JordanCitizenship By Investment
- Visa-free travel 50+ countries
- Investment starts from USD 750,000
- Right to live, work & study
- Low Cost of Living
- Healthcare & Education
Overview
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan offers foreigners a chance to obtain the Jordanian citizenship and passport in exchange of investment through the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program. The Jordanian authorities warmly welcome affluent foreign individuals interested in making substantial eligible investments in the country. Through the CBI program, individuals and their immediate family members can attain Jordanian citizenship within a swift three-month timeframe.
The following investment avenues are available in Jordan CBI program:
- Deposit in a Jordanian bank or buying treasury bonds
- Investment in a company
- Investment project
The bank deposit option requires the investor to hold the investment for at least six (6) years, while investment in a company shares has the mandatory holding period of three (3) years. Along with making the qualified investment, Investors are required to create at least ten (10) or twenty (20) jobs in Jordan, if they opt for investment project category.
Family Inclusion
Along with the main applicant Jordanian citizenship can be granted to the family members of the investor, including the main applicant’s spouse, unmarried, widowed or divorced under the age of 18 years, and dependent parents.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Jordanian citizenship by investment program, main applicants needs to be at least 18 years old, with a clean criminal record and be in good health. They must also have the financial means to make the required investment.
Benefits
Visa-free travel
Dual Nationality Allowed
E-2 Visa Opportunity
Strategic Location
High Living standards
Legally Ensured
Investment Options
| Bank deposit or purchase of Treasury Bonds | at least USD 1 million |
The minimum holding period for the bank deposit option is three (3) years.
The minimum holding period for the treasury bonds option is six (6) years.
Accrued interest is not guaranteed and defined by the Bank of Jordan.
| Investment in a company | at least USD 1,5 million |
The minimum holding period of investment is three (3) years.
Under supervision of the Companies Control Department or the Jordan Securities Commission.
| Investment project | at least USD 750,000 (outside capital city Amman)
At least USD 1 million (within Amman governorate) |
Applicable Fees
| Application fee | USD 10,000 per applicant |
| Due diligence fee | USD 5,000 per applicant |
| Passport fee | USD 70 |
Application Process
Bayat Legal Services' compliance team will conduct an internal due diligence check, including a background security screening of the applicant, preparation of KYC (Know Your Client), and a qualification assessment. This process is designed to minimize the risk of application denial.
Preparation of the tailored list of documents. The client signs a retainer agreement with Bayat Group. Gathering documents required for the application, including translation, certified copies and the required government forms.
Applicants need to start the qualified investment and meet the eligibility criteria. Bayat Group team prepares the CBI application for submission.
Bayat Group's experts will aid in acquiring a residence permit in Egypt, followed by the submission of the investor's citizenship application. Authorities conduct a Due Diligence process that typically spans 2 to 3 months. Specialists review investors' documentation and verify details about them and their families through international databases. The Due Diligence reports is crucial, as the outcomes of the assessment determine the applicants' eligibility for citizenship. Applicants must also attend an interview with the Jordanian immigration authorities.
Upon the application's approval, the investor and dependents are issued passports. If the investor desires an ID card, the submission of biometrics date is a prerequisite. The whole application processing time can last up to six (6) months.