Jordan•AsiaCitizenship by Investment - SME Business (Outside Amman)
At a Glance
Varies
Not confirmed
Check the official source3 years
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
Not specified
PR Pathway
Yes
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Overview
Full Jordanian citizenship for USD 750K SME investors outside Amman who create 10 Jordanian jobs and hold for 3 years.
Jordan's Citizenship by Investment program offers a dedicated SME pathway for foreign investors who establish productive businesses outside the capital governorate of Amman. Administered by the Jordan Investment Commission (JIC), it targets decentralized projects that bring capital and jobs to peripheral governorates.
The qualifying investment is paid-in capital of JOD 500,000 (approximately USD 750,000) in an operational SME outside Amman, sustained for at least three consecutive years, plus creation of 10 full-time jobs for Jordanian nationals verified by the Social Security Corporation. Approval grants the investor and immediate family full Jordanian citizenship; dual nationality is permitted.
This visa is ideal for an entrepreneurial operator deploying USD 750K+ into a regional Jordanian SME and willing to maintain ten Jordanian jobs for three years in exchange for citizenship with family inclusion.
Stay & Extensions
| Status type | Permanent / indefinite |
Conversion Paths
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JordanRequirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Minimum investment of 500,000 JOD (approx. $705,000) in a productive economic project outside the capital governorate (Amman).
Creation of at least 10 full-time jobs for Jordanian nationals, verified by the Social Security Corporation.
Investment must be in an operational business (passive investment or holding structures are non-qualifying).
Investment and employment levels must be maintained for at least three consecutive years.
Applicant must be at least 18 years old.
Clean criminal record and successful completion of security clearance.
Proof of legal source of funds.
KEY CRITERIA
Investment
500,000 JOD
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Valid passport
Financial statements
Proof of funds
Business plan
Criminal record certificate
Medical certificate
CV and biography
Marriage certificate
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Direct pathway to full Jordanian citizenship and passport on completion of the 3-year holding period.
- Family inclusion: spouse, dependent children and parents receive Jordanian citizenship alongside the investor.
- Dual citizenship is permitted by Jordanian law.
- Lower JOD 500,000 (USD ~750K) threshold for SMEs outside Amman vs the standard CBI tiers.
- No long-term physical residency requirement to maintain status.
- Qualification for the US E-2 Investor Visa under the Jordan-US bilateral treaty.
- Strategic location at the crossroads of the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.
Worth Knowing
- Investment must be operational and maintained for 3 consecutive years; capital is illiquid during this period.
- Must create and sustain 10 full-time jobs for Jordanians, verified by the Social Security Corporation.
- Project must be located outside the Amman governorate to qualify at this tier.
- Final citizenship approval is discretionary and subject to Cabinet decision.
- Passive investments and holding structures do not qualify; the SME must be a genuine operating business.
- Failure to maintain the JOD 500,000 investment or 10 Jordanian jobs voids the citizenship pathway.
Application Process
Consult investment advisors
Determine suitable investment option among 8 available pathways
Prepare documentation
Gather financial statements, business plans, identification documents
Submit citizenship application
Apply to Jordan Investment Commission with detailed investment proposal
Initial review
JIC reviews application and investment proposal (4-6 weeks)
Execute investment
Complete approved investment in Jordan
Final approval
JIC approves citizenship following investment verification (4-8 weeks)
Receive temporary residency
Granted temporary residence permit while processing
Take citizenship oath
Formal citizenship ceremony and oath
Receive Jordanian passport
Jordanian citizenship and passport issued
Application Forms
| Citizenship by Investment Application | — |
| Investment Commitment Document | — |
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