Jordan investor citizenship 2026: current routes, JOD 1.5m shares and property residency

Jordan’s current investor-citizenship framework offers several routes tied to shares, operating businesses, new projects and job creation, while property purchases can qualify for a renewable five-year residence permit rather than citizenship. The Ministry of Investment’s current rules set the stock-market route at JOD 1.5 million, with a five-year lock, and property-residency thresholds from JOD 150,000 to JOD 300,000 depending on location and seller type.

Jordan amended the criteria on 15 July 2026. The latest Ministry of Investment performance report, published on 15 September, says 65 principal investors received Jordanian citizenship in the first half of 2026, compared with 29 in the same period of 2025. Those approvals were linked to about JOD 72.3 million of investment, while 250 family members also received citizenship. The Ministry’s H1 2026 report gives the current programme data.

What are Jordan’s main citizenship-by-investment routes in 2026?

The current framework is not a single passive-investment programme. Different routes impose different capital, employment and holding requirements. The Ministry’s current citizenship and residency criteria list the following main options.

The July Cabinet decision also covers specialist routes. Medical warehousing and food-logistics projects require at least JOD 3 million per investor plus employment conditions. A new route for Amra City uses a JOD 1.5 million investment threshold and job-creation requirements. The official Cabinet announcement is available from Invest Jordan.

What changed for the stock-market route?

For citizenship through the stock market, an investor must buy at least JOD 1.5 million of newly issued shares in Jordanian companies. The shares cannot be financed through margin financing, pledged or lent. They must be purchased within four months after the Ministry authorises the investment through one licensed brokerage firm.

No single company may represent more than 10% of the required investment. The Ministry states that the investor cannot withdraw investment-account funds, including trading profits, or otherwise dispose of them until five years after the share purchase.

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Does buying property in Jordan give citizenship?

No. The current property route is a five-year renewable residence permit, not a direct citizenship route. The Ministry lists three property thresholds:

• JOD 200,000 for one property bought from a real-estate developer or housing company.
• JOD 300,000 for one property bought from another seller.
• JOD 150,000 for one or more properties outside the Capital Governorate, with no developer requirement.

The Department of Lands and Survey determines the property value for the scheme. The qualifying property must generally be retained for five years without being sold or mortgaged. The residence permit covers the investor and eligible family members and can be renewed if the conditions continue to be met.

Who can be included with an investor?

Under the July 2026 criteria, citizenship can extend to the qualifying investor’s spouse, dependent daughters, unmarried sons under 24 at the time of application and dependent parents. Where the investment exceeds JOD 2 million, the rules also provide for male children under 30, together with their spouses and children, subject to the programme conditions.

The family rules differ by route and personal circumstances, so applicants should use the Ministry’s current criteria and electronic application process rather than relying on older programme summaries.

How active is Jordan’s investor programme?

The Ministry says 65 investors obtained citizenship in the first half of 2026, up from 29 in the first half of 2025. It also issued or renewed 1,690 investor cards for investors and family members. Six five-year residence permits were granted through real-estate investment in the first half of the year, linked to JOD 1.38 million of investment.

Separately, the July Cabinet announcement says 681 investors had obtained Jordanian citizenship since the programme began in 2018. These figures indicate growing use, but they should not be read as a guarantee that any application will be approved. Eligibility, security checks, documentation and ongoing compliance remain relevant.

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What should an investor check before applying?

Before committing capital, verify the exact route, whether a temporary passport stage applies, the relevant job-creation test, the required holding period and which family members qualify. Investors using the property route should also confirm the official valuation and whether the property and seller type satisfy the specific threshold.

Applications can be submitted through the Ministry of Investment’s electronic services portal linked from the official programme page. Because citizenship and residency rules can change, professional legal and tax advice may be appropriate before a large investment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum investment for Jordanian citizenship in 2026?

There is no single minimum across every route. Current thresholds range by route. Existing investments outside the Capital Governorate can qualify from JOD 350,000 subject to three-year asset and employment tests, while the stock-market route requires JOD 1.5 million in newly issued shares.

Can I get Jordanian citizenship by buying a JOD 200,000 property?

No. A qualifying JOD 200,000 purchase from a real-estate developer can support a five-year renewable residence permit. It is not, by itself, a citizenship route.

How long must the stock-market investment be held?

The Ministry states that the investment-account funds, including trading profits, cannot be withdrawn or disposed of until five years have elapsed from the share purchase.

Last verified: 21 September 2026. Primary sources: Jordan Ministry of Investment / Invest Jordan.