Jordan citizenship by investment
A passport for investing in Jordan's economy: a project with jobs, shares or a stake in an operating business. Most routes lead to citizenship through a 3-year temporary passport.
Jordan grants citizenship to investors who create jobs or buy shares in local companies. The most affordable route is a new project outside the capital from JOD 500,000, about $710,000, with 10 jobs: first a 3-year temporary passport, then citizenship.
Legal basis
The programme is run by the Ministry of Investment, and the government approves citizenship. Applicants pass background and source-of-funds checks. The former interest-free deposit and government bond options no longer appear in the current list.
Current options
| Route | Amount | Conditions | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| New project outside the capital | JOD 500,000, ~$710,000 | 10 new jobs for Jordanians | 3-year temporary passport, then citizenship |
| New project in the capital | JOD 700,000, ~$987,400 | 20 new jobs | 3-year temporary passport, then citizenship |
| Stake in an operating project | from JOD 1,000,000, ~$1,410,500 | JOD 500,000 of it in fixed assets, plus 20% new jobs, held 3 years | temporary passport, then citizenship |
| Newly issued listed shares | JOD 1,500,000, ~$2,115,700 | held 5 years, no more than 10% in one company | citizenship after purchase |
| Existing business outside the capital | asset share from JOD 350,000, ~$493,700 | 3 years of statements, 10+ employees | citizenship |
| Existing business in the capital | asset share from JOD 700,000 | 3 years of statements, 20+ employees | citizenship |
Dollar amounts at the dinar peg of JOD 0.709 per dollar, rounded up.
Jordan allows dual citizenship; no Arabic or exams are required.
Another Arab passport by investment is Egyptian citizenship: from $250,000, but it opens only 49 destinations visa-free.
We will calculate online the full cost for your family: the contribution, fees for each member and due diligence.
How the temporary passport works
On the new-project or stake routes the investor first receives a temporary Jordanian passport for 3 years. During that time the project must operate, jobs must be kept and the investment must stay in the company. After compliance is checked, citizenship is granted. If the project closes or staff are laid off, citizenship may be refused.
What it costs, item by item
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Investment on the chosen route | from JOD 500,000, ~$710,000 |
| Company registration and licences | ministry and municipal tariffs |
| Salaries and social contributions | 3 years for 10-20 people |
| Audit | yearly, by contract |
| Arabic translations and apostille | from $40 per document |
| Our support | fixed price after a free consultation |
Besides the investment itself, the payroll is the main cost: jobs must be kept for the whole term, and headcount is checked through social security data.
Compare with all programs: second passport cost in 2026
Documents and where to get them
- passports, birth and marriage certificates with apostille and Arabic translation;
- police clearances from countries of citizenship and residence;
- proof of source of funds: statements, asset sale contracts, tax returns;
- project business plan and company documents;
- for an existing business, 3 years of audited statements.
Why applications are refused
- source of funds not documented;
- the project did not create the promised jobs or dropped below 90% of them;
- shares sold before 5 years;
- a criminal record or negative findings in checks.
Residence through property
| Where | Minimum value | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Capital, from a developer | JOD 200,000, ~$282,100 | hold 5 years without sale or mortgage |
| Capital, resale | JOD 300,000, ~$423,200 | hold 5 years |
| Outside the capital | JOD 150,000, ~$211,600 | hold 5 years |
This is a renewable 5-year residence permit for the investor and family, not citizenship.
What the Jordanian passport gives
The passport is weak for travel: about 50 destinations visa-free or with visa on arrival, mostly in the Middle East, Asia and Africa. The programme suits those doing business in the region who value ties with Gulf states, not visa-free trips to Europe.
Comparison
| Programme | Minimum outlay | Time to passport |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | ~$710,000 in a project | 3 years via a temporary passport |
| Egypt | $250,000 | 6-12 months |
| Turkey | $400,000 in property | a few months |
| Dominica | $200,000 | 3-6 months |
If the goal is a travel passport, Turkey and the Caribbean are cheaper and faster. Jordan makes sense for a real business in the country.
Capital or regions
Outside the capital thresholds are almost half: JOD 500,000 and 10 jobs instead of 700,000 and 20. For an existing business, an asset share from JOD 350,000 and 10 employees versus 700,000 and 20 in the capital. Production and logistics projects often choose the regions, while service businesses stay in the capital near clients. Decide by business model, not threshold alone.
Family
A spouse, minor children and financially dependent parents receive citizenship with the investor at no extra investment. Marriage and birth certificates are needed, plus proof of dependency for parents. Documents are translated into Arabic and legalised.
What we do
We choose the route for your business, prepare the business plan and source-of-funds documents, register the company, and support hiring, reporting and the compliance check through to citizenship. We fix our fee in writing after a free consultation.
Benefits of a Jordan passport
A clear business route
A project with jobs gives a temporary passport straight away and citizenship after 3 years of operation.
Business opportunities
Access to markets in Asia, Europe and Africa, plus special partnerships with the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman.
Access to banks
It is easier for a Jordanian citizen to open a local bank account, and compliance checks at foreign banks are smoother thanks to Jordan's medium financial-risk profile.
Dual citizenship
Jordan officially allows dual citizenship - you don't need to renounce your first passport.
How to get Jordan citizenship: step by step
Document preparation and choosing an option
You gather your documents (passports, birth and marriage certificates, police clearance, proof of source of funds) and choose an investment option.
Application submission
The formal application is filed with the unit under the Ministry of Investment, together with forms, fee receipts and your documents. Biometrics may be required.
Screening and preliminary approval
Authorities conduct due diligence on your background, finances and source of funds. Once cleared, the Ministry issues preliminary approval.
Making the investment
You make the required investment under the chosen option and provide proof - bank confirmations, securities certificates or employment reports.
Temporary passport and citizenship
On the new-project route a 3-year temporary passport comes first, then citizenship after compliance is checked. On direct routes citizenship follows proof of the investment.
FAQ
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50+ visa-free countries with a Jordan passport
Visa-free or visa on arrival
Services
Murblz services in Jordan
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