutory texts and implementing regulations because enforcement depends on ministerial decisions and technical/security committee reports, so a detailed legal review is necessary before pursuing investment for nationality purposes.
Legal notice
Note: This is general educational information based on the original source linked on the summary page. It does not constitute legal advice. Verify the official texts, amendments and effective dates, and consult a licensed Jordanian lawyer before making any investment decisions or submitting a citizenship application.
Sources and references
Verify the official text and latest amendments before relying on this material professionally.