Jordan’s citizenship by investment programme has entered a new phase following the Cabinet’s landmark decision of 2 July 2025, which formalised distinct investment routes, minimum thresholds set in Jordanian dinars, and structured compliance pathways for foreign nationals seeking Jordanian nationality. This guide is published by Global Law Experts for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and immigration counsel who need an authoritative, legally grounded overview of eligibility criteria, exact investment options, step-by-step timelines, due-diligence expectations, and family-inclusion rules. Whether you are evaluating Jordan as a second citizenship jurisdiction, planning a regional headquarters, or seeking a secure base in the Middle East for your family, this resource consolidates the official framework and practical legal considerations in one place.
Global Law Experts is an international law network with vetted local counsel partnerships in Amman, offering multilingual (English and Arabic) client support, transaction structuring, and compliance guidance throughout the application lifecycle.
Jordan occupies a unique geopolitical position at the crossroads of the Levant, Gulf, and North Africa. The Hashemite Kingdom has pursued an ambitious Economic Modernisation Vision (EMV), with its Executive Program 2026–2029 targeting significant foreign direct investment inflows, regulatory simplification, and sector-diversification initiatives. The Invest Jordan platform serves as the government’s single window for investor onboarding, e-services, and compliance monitoring signalling institutional commitment to transparent, rules-based engagement with foreign capital.
A Jordanian passport provides moderate but meaningful travel access, with particular strength in regional business mobility across the Middle East and North Africa. For investors whose primary objective is a commercial base in the Levant or Gulf, Jordan offers stable diplomatic relations, a well-regulated banking sector, and free-trade agreements with the European Union, the United States (Qualifying Industrial Zones), and numerous Arab states. Industry observers note that Jordan’s citizenship programme is best suited to investors prioritising business presence and regional access rather than visa-dominant global travel.
Key programme features include multiple investment routes (share purchases, new projects, existing-project capital, and property-based residency), a temporary-passport-then-citizenship pathway for qualifying routes, and enhanced family inclusion for larger investments. The framework is underpinned by technical-committee oversight, Social Security Corporation (SSC) job-creation verification, and audited-accounts requirements making professional legal structuring essential.
On 2 July 2025, Jordan’s Cabinet approved a comprehensive new framework for granting citizenship through investment. The decision formalised specific investment thresholds denominated in Jordanian dinars across multiple routes including share purchases through licensed brokers, new productive-project capitalisation (with differentiated thresholds for Amman and other governorates), investment in existing projects with verified fixed-asset minimums, and residency through property purchase from licensed developers. The decision also introduced explicit job-creation requirements (verified through the SSC), lock-up and reinvestment obligations for share-based routes, and structured family-inclusion rules. This represented a significant move from discretionary case-by-case approvals to a codified, transparent system.
Following the Cabinet decision, 2026 has seen implementation guidance issued by the Ministry of Investment and Invest Jordan, including updated e-service portals for application submission, technical-committee formation for route-specific compliance review, and monitoring protocols for post-investment verification. The Petra News Agency has reported on subsequent investment-environment regulation updates designed to ease business operations and align the CBI framework with broader investor-facilitation reforms. The UNCTAD Investment Policy Monitor has also noted Jordan’s adoption of the framework as a notable policy development in the region.
Foreign nationals of legal age who can demonstrate a clean criminal record, legitimate source of funds, and the capacity to meet the financial thresholds of a qualifying investment route are eligible to apply. Applicants must not be subject to international sanctions, terrorism-financing designations, or certain nationality-based exclusions as determined by Jordan’s security apparatus and technical committees. All applicants undergo enhanced background checks, including PEP (politically exposed person) and AML (anti-money-laundering) screening.
The 2025 Cabinet decision provides for inclusion of the applicant’s spouse, unmarried or widowed daughters in the applicant’s care, sons under a specified age, and dependent parents. Enhanced family-inclusion provisions may apply for larger investments (e.g., higher share-purchase or project-capital commitments). Each included family member is subject to individual background verification. Applicants should confirm the precise family-inclusion criteria with Invest Jordan or qualified legal counsel, as implementation notes continue to refine eligibility boundaries.
