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

Passport Rank

#82

Visa-Free

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Passports that enter Jordan without a prior visa (140)

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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

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

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Citizenship by Investment

Jordanian Citizenship by Investment

Jordan

From

$1,000,000

Processing

5mo

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Verified 2026-06-01

Sources & last verified

Last verified 2026-04-20