Citizenship by Investment - SME Business (Outside Amman)

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Citizenship by Investment - SME Business (Outside Amman)

Investment PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Estimated Cost

Free

Stay Duration

3 years

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

No dependents

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Official Information

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

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

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Naturalization (التجنس)

ValidityPermanent

ProcessingVaries

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Requirements

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 EUR

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	—

Verified Claims (5)

Last verified Jun 20, 2026

Official Info

https://www.jic.gov.jo/en/

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Max Stay

Indefinite (full Jordanian citizenship and passport granted after maintaining the SME investment and…

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Max Stay Estimate

type: indefinite, notes: Leads to full Jordanian citizenship after the 3-year holding period

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Requirements · 0

Minimum paid-in capital of JOD 500,000 (approx. USD 750,000) in a productive small or medium enterpr…

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Spouse Can Work

yes

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Overview

Full Jordanian citizenship for USD 750K SME investors outside Amman who create 10 Jordanian jobs and hold for 3 years.

Requirements

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 EUR

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