Jordan

JOR

Jordan is a stable constitutional monarchy in the Middle East, strategically located between Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Syria. The country offers a relatively low cost of living, a well-educated English-speaking workforce, and serves as a regional hub for international organisations. Jordan operates a citizenship by investment programme requiring a minimum investment of $750,000 USD.

Naturalisation: 15 years
Tax system: Residence Based
Currency: Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Dual citizenship: Not allowed
Capital: Amman
Region: middle east
Population: 11,500,000
Cost-of-living: 43 /100

→ If you hold a Jordan passport, see the Jordan nationality guide

Passport Rank

#82

Visa-Free

destinations

Visa-free travel

A Jordan passport has visa-free access to 48 destinations. See the full Jordan passport breakdown →

Passports that enter Jordan without a prior visa (140)

Visa-free, visa on arrival, or on an eTA.

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Community-sourced (passport-index, synced 2026-08-18) — verify with the embassy before travel.

12 approved English test centres in Jordan →

Immigrating to Canada from Jordan

Current IRCC processing times for Jordan nationals, by application type.

Visitor visa (outside Canada)	57 days
Super visa	No processing time available
Study permit	8 weeks
Work permit	No processing time available
Sponsor a dependent child	No processing time available
Adopted child (citizenship)	Not enough data
Government-assisted refugees	26 months
Privately sponsored refugees	sponsor: 26 months / refugee: 34 months

Your application may take longer than the times shown here. They’re not a maximum or a guarantee.

As of 2026-10-07 (IRCC). See all Canada processing times →

Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — “Check processing times”. This is a copy of the version available at https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html. Reproduced under the Government of Canada’s non-commercial reproduction terms; not endorsed by or affiliated with IRCC.

Sources & last verified

Government of Canada — non-commercial reproduction (canada.ca Terms and conditions)

Official source

Country Details

Capital: Amman
Currency: Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Languages: Arabic, English
Population: 11,500,000
Tax System: Residence Based
Dual Citizenship: Not allowed
Naturalisation: 15 years
Schengen / EU: No
Climate: Desert / Mediterranean
English Proficiency Rank: #45
GDP per capita: $5,348
Life expectancy: 77.98 yrs
Population growth: -0.28%/yr

GDP per capita, life expectancy, and population growth: World Bank (2025).

Indices

Cost of Living

Safety

Healthcare

Quality of Life

135

Tax Summary

Tax System: Residence Based
Territorial Taxation: No — worldwide income taxed for residents
Naturalisation: 15 years of legal residency
Dual Citizenship: Not allowed

Cost of Living by City

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Monthly cost of living per major city in USD: rent, groceries, utilities, transit pass
City	Rent 1BR centre	Rent outside	Groceries	Utilities	Transit pass
Amman	$700	$450	$280	$90	$35
Aqaba	$480	$300	$250	$85	$25

Monthly USD figures. Typical central 1-bedroom rent, grocery basket for one, household utilities, monthly transit pass.

Climate

Amman

8°J

9°F

12°M

17°A

22°M

26°J

28°J

28°A

25°S

20°O

14°N

9°D

Rainfall range: 0–65 mm/month · Daylight 10h (winter) to 14h (summer)

Aqaba

16°J

18°F

21°M

26°A

31°M

34°J

36°J

36°A

33°S

28°O

22°N

17°D

Rainfall range: 0–5 mm/month · Daylight 10h (winter) to 14h (summer)

Visa Categories & Immigration Authority

Major Visa Categories

Tourist eVisa
Business
Work Permit
Investor (Real Estate / Capital)
Family
Student

Authority: Ministry of Interior - Department of Civil Status & Passports
Official Portal: csp.gov.jo

Naturalisation Details

Residence Years: 4
Language Test: No
Civic Test: No
Oath Required: Yes
Dual Allowed: Yes
Fee: $200
Processing: ~18 months

Real Estate

Avg price/sqm (capital): $1,700
Transaction taxes: 4%

Foreign buyers: Foreign nationals may purchase property in Jordan with restrictions — non-Arabs may own property for residential or investment purposes subject to Council of Ministers approval. Amman prime areas JOD 850-1,750/sqm ($1,200-2,500/sqm). Abdoun, Sweifieh and Abdali districts command premiums. Transfer tax 4% (shared buyer/seller). Aqaba Special Economic Zone allows easier foreign ownership. Repatriation of sale proceeds generally permitted.