Certain sectors such as medical warehousing, large-scale infrastructure, and strategic industrial projects carry higher investment thresholds and may involve additional regulatory approvals beyond the standard CBI framework. These high-threshold routes are designed to attract transformational capital and may offer expedited or enhanced consideration for citizenship. Invest Jordan’s official guidance lists the qualifying sectors and corresponding requirements.
The following table summarises the official investment routes for citizenship by investment in Jordan, based on the Cabinet decision and Invest Jordan’s published guidance. USD conversions are approximate and provided for convenience; official thresholds are set in JOD.
| Route | Official Threshold (JOD) | Approx. USD Conversion* | Key Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| New share purchases (through licensed brokers) | JOD 1,000,000 | ≈ USD 1.4m | Shares must be new and unencumbered; lock-up and reinvestment rules apply. |
| New productive project (Amman) | JOD 700,000 | ≈ USD 1.0m | Create 20 Jordanian jobs; temporary passport then full citizenship after compliance. |
| New productive project (outside Amman) | JOD 500,000 | ≈ USD 700k | Create 10 Jordanian jobs; same temporary-passport pathway. |
| Existing-project investment (averaged fixed assets) | JOD 700,000 (Amman) / JOD 350,000 (outside Amman) | ≈ USD 1.0m / USD 500k | Audited accounts for 3 years; workforce compliance requirements. |
| Residency by property purchase | JOD 200,000 | ≈ USD 282k | Five-year renewable residency; property must be from licensed developer and retained. |
| Deposit / bonds (industry-reported options) | Market reporting cites USD 750k–1m / JOD-equivalents | Figures vary by report treat as indicative only | Historically included zero-interest Central Bank deposit or treasury bonds. Verify with Invest Jordan / technical committee. |
*USD amounts are approximate conversions as of mid-2026 and are provided for convenience only. Official thresholds are denominated in Jordanian dinars (JOD).
Investors may acquire newly issued shares in Jordanian-listed or private companies through licensed brokers. The minimum qualifying investment is JOD 1,000,000. Shares must be new (not secondary-market acquisitions), unencumbered, and retained for a prescribed lock-up period. Reinvestment obligations may apply if shares are divested before the monitoring period concludes. This route suits investors comfortable with equity exposure and Jordanian capital-markets regulation.
Investors who establish a new productive project in Amman must invest at least JOD 700,000 and create a minimum of 20 Jordanian jobs, verified through the SSC. For projects outside Amman, the threshold drops to JOD 500,000 with a minimum of 10 jobs. This route typically involves company incorporation, project registration, and ongoing monitoring by technical committees. Successful applicants receive a temporary passport, with full citizenship recommended after compliance is verified over a multi-year period.
Capital injection into existing Jordanian businesses qualifies if the company’s averaged fixed and tangible assets meet the threshold (JOD 700,000 in Amman; JOD 350,000 outside Amman) and the business can demonstrate audited accounts for at least three years. Workforce compliance including Jordanian employment ratios is verified before citizenship recommendations proceed.
Purchasing property valued at JOD 200,000 or more from a licensed developer grants a five-year renewable residency permit. This route does not provide immediate citizenship; it is a residency-to-citizenship pathway where naturalisation may follow after the residency period and subject to additional criteria. The property must be retained throughout the residency period.
Some industry reporting references a zero-interest bank deposit or treasury-bond option, commonly cited at USD 750,000 to USD 1,000,000. These figures appear in market coverage but should be treated as indicative. Applicants considering this route should verify the current availability, terms, and JOD-denominated thresholds directly with Invest Jordan or the relevant technical committee, as implementation details may differ from secondary reporting.
The total timeline varies significantly by route and individual circumstances. Share-purchase and new-project routes typically involve a three-year monitoring period before full citizenship is recommended, with the overall process (from pre-screen to naturalisation) potentially spanning 3.5 to 5 years including structuring, execution, and compliance phases. The property-based residency route involves a five-year renewable permit, with naturalisation subject to additional criteria after that period. Technical-committee processing times can introduce variability applicants should plan for potential clarification requests and compliance milestones that may extend individual stages.
