Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan · investor
Investor Residency (Qualifying Real-Estate Purchase)
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For people buying qualifying property in Jordan: this residency lets a real-estate investor and their family live in Jordan based on a property purchase that meets the threshold.
- Processing time
- Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official Ministry of Interior page.
- Government fees
- Indicative only - the property must meet a set value and permit fees apply; confirm current thresholds and amounts on the official page.
- Typical duration
- A renewable residence permit tied to continued ownership of the qualifying property; it is a residence route, not citizenship. Confirm current validity on the official page.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
This is Jordan's residency for real-estate investors - a residence permit granted to a foreign national (and their family) who buys qualifying residential property in Jordan at or above the set value. It is administered by the Ministry of Interior through the Public Security Directorate, and is part of the residence framework rather than a separate "golden passport". Important: the real-estate residency is explicitly a residence route and does not by itself lead to citizenship, which Jordan handles under a separate investment programme. The property must usually be held (not sold or mortgaged) for a minimum period, and it lets you and your family live, work and study in Jordan while the investment is maintained.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant buys qualifying residential property in Jordan at or above the set value.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
- ✓The property is held for the minimum required period, not sold or mortgaged within it.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
- ✓The residency is a residence route and does not by itself lead to citizenship.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
- ✓A valid passport and the property title documents are provided.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
Common blockers
- !The property value falls below the threshold the government sets for the residency.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
- !The applicant intends to sell or mortgage the property within the minimum holding period.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
- !The applicant expects citizenship from the property purchase, which falls under a separate programme.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Independent title deed for the qualifying residential property in the applicant's name.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
- ·Proof the property value meets the set threshold and the lawful source of funds.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
- ·Valid passport with the validity required at application.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
- ·Family civil documents where dependents are included.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm the property value and holding-period conditions, and that you want residence (not citizenship), using the official Ministry of Interior page.
Build the evidence pack
Gather the title deed, proof the value meets the threshold and source of funds, your passport and family documents.
Submit through the official channel
Apply for the investor / property-based residence through the Ministry of Interior service as instructed.
After approval
Hold the residence permit while you maintain ownership of the qualifying property, and renew before it expires.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official Investor Residency (Qualifying Real-Estate Purchase) route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Investor Residency (Qualifying Real-Estate Purchase).
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Frequently asked questions
Does buying property in Jordan get me a passport?+
No. The real-estate route is a residence permit, not citizenship. Jordan keeps citizenship-by-investment under a separate programme with its own conditions. This route lets you and your family live in Jordan while you hold the qualifying property. Confirm the current rules on the official page.
How much do I need to spend on property?+
The property must meet a value threshold set by the government, and it usually has to be held for a minimum period without selling or mortgaging it. Because thresholds change, treat any figure as indicative and confirm the current amount on the official Ministry of Interior page.
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