Get Your Jordan Dual Citizenship — Learn How to Apply
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Eligibility Overview
- By Birth: Individuals born in Jordan to a Jordanian father are automatically citizens. Children born to Jordanian mothers and foreign fathers may apply under limited conditions.
- By Descent: Citizenship passes through the father. Children born abroad to Jordanian fathers are typically considered citizens. Descent from the mother is not automatically recognized but may be granted in some humanitarian cases.
- By Marriage: A foreign woman married to a Jordanian man may apply for citizenship after 3 years of marriage (or 5 years if she is not Arab). A foreign man married to a Jordanian woman is not eligible through marriage.
- By Naturalization: Foreigners may apply for citizenship after 15 years of legal residence in Jordan (4 years for Arabs). Applicants must demonstrate good conduct and economic stability.
- Dual Citizenship Not Recognized: Jordan does not formally recognize dual citizenship. Citizens who voluntarily acquire another nationality may be asked to renounce one. In practice, some dual nationals exist but face legal ambiguity.
Step-by-Step Process
- Confirm your eligibility based on your father’s nationality, marriage to a Jordanian man, or long-term residence.
- Submit your application to the Civil Status and Passports Department (CSPD) or the Ministry of Interior.
- Provide required documentation, including proof of descent, residency, or marriage certificate.
- Undergo background and security checks.
- Take the citizenship oath and complete registration if approved.
Benefits of Jordanian Citizenship
- Live and work freely in Jordan
- Access public healthcare and education
- Own property in your own name
- Pass citizenship to your children through the paternal line
Frequently asked questions.
Does Jordan allow dual citizenship?
Officially, no. Jordan does not recognize dual citizenship. However, in practice, some individuals retain two nationalities. The government may ask you to renounce one, particularly in official settings or public service roles.
Can I get Jordanian citizenship through my mother?
Not automatically. Citizenship is passed through the father. In rare humanitarian or special cases, citizenship may be granted to children of Jordanian mothers and foreign fathers.
Can I apply for Jordanian citizenship through marriage?
If you are a foreign woman married to a Jordanian man, you may apply after 3 years (or 5 years if not Arab). The reverse — foreign men married to Jordanian women — does not qualify through marriage.
How long must I live in Jordan to apply for naturalization?
Non-Arab foreigners must live in Jordan for 15 years. Arab nationals may apply after 4 years. Good behavior, income, and integration are also required.
Do I have to pay taxes in both countries if I have dual citizenship?
If you reside in Jordan, you may be taxed on income earned there. Jordan does not tax worldwide income for non-residents. Dual citizens should consult a tax advisor, especially since Jordan doesn’t formally recognize dual nationality.