Some Challenges of Transnational Marriage in Jordanian Nationality Law: A Comparative Analytical Study

By exploring the implications of transnational marriages in Jordanian nationality legislation, this research delves into how it stacks up to other Arab nationality laws. A particular focus is on the consequences of a foreigner marrying a Jordanian and how it affects acquiring Jordanian nationality. The study ultimately determines that while foreign wives of Jordanian men may attain Jordanian nationality, the same does not hold true for foreign husbands of Jordanian women. In order to uphold gender equality in matters of nationality, the Jordanian Constitution from 1952 and its respective amendments deem it necessary to address violations such as the one currently at hand. Thus, the study identifies a need for an amendment of the Jordanian nationality law to ensure parity among genders.