Applicants should prepare the following documentation as a baseline:
All applicants undergo PEP and sanctions screening against global databases, including OFAC, EU sanctions lists, and Interpol notices. Litigation history, regulatory actions, and adverse-media exposure are reviewed. Red flags including complex multi-jurisdictional ownership structures, cash-intensive businesses, or associations with high-risk jurisdictions trigger enhanced scrutiny and may require additional documentation or mitigation measures.
For applicants with complex profiles, Global Law Experts’ approach includes pre-submission risk assessment, escrow structuring to ring-fence capital commitments pending approval, and staged disclosure strategies that address potential concerns proactively. Escrow release triggers are aligned with Ministry milestones, protecting both the applicant’s capital and the integrity of the compliance process.
Jordan’s tax regime distinguishes between resident and non-resident investors. Residents are subject to Jordanian income tax on Jordanian-source income, while non-residents are taxed only on Jordan-source earnings. Acquiring citizenship or residency may alter an investor’s tax-residency status and trigger reporting obligations in other jurisdictions. Given the high stakes, applicants should obtain bespoke tax structuring advice from Jordanian tax counsel before committing to an investment route. Industry observers expect that Jordan’s evolving tax and investment landscape particularly under the EMV will continue to present both planning opportunities and compliance obligations for cross-border investors.
Family inclusion under the Cabinet decision extends to spouses, unmarried or widowed daughters in the applicant’s care, sons under specified ages, and dependent parents. Larger investments may qualify for enhanced family-inclusion provisions. Each family member undergoes individual background checks. The practical effect is that whole-family planning is achievable, but each inclusion adds documentation and verification requirements to the overall timeline.
| Feature | Jordan (CBI) | Typical Alternative CBI Programme |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum investment | JOD thresholds varied by route (see table above) | Ranges widely donation models often lower; EU programmes often higher |
| Passport strength | Moderate regional access; strongest for business and regional presence | Varies; some offer broader global visa-free access |
| Time to citizenship | Variable: temporary passport then naturalisation often 3 years; property residency 5 years | Depends on programme some faster, some slower |
| Legal complexity | Higher: job-creation verification, audited accounts, SSC checks, technical committees | Varies; donation models often administratively simpler |
Jordan’s CBI framework is structurally more complex than many donation-based programmes. The requirements for job-creation verification, audited financial statements, SSC compliance, and multi-year monitoring demand a legal-first approach. Global Law Experts provides access to vetted local counsel in Amman, multilingual (English and Arabic) client teams, escrow and transaction structuring capabilities, and litigation and compliance support. The network’s cross-border immigration practice spans multiple jurisdictions, enabling comparative analysis and coordinated planning for investors considering Jordan alongside other second-citizenship options.
Case Study 1 Manufacturing Investor (Amman Project Route): A Middle Eastern HNWI sought Jordanian citizenship through the new productive-project route in Amman, investing JOD 700,000 in a manufacturing facility. Legal counsel structured the company incorporation, negotiated supplier agreements, and coordinated SSC registration for the required 20 Jordanian employees. Following application submission via Invest Jordan’s e-services, the technical committee conducted two rounds of clarification before approving the investment. The applicant received a temporary passport within the first year and is currently in the three-year monitoring period, with annual audited-accounts filings and SSC workforce verification on schedule.
Case Study 2 Family Office (Share-Purchase Route): A Gulf-based family office deployed JOD 1,000,000 into newly issued shares of a Jordanian-listed company through a licensed broker. The legal team conducted pre-acquisition due diligence on the issuer, structured the purchase to comply with lock-up and reinvestment obligations, and prepared the CBI application with full source-of-funds documentation. Ministry monitoring is ongoing, with compliance milestones tracked quarterly. The family office’s principal and eligible dependants are included in the application.
Jordan’s citizenship-by-investment framework is subject to regulatory change. The information in this guide reflects the position as of mid-2026 based on the 2 July 2025 Cabinet decision, Invest Jordan’s official guidance, and published government reporting. Thresholds, timelines, and eligibility criteria may be updated by the Jordanian government without prior notice. This page does not constitute legal advice; it is published as an informational resource by Global Law Experts. Prospective applicants should consult qualified Jordanian legal counsel for advice tailored to their circumstances and verify all requirements against current official sources, including the Invest Jordan portal and the Prime Ministry’s cabinet-decisions archive.
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