International Schools

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International schools by city, curriculum, and annual tuition
School	City	Curriculum	Tuition (USD/yr)
American Community School Amman	Amman	US + IB	$14,000–$26,000

Daily Life Logistics

Internet

50 Mbps median

45% fibre coverage

eSIM: Zain Jordan, Orange Jordan, Umniah

Driving

IDP required

Local licence required after 12 months

Exchange eligible: Drives on the RIGHT. IDP valid for 1 year for foreign visitors. Bilateral exchange agreements with select countries (GCC states, some European nations) allow direct licence conversion. Most expatriates must pass a Jordanian driving test at the Traffic Department.

Pet Relocation

Quarantine: none

Rabies titre required

EU pet passport: not accepted

Safety

GPI Rank

#79

Global Peace Index ranking (lower is safer)

Common Risks

⚠"special price" carpet and handicraft shops targeting tourists in Petra and Wadi Rum
⚠overcharging taxi drivers at Queen Alia Airport — negotiate fares before boarding or use metered cabs
⚠counterfeit Dead Sea mineral products sold at inflated prices
⚠unregistered tour guides at Petra demanding commissions

Examples of areas to avoid: East Amman near the bus station late at night, Border area towns without specific purpose, Areas near Zarqa industrial zone after dark

LGBTQ+ Legal Status

Same-Sex Marriage: Not legal
Civil Partnerships: Not recognised
Anti-Discrimination Law: No
ILGA Rank: #85

Religious Life

Halal Food: Widely available
Kosher Food: Limited
Prayer Facilities: Common

Sample Citizenship Test Questions

Q1. What is the name of the ancient city carved in rose-red rock that is Jordan's most famous archaeological site?

Answer: Petra

Source: Ministry of Interior — Jordanian Citizenship

Q2. The Jordan River flows into which body of water?

Answer: Dead Sea

Source: Ministry of Interior — Jordanian Citizenship

Regulators & official sources

Bodies that regulate immigration advice in Jordan, and the official sources indexed for it by Visa Atlas. Descriptions are verbatim; each links to its source.

Jordanian Bar Association

JBA

Professional body of lawyers in Jordan. There is no dedicated immigration-adviser regulator; representation is by licensed lawyers.

Jordanian Bar Association

Sources & last verified

Index from Visa Atlas (CC BY 4.0), as of 2026-09-20.

Official source

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Life logistics

Reference tables

Visa routes

Official visa and residence routes for Jordan, indexed from Visa Atlas. Each links to its government source. This is a licensed external index, distinct from our own curated visa guides.

Residence

Annual Residence for Five Years (Renewable)

Residence

For long-settled foreigners and property owners: this renewable five-year residence permit gives a longer, more stable stay than the annual permit - but it is renewable, not a permanent-residence card.

Granted as a renewable five-year residence permit; it is not permanent residence. Confirm current validity and renewal conditions on the official page.

Ministry of Interior (Jordan) · reviewed 2026-07-25

Self-Funded ("Workless") Residency with Bank Deposit

Residence

For people who can support themselves in Jordan without working: this residency is based on your own funds (a bank deposit), with the deposit rules recently eased for long-term property owners.

A renewable residence permit while the deposit (or property) condition is maintained. Confirm current validity on the official page.

Ministry of Interior (Jordan) · reviewed 2026-08-18

Work (sponsored)

Work Residency (Employer-Sponsored)

Work (sponsored)

For people moving to Jordan with a job: this is the employer-sponsored residence permit you hold alongside a Ministry of Labour work permit so you can live and work in Jordan.

Sponsor requiredGenerally valid for one year and renewed annually while the employment and work permit continue. Confirm current validity on the official page.

Ministry of Interior (Jordan) · reviewed 2026-07-11

Family

Family / Follower Residency

Family

For families joining a resident in Jordan: this "follower" residency lets a spouse and children reside with a primary residence-permit holder or a Jordanian family member.

Generally valid for one year and renewed annually, tied to the primary resident's status. Confirm current validity on the official page.

Ministry of Interior (Jordan) · reviewed 2026-07-11

Study

Study Residency

Study

For international students in Jordan: this residence permit lets you live in Jordan while you study at a recognised institution, renewed as your studies continue.

Generally valid for one year and renewed annually as your studies continue. Confirm current validity on the official page.

Ministry of Interior (Jordan) · reviewed 2026-07-11

Investor

Investor Residency (Qualifying Real-Estate Purchase)

Investor

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.

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.

Ministry of Interior (Jordan) · reviewed 2026-07-25

Sources & last verified

Route index from Visa Atlas (CC BY 4.0), as of 2026-10-15. Each route links to its official government source.