New Zealander citizens moving to Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
New Zealander nationals typically move to Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by Ministry of Interior (Jordan), so check each route below for its primary source.
We cover 6 Jordan routes — 5 can be started without a job offer, and
Tourist entry
No. New Zealander nationals require a visa to enter Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, even for short tourism. A separate residence or work route is required for long-term stay.
Treaty & bilateral memberships
No nationality-specific treaty routes apply.
Consular processing: a Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence
What this means for New Zealander citizens
Of the 6 Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan routes we cover, 5 can be started without an employer sponsor and 0 can lead to permanent residence. Expect a language test or qualification-recognition step, since language alignment is only partial.
All Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan routes open to New Zealander applicants
General routes available to all nationalities. Click any to read the full guide.
Work Residency (Employer-Sponsored)
For people moving to Jordan with a job: this is the employer-sponsored residence permit you hold alongside a Ministry of Labour work permit so you can live and work in Jordan.
Job offer required · Temporary
Annual Residence for Five Years (Renewable)
For long-settled foreigners and property owners: this renewable five-year residence permit gives a longer, more stable stay than the annual permit - but it is renewable, not a permanent-residence card.
No job offer needed · Temporary
Investor Residency (Qualifying Real-Estate Purchase)
For people buying qualifying property in Jordan: this residency lets a real-estate investor and their family live in Jordan based on a property purchase that meets the threshold.
No job offer needed · Temporary
Self-Funded ("Workless") Residency with Bank Deposit
For people who can support themselves in Jordan without working: this residency is based on your own funds (a bank deposit), with the deposit rules recently eased for long-term property owners.
No job offer needed · Temporary
Family / Follower Residency
For families joining a resident in Jordan: this "follower" residency lets a spouse and children reside with a primary residence-permit holder or a Jordanian family member.
No job offer needed · Temporary
Study Residency
For international students in Jordan: this residence permit lets you live in Jordan while you study at a recognised institution, renewed as your studies continue.
No job offer needed · Temporary
Frequently asked questions
Can New Zealander citizens enter Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan without a visa?+
No. New Zealander nationals require a visa to enter Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, even for short tourism. A separate residence or work route is required for long-term stay.
Which Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan visa routes are best suited to New Zealander applicants?+
New Zealander nationals typically move to Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by Ministry of Interior (Jordan), so check each route below for its primary source.
Where do New Zealander applicants typically apply for a Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan visa?+
Applications are typically processed at a Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence. Some digital and in-country applications can be filed directly with Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan's immigration authority without a consular visit.
Do New Zealander citizens need a job offer to move to Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan?+
Not necessarily. 5 of the 6 Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan routes we cover can be started without an employer sponsor, while the rest need a sponsoring employer or job offer. If you do not have an offer yet, the no-sponsor routes are the place to start.
Can New Zealander citizens get permanent residence in Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan?+
Most Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan routes we cover are temporary rather than direct settlement routes. You may still be able to switch to a settlement route later — check each route's detail.