Nationality & Investment Law
Acquiring Jordanian Nationality by Investment: Main Criteria and Procedures
A concise overview of the amended framework for granting Jordanian nationality to investors, identifying specified investment routes, monetary thresholds and temporal and procedural conditions. The summary covers the eligible cases, required documentation, effects of residence and temporary passports, and procedural limits such as the annual cap on applications.
Updated: 2 August 2025
Prepared and reviewed by: Ashraf Al-Khawaja
Scope of Rules and General Safeguards
The amendments make clear that nationality grants to encourage investment are subject to defined criteria, not applied retroactively and limited to 500 investors per year. Security vetting and financial-capacity verification are required before processing applications, and nationality or residency can be revoked if conditions are breached. The rules also bar acquisition based on shares previously used by another investor to obtain nationality.
Investment Routes Eligible for Nationality
The amendments set out principal routes, notably: a $1 million interest-free deposit at the Central Bank for three years plus $1 million in treasury bonds for six years; purchase of company shares worth at least $1.5 million with a three‑year restriction on disposal; and establishing projects with minimum paid capital that create jobs (capital thresholds and job quotas differ between the capital governorate and other governorates). Each route carries temporal requirements for investment permanence and employment obligations verified through social security records before nationality is granted.
Documentation, Practical Steps and Submission Channels
Procedures require case-specific documentation such as proof of financial solvency, passport copies, commercial registers and audited financial statements, bank deposit receipts or capital increase evidence when acquiring shares. The Investment Commission permits electronic submission through the government services portal, with committee review and status notifications via email and SMS. Applicants should prepare financial and security verification materials in advance because checks are performed prior to proceeding.
Temporary Residency, Passport, Family Effects and Procedural Consequences
An investor may receive a three‑year temporary Jordanian passport when project establishment and employment conditions are met, treated like a citizen except for political rights. Nationality may be granted to the investor's spouse, unmarried daughters, dependent minor children and dependent parents under stated conditions; for investments exceeding specified higher thresholds, eligibility extends to certain adult sons (under 30) and their families. The rules require retention periods for assets and provide for revocation of nationality or cancellation of residency if conditions are violated.
Legal notice
Notice: This content is general educational material based on the cited published source; it does not constitute legal advice. Verify the official texts, amendments and deadlines with competent authorities and consult a licensed Jordanian lawyer before taking any action.
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