Jordan
Jordan Citizenship by Investment Program
Established 2018. Regulated by Ministry of Interior, Jordan (Council of Ministers ultimately approves).
- Min investment
- $750K
- Processing time
- 3-6 months
- Physical presence
- No
- Interview
- No
- Language test
- No
- Dual citizenship
- Yes
- Visa-free destinations
- ~51
- Henley rank (2025)
- #87
Investment options
Business
$1MZero-interest deposit of USD 1,000,000 at the Central Bank of Jordan held for 3 years (refundable in JOD at end of term).
Govt Bonds
$1MTreasury bonds of USD 1,000,000 held for 6 years; interest determined by Central Bank of Jordan.
Business
$1.5MPurchase of shares in Jordanian companies worth USD 1.5M; shares cannot be disposed of for 3 years.
Business
$750KUSD 750,000 invested in productive projects OUTSIDE Amman creating at least 10 jobs for Jordanians (5-year hold).
Business
$1MUSD 1,000,000 invested in productive projects INSIDE Amman creating at least 20 jobs for Jordanians (5-year hold).
Additional fees
- Agent/legal (est.): $50K
Formal published fee schedule is limited. Agent/legal fees typically USD 30,000-75,000. No standardized due-diligence fee structure as found in Caribbean programs.
Family inclusion
- Spouse: Yes
- Children under 18: Yes
- Siblings: No
Investor + spouse + dependent children. Parents and siblings NOT included as standard. Adult dependents typically excluded.
Tax implications
- Worldwide income taxed: No
- Tax residency required: No
Jordan taxes residents on Jordan-source income only (territorial system). No worldwide income taxation. Citizenship does not by itself create tax residency.
Eligibility requirements
- Minimum age 18
- Clean criminal record
- Documented legal source of funds
- Security clearance by Jordanian authorities
- Maximum 500 cases approved per year
Disqualifiers
- Failure of security clearance
- Israeli nationals (de facto, due to political considerations)
- Criminal record
- Investment not maintained for required period
Recent changes
- 2018
Program established under regulation by Council of Ministers.
- 2020-2024
Annual cap of 500 cases maintained; program remains relatively low-volume.
Notes
Highest-priced CBI program for the weakest passport in the set (Jordanian passport visa-free destinations ~51). Primary appeal: regional Arab/MENA business positioning, strong family confidentiality, low public profile vs. Caribbean. Not recommended for global mobility seekers — Caribbean and Turkey provide far better passport strength at lower price. Best for investors with genuine business in Jordan / Levant.
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