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Jordan Work permit
Work visa and Ministry of Labour work permit for non-Jordanian workers
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Key facts
Work permit is a work route for Jordan. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
Time and long term
Where to applyFrom abroad
The employer brings the worker in from outside Jordan on a Ministry of Labour recruitment letter, and the Ministry of Interior issues the work visa.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Applications are made from outside Jordan, not after arriving
- Needs a job offer from an employer in Jordan
What you'll need
Who can apply3
- A Jordanian employer or licensed company requests the worker; the worker is outside Jordan.
- The occupation is open to non-Jordanians; some occupations are closed and others need approval from the competent authority.
- The permitted number of non-Jordanian workers depends on the economic sector and the Jordanian workforce employed.
Documents3
- A passport or travel document valid for at least 6 months is required.
- A copy of the Ministry of Labour recruitment letter is required.
- A valid trade licence is required when the applicant is a company or establishment.
Steps1
- The employer files the visa application electronically and receives the approval notice electronically.
What happens at day 183
How Jordan decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
- At least 183 days in a tax period (calendar year), consecutive or interruptedA natural person who is physically present in Jordan for at least 183 days in the tax period is a resident person.
- Foreign-source income
Income arising in Jordan is the taxable base; a resident's income from abroad is taxed only for income arising from funds and deposits from Jordan, at 10% of net income, under the 2014 law.
All tax rules for Jordan Tax records checked
Full official text
Foreign workers outside Jordan are brought in by an employer on a recruitment letter from the Ministry of Labour; the Ministry of Interior issues the work visa. 1 2 3
Requirements
- A Jordanian employer or licensed company requests the worker; the worker is outside Jordan. 1 2
- The occupation is open to non-Jordanians; some occupations are closed and others need approval from the competent authority. 2
- The permitted number of non-Jordanian workers depends on the economic sector and the Jordanian workforce employed. 2
- A passport or travel document valid for at least 6 months is required. 1
- A copy of the Ministry of Labour recruitment letter is required. 1
- A valid trade licence is required when the applicant is a company or establishment. 1
- The employer files the visa application electronically and receives the approval notice electronically. 1
Stay
- Under the Labour Law (Article 12) the term of a work permit does not exceed one year and is renewable. For occupations on the Ministry of Labour specialised-skills list, permits are issued for two years, one year, six months or three months.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Work
Work for the employer named in the permit, in an occupation that is open to non-Jordanians.
Official sources
- Visa for the purpose of work · Ministry of Interior, Jordan · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2025-11-09
- Comprehensive guide to the bases for issuing work permits to non-Jordanian workers (updated 20 August 2026) · Ministry of Labour, Jordan · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2026-08-20
- Labour Law No. 8 of 1996 and its amendments (English text) · Ministry of Labour, Jordan · checked 2026-10-11
Work permit and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work permit | – | – | – |
| Skilled work permit | – | 2 yr, renewable | – |
| LTR · Highly Skilled Thailand | Needs income of $80k+ a year | 5 yr, renewable | – |
| Engineer/Specialist visa Japan | – | 5 yr, renewable | Limited |
| Golden Visa · Parent rep $25M Indonesia | Needs an investment from $25M | 5 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How long can I stay on the Work permit?
Under the Labour Law (Article 12) the term of a work permit does not exceed one year and is renewable.
Can I work on the Work permit?
Work for the employer named in the permit, in an occupation that is open to non-Jordanians.
How are Work permit holders taxed in Jordan?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Work permit. The standard rules apply: Income tax under Law No. 34 of 2014 applies to income arising in Jordan, and exemptions apply only where the law names them; the general sales tax rate is 16% on goods and services not listed in the reduced-rate or exempt schedules.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 3 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Visa for the purpose of work · Ministry of Interior, Jordan · checked 2026-10-11
- Comprehensive guide to the bases for issuing work permits to non-Jordanian workers (updated 20 August 2026) · Ministry of Labour, Jordan · checked 2026-10-10
- Labour Law No. 8 of 1996 and its amendments (English text) · Ministry of Labour, Jordan · checked 2026-10-11
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