Jordanian citizenship through investment, explained plainly
Jordan grants citizenship for money that stays in the country: shares on the Amman Stock Exchange, a new project, a stake in a working company or Jordanian jobs. The Cabinet last changed the rules on 15 July 2026. This guide shows every threshold in dinars and dollars, the temporary passport, the family, the passport and the open questions, each fact linked to an official source or BRIDGES data.
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Jordan Citizenship by Investment in 2026: The Complete Guide
How Jordanian citizenship by investment works after the Cabinet amendments of 15 July 2026: the routes and thresholds in dinars, the temporary passport, the family, dual citizenship, the passport and what to check before you invest.
How Much Jordan Citizenship Costs in 2026: Every Threshold in Dinars and Dollars
Every investment threshold for Jordanian citizenship after 15 July 2026 in dinars and dollars, from JOD 350,000 for an existing business outside Amman to JOD 3 million in medical warehousing, plus what to budget on top.
New Project, Existing Business or Amrah City: The Business Routes to Jordanian Citizenship
The business routes to Jordanian citizenship in 2026: a new project with JOD 500,000 or 700,000 and 10 or 20 jobs, a new stake of JOD 1 million, an existing investment, the 36 month sectors, the employment route and Amrah City.
Jordanian Citizenship Through the Amman Stock Exchange: JOD 1.5 Million for Five Years
The Amman Stock Exchange route to Jordanian citizenship after 15 July 2026: JOD 1.5 million in new shares, a single broker, four months to buy, 10% per company and no withdrawals for five years, and what changed since 2025.
Jordanian Citizenship for the Family: Who Is Included, Dual Citizenship and Revocation
Who receives Jordanian citizenship with the investor after July 2026, the extended family above JOD 2 million, what the 1954 Nationality Law says about dual citizenship and naturalised citizens, and when citizenship can be revoked.
The Jordanian Passport in 2026: Visa-Free Travel, US E-2 Access and Residence Through Property
What the Jordanian passport gives in 2026: 50 destinations without a prior visa in the BRIDGES Passport Index, the Schengen visa requirement, US E-1 and E-2 treaty status, and the five year residence permit through property from JOD 150,000.
Three main routes at a glance
| Threshold | Jobs | First status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New project | JOD 700,000 in Amman, JOD 500,000 elsewhere | 20 or 10 Jordanians | temporary passport for 3 years |
| Amman Stock Exchange | JOD 1,500,000 | not required | citizenship, shares locked 5 years |
| Existing investment | average JOD 700,000 or JOD 350,000 over 3 years | average 20 or 10 | citizenship |
Compiled from the Ministry of Investment criteria and the Cabinet amendments of 15 July 2026, checked October 2026. Dollar figures use about $1.41 per dinar. See the cost guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a donation option?
No. Every route is an investment or employment. BRIDGES writes that the deposit and bond routes closed on 2 July 2025.
What is the minimum?
JOD 500,000 for a new project outside Amman, or JOD 350,000 on average for an existing business outside Amman.
How fast is it?
The stock exchange route gives citizenship directly. New project routes start with a 3 year temporary passport.
Does it give visa-free Europe?
No. Jordanians need a Schengen visa.
Why do people choose Jordan?
Business in the region, an asset that stays yours and eligibility for the US E-2 visa.