Residence in Jordan: permits and requirements
Living legally in Jordan is possible through 6 permit types: work, investment, family, study, retiree. Each program has its own requirements; below are the duration, renewal, costs and documentation according to the country's official sources.
Work Residence
Residence type #1 of 6
Residence permit for foreigners employed in Jordan
Requirements
- Work contract registered with the Jordanian Ministry of Labor
- Work permit issued by the Ministry of Labor
- Registration with the Ministry of Interior (Residence Directorate)
- Not displacing qualified Jordanian workers
Documentation
- Valid passport (minimum 6 months)
- Registered work contract
- Work permit from the Ministry of Labor
- Registration of the employing company
- Jordan medical certificate
- Passport-size photos (4 units)
- Criminal record certificate from the country of origin
Frequently asked questions about residence in Jordan
How many types of residence permits are there in Jordan?
Jordan offers 6 residence permit types, grouped into the categories work, investment, family, study, retiree. Each permit has its own requirements, duration and documentation, detailed in this fact sheet according to the country's official sources.
How long do residence permits in Jordan last?
Durations vary by permit type: 1 year, renewable annually; 3 years initially, renewable up to 5 years; 1 year renewable (coextensive with the holder's residence); 1 academic year, renewable annually. The exact details of each type appear in the corresponding fact sheet.
Can residence permits in Jordan be renewed?
Yes. All residence permit types of Jordan (6 in total) are renewable before their expiration, according to the rules of each program.
What documentation is usually required to reside in Jordan?
Although each permit requires its own file, the most recurrent documents are: Valid passport; Certificado médico. The complete list by residence type appears in each fact sheet, together with the corresponding official link.
Does residence in Jordan lead to nationality?
Yes, through the Naturalization by residence pathway, which requires 4 years’ ordinary residence (Nationality Law 6/1954, art. 12(1)). The complete requirements are in the nationality fact sheet of Jordan.
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