Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan · residence general
Self-Funded ("Workless") Residency with Bank Deposit
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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.
- Processing time
- Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official Ministry of Interior page.
- Government fees
- Indicative only - eligibility rests on a bank deposit (or property), and permit fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page.
- Typical duration
- A renewable residence permit while the deposit (or property) condition is maintained. Confirm current validity on the official page.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
This is Jordan's self-funded residency - the Ministry of Interior calls it "Workless Residency with Bank Deposit". It is for a foreign national who wants to live in Jordan supported by their own resources rather than a Jordanian job. It is administered by the Ministry of Interior through the Public Security Directorate, and eligibility typically rests on placing a qualifying bank deposit (or, in some cases, holding residential property). Important: the deposit rules were eased in February 2025, in particular for long-term property owners - see the in-flux note. Because the surrounding figures are set by the government and were recently changed, treat any amounts as indicative and confirm the current position on the official page.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant supports themselves from their own resources and does not work in Jordan on this basis.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
- ✓Eligibility typically rests on placing a qualifying bank deposit, or in some cases on holding residential property.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
- ✓The deposit rules were eased in February 2025, particularly for long-term property owners.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
- ✓A valid passport and supporting financial documents are provided.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
Common blockers
- !The applicant cannot place the required bank deposit and does not qualify through property.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
- !The applicant intends to work in Jordan, which this "workless" basis does not allow.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
- !The lawful source of the deposited funds cannot be evidenced.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Bank certificate evidencing the qualifying deposit.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
- ·Property registration deed where the property-owner easing is relied upon.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
- ·Valid passport with the validity required at application.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
- ·Supporting financial documents requested by the Ministry of Interior.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm whether you qualify through a bank deposit or, as a long-term property owner, under the eased conditions, using the official Ministry of Interior page.
Build the evidence pack
Arrange the bank certificate (or property deed), your valid passport and the supporting financial documents.
Submit through the official channel
Apply for the workless / self-funded residency through the Ministry of Interior service as instructed.
After approval
Live in Jordan on your own resources without taking local employment, and renew the permit before it expires.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official Self-Funded ("Workless") Residency with Bank Deposit route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Self-Funded ("Workless") Residency with Bank Deposit.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I work in Jordan on the self-funded residency?+
No - this is a "workless" residency, meaning it is based on supporting yourself from your own funds rather than a Jordanian job. If you want to work, you need an employer-sponsored work residency and a Ministry of Labour work permit instead. Confirm the current rules on the official page.
Did the bank-deposit rules recently change?+
Yes. In February 2025 the deposit rules were eased, in particular for long-term property owners, and the deposit required for non-property owners was reduced. Because these figures are set by the government and were recently changed, treat any amount as indicative and confirm the current position on the official Ministry of Interior page.
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