How to Apply Online for Security Approval to Own Property in Jordan

05-Apr-2024
كيفية تقديم موافقة أمنية أونلاين لتملك عقار في الأردن


Applying for security approval online to own property in Jordan is a crucial step for many non-Jordanian foreigners looking to facilitate the process of property ownership in Jordan. After discussing various benefits granted to non-Jordanian foreigners when owning property in Jordan through our website Homes Jordan in multiple articles, including the conditions and procedures qualifying them for approval, we aim to continuously enrich our clients with all important real estate information to serve as a primary reference for them.

 

Today, we will deliver into the process of applying for security approval online for non-Jordanian foreigners through the electronic services provided by the Department of Lands and Survey to own property within Jordan. Before understanding this mechanism, you can familiarize yourself with all the details of property ownership in Jordan and the privileges granted to non-Jordanians through the following articles:

- Can Non-Jordanians Own Property in Jordan?

- Obtaining Residency in Jordan Through Property Purchase

- Granting Jordanian Citizenship to Investors in the RealEstate Sector

 

What Does Security Approval Mean for Property Ownership in Jordan?

Security approval is the approval issued by the Ministry ofInterior to complete the property purchase transaction for a non-Jordanian foreigner after submitting a property purchase request through the Departmentof Lands and Survey website. Security approval is a fundamental requirement for completing the sale and purchase process, serving the investor's interest due to the security conditions surrounding the areas adjacent to Jordan. The condition of security approval falls under the principle of reciprocity for countries from which the non-Jordanian foreigner originates to own properties in Jordan.

 

How to Apply for Security Approval Online to Own Property in Jordan - Electronic Services

To apply for property ownership for a non-Jordanian foreigner, the request is submitted through the following link provided by the Department of Lands and Survey. The client goes through a series of steps, the procedures followed to complete the property ownership request seamlessly from anywhere in the world.

 

Procedures for Applying for Security Approval Online to Own Property in Jordan

The following procedures must be followed to complete the online security approval request, noting that some fields require uploading documentary evidence, powers of attorney, photos, copies, etc.:

1. Declaration of acceptance of the law text accepting the conditions for non-Jordanian property ownership in Jordan.

2. Fill out the applicant's information, which can be the applicant, a representative, or an accredited real estate agency.

3. Add the original property.

4. Applicant information.

5. Add information about the spouse, if any, to research the privileges and benefits that the foreigner receives when owning the property.

6. Provide information about the property, such as: property type, plan, area, location, etc.

7. Attachments of sellers, such as proof documents for the seller.

8. Link buyers with sellers.

9. Review the request by the Department of Lands and Survey, to be raised with its attachments signed by the Director-General to the Ministry of Interior, which in turn issues the security approval for property ownership.

 

What Are the Conditions for Applying for Security Approval Online to Own Property in Jordan?

- Non-Jordanians holding citizenship of a state not recognized by Jordan are not allowed to own property in Jordan.

- The non-Jordanian must complete the project within 4 years from the date of registering the property in his name if it is residential, and 6 years if it is for other purposes.

- The foreigner is prohibited from disposing of the property by transferring ownership before the expiration of the period stipulated in the law. With the exception of properties owned for development or investment purposes.

- Foreigners are prohibited from owning properties in border, archaeological, or historical areas.

- Spouses and minor children are considered as one person.

 

How Long Does it Take to Obtain Security Approval from the Date of Online Submission?

Less than 30 days is the expected time to obtain security approval for property ownership within Jordan. Once the security approval is issued by the competent authorities, the transaction is transferred to the Department of Lands and Survey to obtain approval from the Director-General, Minister of Finance, or the Council of Ministers to complete the transaction and finalize ownership procedures.

 

What Documents Are Required to Apply for Security Approval Online to Own Property in Jordan?

The required documents for applying for security approval online to own property in Jordan do not differ from submitting the application personally at the Department of Lands and Survey building. When submitting the application online through the Department of Lands and Survey website, the type of documents required is specified in each step. Additionally, some of these documents can be issued online through the Department of Lands and Survey. The following are the essential documents required for submitting the request:

1. Copy of valid passport for the buyer.

2. Notarized authorization letter or power of attorney.

3. Statement of change for the temporary partition approved by the Directorate of Survey Services.

4. Registration deed for the property to be purchased.

5. Copy of the zoning plan (recent).

6. Personal details form (requested by the department).

 

Duration of Online Security Approval Submission

Submitting the online security approval request takes less than 30 minutes if all documents and files are ready. Once the application process is completed, security approval is issued within a maximum period of two weeks.

 

One of the distinguished services provided by the Department of Lands and Survey is the ability to specify the status of the applicant, such as real estate offices, buyers, sellers, buyer's agent, seller's agent. This greatly facilitates the selection process for foreigners to submit their application by authorizing individuals or real estate agencies to complete the procedures online.

 

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Sources:

Department of Lands and Survey website