Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan · study
Study Residency
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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.
- Processing time
- Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official Ministry of Interior page.
- Government fees
- Indicative only - residence permit fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page.
- Typical duration
- Generally valid for one year and renewed annually as your studies continue. Confirm current validity on the official page.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
This is Jordan's study residency - the residence permit for an international student enrolled at a recognised institution in Jordan. It is administered by the Ministry of Interior through the Public Security Directorate, which lists it as "Study Residency". You apply on the basis of your enrolment and show you can support yourself while studying. Residence permits are generally valid for a year and renewed annually as your studies continue. Good to know: since October 2025, foreigners must register their residence with the Public Security Directorate within the deadline after arrival, so attend to that promptly. This is a study route and is not by itself a route to settlement.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant is enrolled at a recognised institution in Jordan.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
- ✓Enrolment documents from the institution support the residence application.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
- ✓The applicant can support themselves during the studies.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
- ✓The applicant registers their residence with the Public Security Directorate within the required period after arrival.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
Common blockers
- !No enrolment at a recognised institution can be evidenced.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
- !Funds to support the period of study cannot be evidenced.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
- !The student misses the registration deadline with the Public Security Directorate.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Enrolment or acceptance documents from the recognised institution.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
- ·Proof of funds to support yourself during the studies.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
- ·Valid passport with the validity required at application.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
- ·Medical and supporting documents as required by the Ministry of Interior.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm your institution is recognised and you have enrolment documents, using the official Ministry of Interior page.
Build the evidence pack
Gather your enrolment documents, proof of funds, valid passport and required medical and supporting documents.
Submit through the official channel
Apply for the study residency through the Ministry of Interior service as instructed.
After approval
Register your residence with the Public Security Directorate after arriving, study, and renew the permit annually as your programme continues.
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 Study Residency route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Study Residency.
Ministry of Interior (Jordan) · verified
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a residence permit to study in Jordan?+
Yes. International students hold a study residency from the Ministry of Interior to live in Jordan while studying, based on enrolment at a recognised institution. It is generally valid for a year and renewed as your studies continue. Confirm the current documents on the official page.
What is the new registration step I keep hearing about?+
Since October 2025, foreigners staying beyond a short initial period must register their residence with the Public Security Directorate within the deadline after arriving in Jordan. Students should attend to this promptly. Confirm the current registration rule on the official Ministry of Interior page.
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