Citizenship by Investment in Jordan

Launched a few years ago, the Jordanian citizenship by investment program was last amended in March 2022. The new scheme was improved with simpler requirements, which boosted interest among foreigners. Below, our golden visa specialists explain the main requirements and benefits of Jordan’s citizenship by investment scheme, as well as the procedure to obtain a passport of this country through it.

Investment options

Those interested in citizenship by investment in Jordan in 2026 can choose between several options when it comes to the pathway to obtain a golden visa passport. These are:

• a bank deposit which implies holding a minimum of USD 1 million with the Central Bank of Jordan for at least 3 years;
• the acquisition of treasury bonds or securities worth at least USD 1 million with a maintenance period of 6 years;
• investment in small and medium enterprises through the purchase of shares with a minimum value of USD 1.5 million for a period of 3 years;
• investment in a project in the area of Amman or outside it.

If you are interested in this program, our specialists are at your disposal with complete information about its requirements. Also, you can rely on us for guidance in choosing other citizenship by investment countries that better suit your interests. If you need to move to another country, such as Canada, and open a business there, we can put you in touch with our local partners from BridgeWest Canada. They can help you start an LLC in Canada in just one day after you submit the required documents.

Investment in a local project

Setting up a local business is one of the options under which foreign citizens can obtain citizenship by investment in Jordan. The main purpose of this application option is job creation. Specifically, the enterprise must create at least 20 full-time jobs for Jordanian citizens. The alternative is to create 10 jobs in a project outside the area of Amman.

The company must be incorporated in accordance with Social Security Corporation Act and it must target a productive sector. The minimum capital of the business is:

• USD 1 million if it will operate in the Amman area;
• USD 750,000 if the business is registered outside the Amman region.

Another option is to buy shares in a local company with a minimum value of USD 1.5 million and with a minimum 3-year holding period.

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Obtain Jordanian citizenship by investment through treasury bond purchases

The acquisition of treasury bonds is one of the options to obtain a golden visa in Jordan. The minimum amount of USD 1 million must be paid from a local account opened with the Central Bank of Jordan. The investment must be maintained for at least 6 years before the applicant can obtain citizenship. The investment also comes with an interest given by the Central Bank of Jordan, which also sets the rate of the respective interest.

This option is suitable for foreign investors seeking to obtain a return on their investment. Our local agents can offer all the necessary details about this part of the golden visa program.

The procedure to enter Jordan’s citizenship by investment program in 2026

The application procedure to obtain a Jordanian passport by investment is completed with the Ministry of Investment (successor to the Jordan Investment Commission) and it implies submitting a series of documents. These are:

• valid passport;
• proof of financial funds and their provenience;
• a clean criminal record;
• proof of payment of all required fees;
• other information, depending on the type of investment.

The entire procedure takes about 6 months to complete. It is useful to know that investors can also move to Jordan with their close family members, such as spouses, children, and parents through the 2026 citizenship by investment scheme.

Important aspects to consider about citizenship by investment in Jordan

The process to enter the golden visa program in Jordan implies several stages. First, those interested are invited to file the documents with the Ministry of Investment which will perform the due diligence checks. Passing this step will enable applicants to select the investment pathway and continue the admission procedure.

Please note that the number of applications is capped at 500 per year. You can obtain more information on the program from our golden visa agents.

Minimum duration of stay

It is important to note that, in order to become eligible for citizenship, the main applicant is also required to spend a minimum period of time in Jordan. This time frame depends on the selected investment pathway. However, successful candidates can choose to relocate to the country after obtaining their passports, as this is one of the best countries to live in Western Asia.  It is also possible to obtain citizenship by naturalization, however, the procedure requires living in Jordan at least 4 years.

If you are interested in other citizenship by investment countries in the same region, our local consultants can advise you.

Dual citizenship in Jordan

Jordan is one of the golden visa countries to allow dual nationality, if there is no restriction imposed by the state of origin of an applicant, the respective person can benefit from dual citizenship. As such, when applying for the Jordanian golden visa we advise finding out if you can also retain your current passport.

Our specialists can help you with the formalities to complete when filing for a Jordanian passport by investment.

How long does it take to obtain a golden passport in Jordan?

The entire process from the start until the main candidate and family members (if applicable) are issued Jordanian passports takes a few months. One of the most common issues when filing for this program is incomplete documentation. For this purpose, we recommend working with our agents who have helped numerous clients over the years.

From our experience, you should pay attention to the following details:

• make sure that you do not submit documents that expire (bank account statements, police clearances);
• ensure you file photos in the right format;
• verify the application fees to make sure you pay them all (our agents can advise on this matter).

Why move to Jordan in 2026

Jordan is one of the countries to issue direct citizenship to those interested in the golden visa program. However, it also has a residency by investment scheme which enables one to secure a 5-year renewable residence permit by buying property worth at least JOD 200,000 (about USD 280,000).

Moving and becoming a citizen of Jordan comes with various benefits, among which:

• its passport allows for free visa travel to more than 50 countries at the moment;
• citizenship is awarded to the main applicant, but also to immediate relatives moving to Jordan with them;
• there are no additional financial requirements when moving to Jordan through the citizenship by investment scheme.

Investors in any of the aforementioned programs may also obtain Jordanian citizenship for their families:

• Jordanian citizenship is also awarded to the investor’s spouse, unmarried daughters, widowed or divorced daughters residing under their care, and sons who are less than 18 at the time of application;
• male children under 30 and their families are also eligible for citizenship by investments over USD 3 million.

Jordan has a five-year residence scheme for investors who enter the real estate sector in addition to the citizenship programs:

• regardless of how long they have lived in Jordan previously, investors are granted residency for 5 years after they buy one or more properties valued at minimum JOD 200,000 (about USD 280,000), as determined by the Jordanian Department of Lands and Survey;
• the property or properties must be held in perpetuity without being sold or mortgaged for a minimum of 5 years.

Jordan, one of the youngest countries in the world by population

The United Nations compiles data on many countries, and the latest statistics on the number of inhabitants of Jordan indicate that:

• at the beginning of 2026, the country had a population of 11,501,915;
• Jordan is a very appealing country, which is why estimates for the middle of the year show an important increase in the number of inhabitants, which is expected to reach 11,589,532;
• also, Jordan accounts for 0.14% of the global population, ranking 85th out of all the countries; 85.39%
  or 9,896,689 people live in urban areas.

Jordan also has one of the youngest populations in the world, with a median age of 24.9 years. In the next years, the total number of inhabitants is expected to grow by 1.56% per year, reaching 12,448,776 in 2030.

If you need support in filing for citizenship by investment in Jordan in 2026, please contact us.