Jordanian Citizenship by Investment
Jordan's citizenship by investment program was formalized under amendments to the Citizenship Law and allows investment via a fixed bank deposit (JOD 1,000,000, approximately $1.4M, or a non-interest route at approximately $750,000 equivalent), real estate purchase, or business investment. Notably, Jordan does not generally permit dual citizenship — applicants are typically required to renounce their original nationality, which significantly limits the program's appeal. Processing is handled through the Ministry of Interior. The Jordanian passport provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 57 visa-free destinations, concentrated in the Arab world and parts of Asia.
Program Details
- Individual Cost
- $750,000
- Family of 4 Cost
- $750,000
- Processing Time
- 9 months
- Residency Required
- No residency requirement; temporary residency may be obtained during processing
- Due Diligence
- Enhanced
- Visa-Free Destinations
- 57
- Dual Citizenship
- Not accepted
- Renunciation Required
- Yes
Cost Breakdown
| Item | Amount (USD) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed deposit in a Jordanian bank (non-interest-bearing, minimum 3 years) | $750,000 | Most accessible route; family included at no extra threshold |
| Alternative: real estate purchase | $1,000,000 | Minimum JOD 750,000 in approved zones |
| Alternative: investment in Jordanian company | $1,000,000 | |
| Administrative fees and legal costs (estimate) | $15,000 |
Nationality Restrictions
This program does not accept applications from nationals of: Israeli nationals ineligible; Palestinian nationals face complex eligibility rules; certain nationalities restricted
Investment Routes
| Route | Amount (USD) | Lock-up (years) | Exit-Value Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Bonds | $1,000,000 | 6 | Deposit of JOD 750,000 (approximately USD 1,000,000 at 2024 JOD/USD rate of ~1.41) in a Jordanian bank for a minimum of 6 years. Principal returned after 6 years; no interest earned during the hold period. Alternatively: JOD 500,000 in zero-coupon treasury bills plus JOD 1,000,000 in a Jordanian company or project. Jordan dinar is pegged to the USD (1 JOD ≈ USD 1.41) so currency risk on this route is minimal. Source: moi.gov.jo |
| Business / Enterprise | $1,500,000 | 3 | Investment of JOD 1,000,000 (approximately USD 1,410,000) in a Jordanian company, project, or approved economic sector. Must create a minimum number of full-time Jordanian employees (typically 10 jobs). Jordan Investment Commission (JIC) pre-approval required. Business viability and ongoing compliance scrutinised during the citizenship process. |
Realistic Total Timeline
6–18 months
End-to-end from application submission to passport issuance, based on recent reported timelines. Times assume a complete file; source- of-funds gaps or refusals can extend significantly.
Due Diligence
- Provider
- Jordanian Ministry of Interior + General Intelligence Directorate (GID) security vetting
- Depth Level
- extensive
Common Disqualifiers
- ⚠Nationals of Israel (diplomatic recognition issues)
- ⚠Criminal record under Jordanian or international law
- ⚠Known or suspected ties to entities hostile to Jordanian national security
- ⚠Inability to satisfy GID security clearance
- ⚠Insufficient financial documentation or suspicious source of funds
- ⚠Applicants from jurisdictions with complex regional political sensitivities
Approved Agents
Direct applications are permitted; licensed agents are not required.
Official approved-agents directory →Family Inclusion
- Siblings
- Not included
- Parents Min Age
- —
- Max Child Age
- 18
- Grandparents
- Not included
Spouse and minor children under 18 may be included on the application. Jordan's CBI program has limited extended-family provisions. Adult children and parents must apply separately. Jordan's overall immigration framework is shaped by regional geopolitical sensitivities; extended family applications may face additional scrutiny.
Travel Benefits
- Visa-Free Destinations
- 55
- Schengen
- —
- UK
- —
- US E-2 Treaty
- —
- Canada eTA
- —
Post-Citizenship Tax Implications
Jordan has a residence-based income tax system. Jordanian citizens residing outside Jordan are not subject to Jordanian income tax on foreign-source income. Personal income tax in Jordan is progressive, up to 20% for individuals. The Jordanian dinar is pegged to the US dollar, providing currency stability for investors. Jordan has a general sales tax (GST, akin to VAT) at 16%, applicable to goods and services consumed in Jordan. No inheritance tax. Capital gains on shares listed on the Amman Stock Exchange are tax-exempt for individuals. Holding Jordanian citizenship while residing outside Jordan creates no Jordanian income tax obligation.
Recent Changes
Jordan tightened compliance and source-of-funds documentation requirements for CBI applicants, partly in response to FATF mutual evaluation findings. The General Intelligence Directorate (GID) expanded its security screening protocols for citizenship-by-investment applicants.
source →Jordan published updated ministerial instructions clarifying the eligible investment routes, minimum thresholds, and documentation requirements for citizenship by investment under the existing nationality law framework.
source →
Programme FAQs
Why does Jordan have the highest denial rate among CBI programs?
Sources: moi.gov.jo
Is the Jordanian passport useful for travel?
Sources: moi.gov.jo
How long does Jordan CBI actually take?
Sources: moi.gov.jo
Does Jordan allow dual citizenship?
Sources: moi.gov.jo
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