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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.

No sponsorship requiredDoes not lead to permanent residencyA renewable residence permit while the deposit (or property) condition is maintained. Confirm current validity on the official page.In flux
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
Reviewed Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗

In short

As of 18 August 2026, the Self-Funded ("Workless") Residency with Bank Deposit for Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is an unsponsored Jordan immigration route. Sources: official Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan government pages, reviewed 18 August 2026.

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What is the Self-Funded ("Workless") Residency with Bank Deposit in Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan?

Self-Funded ("Workless") Residency with Bank Deposit is an unsponsored Jordan route. Indicative government fees are Indicative only - eligibility rests on a bank deposit (or property), and permit fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page; indicative processing time is Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official Ministry of Interior page; typical duration is A renewable residence permit while the deposit (or property) condition is maintained. Confirm current validity on the official page. This route does not lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Ministry of Interior (Jordan) on 1 June 2026.

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

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. 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.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Arrange the bank certificate (or property deed), your valid passport and the supporting financial documents.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Apply for the workless / self-funded residency through the Ministry of Interior service as instructed.

  4. After approval

    Live in Jordan on your own resources without taking local employment, and renew the permit before it expires.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Self-Funded ("Workless") Residency with Bank Deposit, use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Check whether employment, self-employment, remote work or study is permitted under the status granted. Do not infer unrestricted work rights from the absence of an employer sponsor.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
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Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

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.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Use 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.

    Ministry of Interior (Jordan) · verified

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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.

Can I move to Jordan without a job offer?+

Yes. Not every route needs a Jordanian employer: the self-funded ("workless") residency, the investor residency and the five-year residence are all routes that do not require sponsorship, so you can base your stay on your own funds, a bank deposit or property rather than a job. Only the employer-sponsored work residency requires a Jordanian sponsor. Confirm the current conditions on the official Ministry of Interior page.

What documents prove the source of my funds for the self-funded residency?+

You typically provide a bank certificate evidencing the qualifying deposit (or a property registration deed if you rely on the property-owner easing), a valid passport, and the supporting financial documents the Ministry of Interior requests. Being unable to evidence the lawful source of the deposited funds is a common reason this route is blocked. Confirm the exact document list on the official Ministry of Interior page.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Ministry of Interior (Jordan)

Last checked: 1 June 2026

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