Country Overview
Economic Overview
Currency: JOD — 0.7090 per USD (0% vs 1yr ago) Inflation: 3.5% current CPI (2026-02) · 4.0% 5yr avg
Property & Ownership
Freehold ownership: Yes Mechanism: Foreigners may acquire property through freehold subject to approvals or long-term lease arrangements; exact mechanism requires legal confirmation Restricted zones: Some restrictions typically apply to agricultural, military, or border lands; municipal zones may have restrictions Recent changes: No specific recent legislative changes extracted during initial pass; recommended to verify with ministry/legal sources
Visa & Residency Options
Tourist Visa
- Duration: 60 days on arrival (updated April 2025); extendable up to 6 months total at the Public Security Directorate
- Min income: None — no published minimum income or financial threshold for tourist entry or extensions
- Registration: As of October 2025, stays beyond 2 weeks require registration with the Public Security Directorate or a local police station before the initial 2-week mark
- Employment prohibited. Verify nationality-specific entry rules at the U.S. Embassy in Jordan.
Work / Residence Visa
- Requires a formal job offer and employer sponsorship; no independent income pathway
- Min income: No published minimum monthly salary — salary is set per offer letter
- Work permit fees: JOD 175–550 (~$245–775/year depending on sector); residence permit ~JOD 40–60
- Annual renewal; does not provide a path to citizenship
Residency by Investment (5-Year Renewable)
Two tracks available (as of 2025):
Track A — Real Estate Purchase
- Investment: JOD 200,000 (~$282,000 USD) in property from a licensed developer
- Ownership must be maintained throughout the residency period
- Covers investor and family
- 5-year renewable permit; does not lead to citizenship (programs formally separated July 2025)
Track B — Bank Deposit (Non-Property Owners)
- Investment: JOD 10,000 (~$14,000 USD) deposited in a Jordanian bank
- Reduced from JOD 20,000 in February 2025; property owners no longer required to hold a deposit
- 5-year renewable permit; does not lead to citizenship
Applications through the Ministry of Interior (moi.gov.jo), with the Jordan Investment Commission coordinating document verification.
Social Security & Tax
SSA benefits portable: Qualified Totalization agreement: None — SSA agreements overview