Jordan grants citizenship to foreign investors who make a qualifying economic investment. South African nationals can apply on the same basis as most other foreign investors. This page sets out the current position so you can plan.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
South African nationals are eligible. There is no reported nationality bar for South Africans, and the route is open to foreign investors who meet the economic conditions and pass security and financial checks.
All applications are subject to a security clearance and a financial solvency check by the Ministry of Interior. An annual cap applies to the number of investors granted citizenship. Confirm the live eligibility rules and the current cap with the official authority.
Jordan offers several qualifying bases. These include establishing a productive project that creates a set number of jobs for Jordanians, purchasing shares in Jordanian companies and holding them for a fixed period, investing in priority sectors, and routes built around employment creation.
Some routes carry job creation conditions that must be maintained for a set number of years. Confirm the live list of accepted routes, holding periods and job requirements with the Ministry of Investment before committing any funds.
Processing depends on the route, the security clearance and the financial review. Plan for several months and confirm current scheduling with the official authority. The annual cap can affect timing once it is reached for the year.
The figures below are indicative entry points only and are set by the authority. Treat them as a starting point and confirm the current amounts, holding periods and job conditions with the Ministry of Investment.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Share purchase route | From JOD 1,000,000 | Shares in Jordanian companies held for a set period. Confirm the current figure and term |
| Productive project route | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Job creation conditions apply. Confirm the minimum and the number of jobs |
| Priority sector investment | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Higher threshold in named sectors. Confirm the current figure |
| Government and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Security clearance and financial checks apply |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Ministry of Investment of Jordan publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. There is no reported nationality bar for South Africans. Eligibility depends on a qualifying economic investment and passing security and financial checks, not nationality. Confirm the current rules with the Ministry of Investment.
Yes. Jordan applies an annual cap on the number of investors granted citizenship. Once the cap is reached for the year, timing can be affected. Confirm the current cap with the official authority.
The Ministry of Investment administers the investor citizenship framework, while the Ministry of Interior carries out security clearance and financial checks. Confirm the current process and figures with the authority.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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