Real estate purchase of at least JOD 200,000 (~USD 282,000) from a licensed developer
⏱️ Duration
5 years, renewable indefinitely as long as property investment is maintained
👪 Dependants
Yes
Spouse and children under 24; application must be submitted before property purchase
🛂 Citizenship Path
No direct pathway
Under the 2 July 2025 framework the real estate residency pathway explicitly does not lead to citizenship, regardless of how long the property or residency is maintained. Investors seeking a passport must separately qualify under the Citizenship by Investment program's higher (productive-investment) thresholds
Jordan's Residency by Investment program grants five-year renewable residence permits to foreign nationals who purchase real estate valued at a minimum of JOD 200,000 (approximately USD 282,000). The program operates under the Investment Environment Law and criteria set by the Council of Ministers, most recently overhauled in July 2025. It offers unrestricted entry and exit privileges, access to education and healthcare, and the right to reside with family members. In March 2025, Jordan further eased conditions by eliminating the JOD 10,000 bank deposit previously required for property-owning residents.
Requirements
Purchase of real estate in Jordan valued at a minimum of JOD 200,000
Property must be purchased from a licensed real estate developer
Property must be officially appraised by the Department of Lands and Survey
Security clearance required
No separate income requirement
No specific educational qualifications
Required Documents
Valid passport (6+ months validity)
Birth certificates for all family members
Marriage certificate
Police clearance certificate
Medical certificates
Bank statements
Property purchase agreement
Official property appraisal from the Department of Lands and Survey
Passport-size photographs
Duration & Renewal
The residence permit is granted for 5 years and is renewable indefinitely as long as the property investment is maintained. Renewal requires review by a technical committee and final approval by the Ministry of Interior. The investor must maintain ownership of the same property or purchase a similarly valued one. The permit becomes invalid after 6 consecutive months of absence from Jordan.
Family Members
The investor's spouse and children under 24 are eligible for residency under the same application. Family applications should be submitted to the Jordan Investment Commission prior to the property purchase to ensure all members can be included. Dependants receive the same 5-year residency term as the primary investor.
Tax Implications
Jordan levies income tax on worldwide income for residents at progressive rates from 5% to 25%. Jordan has tax treaties with over 35 countries.
Application Process
The investor identifies a qualifying property and submits an application to the Jordan Investment Commission (or Ministry of Investment). The property is appraised by the Department of Lands and Survey to confirm it meets the minimum threshold. After submitting the application with all required documents, security clearance and financial due diligence are conducted. Upon approval, the Ministry of Interior issues the 5-year residence permit. Processing takes approximately 30–45 days.
Important Considerations
The property cannot be sold, mortgaged, or otherwise disposed of during the 5-year residency period; doing so may result in cancellation of residency
Purchases from individual sellers may not qualify — the property must come from a licensed real estate developer
The official appraisal by the Department of Lands and Survey determines the qualifying value, not the purchase price
Under the July 2025 framework, this real estate residency pathway explicitly does not lead to citizenship regardless of how long it is maintained; investors seeking a passport must separately qualify under the Citizenship by Investment program's higher thresholds
Holders must register with relevant local authorities as required by the Residence and Foreigners' Affairs Act