A History of Citizenship by Investment – Infographic (May 2022 Update)
40 years have passed since countries first began selling citizenships. See our timeline of the history of citizenship by investment programs.
A comparatively stable and calm jurisdiction in its region, Jordan attracts investment from regional businesses and individuals.
Because of its limited benefits in terms of visa freedom and settlement rights, Jordan’s citizenship by investment program is chiefly of interest to individuals who are already long-term investors in the country and wish to formalize their relationship to the Kingdom.
Program Type | Direct Citizenship Program |
Time to citizenship | 3-6 months |
Time to permanent residency | 3-6 months |
Minimum investment | US$ 750,000 |
Physical presence requirement | None |
Application processing time | 3-6 months |
Citizenship grants visa-free travel to | 50 destinations |
Contribution types available | Bank Deposit, Business Investment, Bond Investment, Fund Investment |
General program requirements
Several investment options are available for citizenship applicants under the Jordanian program:
$1million investment in treasury bonds for a period of six years, with interest determined by the Central Bank of Jordan.
$1.5 million purchase of shares in Jordanian companies, provided that the shares are not disposed of for a period of at least three years.
$750,000 investment in projects outside the borders of Amman, provided that 10 real job opportunities are provided to Jordanians OR $1 million if the investment is within the borders of Amman, in which case the project or investment must provide 20 job opportunities.
Under all the options, the whole family including the main applicant’s spouse, children (unmarried, widowed, or divorced daughters and sons under 18), and dependent parents, may be included in a single application.
Program benefits
Requirements to qualify for citizenship
After initial due diligence checks have been conducted, the applicant may choose their preferred investment route. A bank deposit and treasury bonds, company shares and/or units, or an enterprise that leads to employment creation.
Once the application for Jordanian citizenship has been submitted to the relevant government committee and further due diligence checks have been successfully completed, the application may be approved if eligibility is proven.
Following the applicant’s fulfilment of the chosen investment, they (and their included family members) receive a Jordanian passport. If the investor opts for the bank deposit, they need to be physically present in Jordan for one month before obtaining citizenship.
Legislation upon which this program is based:
Law No. 6 of 1954 on Nationality
No statistics are available on this program yet.
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40 years have passed since countries first began selling citizenships. See our timeline of the history of citizenship by investment programs.
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Programs that offer citizenship within months in exchange for investments or donations, with minor/no physical presence requirements.
Programs that offer citizenship in exchange for investments following a 1-2 year period, with minor/no physical presence requirements.
Bulgaria Investor Program (discontinued)
Malta MEIN
Programs that offer residence permits within months in exchange for passive investments, with limited physical presence requirements.
Andorra Residence Without Lucrative Activity
Anguilla Permanent Residency Program
Australia BIIP Investor Streams
Bahamas Economic Permanent Residence
Barbados SERP Program
Bermuda Economic Investment Certificate (EIC) Program
Brazil Investor Visa (VIPER)
Cambodia My 2nd Home
Cayman Islands Investor Visa
Colombia Investor Visas M and R
Costa Rica Investor Visa
Curaçao Investor Permit Program
Cyprus Golden Visa
Georgia Investor Visas
Greece Golden Visa
Guernsey Investor & Entrepreneur Residency
Ireland Immigrant Investor Program (discontinued)
Italy Investor Visa
Latvia Investor Visa
Luxembourg Investor Visa
Malaysia M2H Visa
Malta Permanent Residence Program
Mauritius Permanent Residency Program
Monaco Carte de Séjour
Netherlands Investor Visa
New Zealand Investor Visa
Nicaragua Investor Permanent Residency Program
Panama Qualified Investor Visa
Philippines Special Investor Residence Permit
Portugal Golden Visa
Russia Investor Visa
South Korea Investor Visa
Spain Golden Visa
Taiwan Golden Visa (APRC Plum Blossom Card)
Thailand Elite Residence Program
UAE Golden Visa
UK Investor Visa (discontinued)
United States EB-5
Programs that offer residence permits within months to those who can demonstrate income or personal wealth above a certain level, usually requiring that the holder not take up employment locally.
Argentina Rentista and Pensionado Residency
Austria Independent Means Visa
Barbados Welcome Stamp
Gibraltar Category 2 HNWI Residence
Greece FIP Visa
Indonesia Retirement Visa (KITAS)
Ireland Independent Means (Stamp 0)
Italy Elective Residency Visa
Jersey High Value Residency
Mexico Legal Residency Visa
Nicaragua Pensionado and Rentista Visas
Panama Rentista Retirado Visa
Paraguay Permanent Residency Program
Portugal D7 Visa
Spain Non-Lucrative Visa
Uruguay Independent Means Visa
Programs that offer residence permits within months to those who physically relocate to start and/or run a business. Startup and entrepreneur visas fall under this category.
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