Head to head
Jordan vs United Arab Emirates
Three key differences
- Different status types: Jordan grants citizenship, United Arab Emirates grants long-term residence — usually not the same decision.
- Indicative total: United Arab Emirates runs $218,500 below Jordan.
- Upper timeline: United Arab Emirates is 4 months shorter than Jordan.
Field
Jordan
United Arab Emirates
Status type
Citizenship
Long-term residence
Min. investment
$750,000
$545,000
Government & due diligence
$15,000
$1,500
Service fee
$500–$8,000, by program
$500–$8,000, by program
Indicative total (1 applicant)
$765,000
$546,500
Timeline
3–6 mo
1–2 mo
Residency
0 d
0 d/yr
Visit required
Yes
Yes
Eligible family
spouse + children
spouse + children(no age cap, by category) + 父母(add-on)
Dual citizenship
Yes
N/A
Worldwide taxation
No
No
Quota & backlog
Annual quota
None
● Numerically favourable on that line. A number, not a recommendation — no program wins every line.
Figures reflect prevailing industry terms, compiled 2026-08-11. Rules and fees change without notice; official announcements and a case-by-case assessment govern. Totals exclude the service fee, which runs $500–$8,000 by program.