How much do you need to spend on Jordanian property to get residency?
Under the Cabinet's July 2026 amendments, JD 200,000 buys a five-year residency when bought from a developer or housing company, JD 300,000 from any other seller, and JD 150,000 outside the Capital Governorate. The property must be held for five years without being sold or mortgaged, and the Department of Lands and Survey sets its value.
Sources: Invest Jordan: residency criteria · Enterprise: foreign residential land · Department of Lands and Survey.
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Residency thresholds for property buyers in Jordan
| Purchase | Minimum value | In Amman's market |
|---|---|---|
| From a developer or housing company | JD 200,000 | 45% of apartments we checked ask this or more |
| From any other seller | JD 300,000 | 16% of apartments we checked ask this or more |
| Outside the Capital Governorate | JD 150,000 | No need to buy from a developer |
Thresholds from the Cabinet decision of 15 July 2026 reported by Invest Jordan. Market shares from 716 apartment listings on Hagzi, 10 October 2026.
The conditions that apply
Holding period
At least five years, without selling or mortgaging.Valuation
The Department of Lands and Survey values the property.Who it applies to
Investors and non-investors alike, regardless of previous stay in Jordan.Non-compliance
Residency is cancelled if the conditions are not met.Approval to buy
Foreigners still need the Interior Minister's approval to buy.What the thresholds buy in Amman
JD 200,000
About 45% of the apartments we checked ask this or more; the median three-bedroom asks about JD 175,000.JD 300,000
About 16% ask this or more, mostly in Abdoun, the 4th Circle and Dabouq.JD 150,000
Outside the Capital Governorate; within Amman about 71% of apartments ask this or more.Related guides
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Do you get residency for buying property in Jordan?
Yes, in some cases. Under the Cabinet's July 2026 amendments, property worth at least JD 200,000 from a developer or housing company, JD 300,000 from another seller, or JD 150,000 outside the Capital Governorate earns a five-year residency. The property must be kept for at least five years without being sold or mortgaged. This guide →
How much property do you need to buy for residency in Jordan?
The lowest threshold is JD 200,000 when you buy from a developer or housing company in the Capital Governorate; buying from another seller needs JD 300,000, and JD 150,000 applies outside the Capital Governorate without needing a developer. Among 716 apartments we checked, 45% ask JD 200,000 or more and 16% ask JD 300,000 or more. Property prices by area →
How long does property residency last in Jordan?
Five years, granted or renewed, to investors and non-investors alike, regardless of previous residence in Jordan. Failing to meet the conditions leads to cancellation of the residency. This guide →
Can I sell or mortgage a property I used to get residency?
Not during the five-year holding period: the property must be retained for at least five years without being sold or mortgaged, or the residency can be cancelled. Mortgages in Jordan →
Who decides the value of the property for residency?
The Department of Lands and Survey values the property, so the price you pay is not necessarily the value that counts. Ask for a valuation before you commit. Prices by area →
Does a villa in Amman qualify for residency?
Usually, on price: villas in our data ask a median of about JD 830k, well above the thresholds, but the purchase source rule applies (developer or other seller) and the property must be held for five years. Villas for sale →
Do I still need approval to buy property as a foreigner?
Yes. Residency through property does not remove the need for the Minister of Interior's approval of a non-Jordanian's purchase, and the Interior Ministry provides a security clearance as part of the residency process, according to one report. Foreign buyer rules →
What are the fees on a residency purchase?
The usual registration fee of up to 3% and 3% sale tax apply, plus agent and legal fees. On a JD 200,000 purchase the two official charges come to about JD 12,000 if both fall on the buyer. Registration fees →