Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan · work sponsored
Work Residency (Employer-Sponsored)
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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.
- Processing time
- Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official Ministry of Interior page.
- Government fees
- Indicative only - residence permit fees apply, separate from the Ministry of Labour work permit; confirm current amounts on the official page.
- Typical duration
- Generally valid for one year and renewed annually while the employment and work permit continue. Confirm current validity on the official page.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
This is Jordan's work residency - the annual residence permit a foreign worker holds to live in Jordan while employed. It is administered by the Ministry of Interior through the Public Security Directorate. It sits alongside a separate work permit from the Ministry of Labour, which authorises the job itself; the system is employer-led, so your sponsoring company drives both. Residence permits in Jordan are generally valid for a year and renewed annually. Good to know: since October 2025, foreigners staying beyond a short initial period must register their residence with the Public Security Directorate within the deadline after arrival.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓A Jordanian employer sponsors the foreign worker for the residence permit.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
- ✓A separate work permit from the Ministry of Labour authorises the employment.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
- ✓The applicant registers their residence with the Public Security Directorate within the required period after arrival.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
- ✓A valid passport and supporting employment documents are provided.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
Common blockers
- !No Jordanian employer is sponsoring the residence and work permit.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
- !The separate Ministry of Labour work permit has not been obtained.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
- !The applicant misses the registration deadline with the Public Security Directorate after arrival.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Employment contract or letter from the sponsoring Jordanian employer.Ministry of Interior (Jordan) ↗
- ·Ministry of Labour work permit authorising the employment.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 with your employer that they will sponsor both the work permit and the residence permit, using the official Ministry of Interior page.
Build the evidence pack
Assemble your employment contract, the Ministry of Labour work permit, your passport and required medical and supporting documents.
Submit through the official channel
Apply for the work residency through the Ministry of Interior's electronic residence services as instructed by your employer.
After approval
Register your residence with the Public Security Directorate within the deadline after arrival, and renew the permit annually while you remain employed.
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 guidanceApplicant + sponsorUse official Work Residency (Employer-Sponsored) route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Work Residency (Employer-Sponsored).
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need both a work permit and a residence permit in Jordan?+
Yes. The Ministry of Labour issues the work permit (the right to do the job) and the Ministry of Interior issues the residence permit (the right to live in Jordan). They are separate, and your employer normally arranges both. Confirm the current process on the official pages.
Is the work residency a permanent status?+
No. It is an annual residence permit, generally valid for a year and renewed annually while you stay employed. It is not permanent residence. Also remember to register your residence with the Public Security Directorate after arriving. Confirm the current rules on the official page.
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