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Jordan Skilled work permit
First stay: 2 yrs
Work permit for non-Jordanian workers with specialised skills (Ministry of Labour)
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Key facts
Skilled work permit is a work route for Jordan. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- First stay
- 2 yrs
Time and long term
RenewalRenewable
Permits of 3 months to 2 years can be renewed through the labour directorate.
Why this route may not fit
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- Needs a job offer from an employer in Jordan
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- A licensed Jordanian employer requests the permit for a worker in an occupation on the specialised-skills list.
- Medical, engineering, academic, banking, insurance, exchange, tourism, sports and aviation occupations need prior approval from the sector regulator.
What you must show1
- Fee: JOD 1,500 (≈ $2,120) for a 1-year permit, JOD 875 (≈ $1,230) for 6 months and JOD 450 (≈ $630) for 3 months, plus JOD 50 (≈ $71) for the skills development body.
Documents2
- The employer submits licences from the regulators, the worker's passport and a CV or employer letter showing the required expertise.
- The worker must pass the medical examination for non-Jordanian workers before the permit is issued.
Steps1
- First-time recruitment requests go to the committee at the Ministry of Labour and are completed at the labour directorate or office.
After you arrive1
- The worker may not move to an occupation outside the specialised-skills list.
What happens at day 183
How Jordan decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 2 years at first, renewable
- 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
Employer-requested work permit for non-Jordanian workers in occupations on the Minister of Labour's specialised-skills list, issued for 2 years, 1 year, 6 months or 3 months; sector quotas do not apply. 1
Requirements
- A licensed Jordanian employer requests the permit for a worker in an occupation on the specialised-skills list. 1
- Medical, engineering, academic, banking, insurance, exchange, tourism, sports and aviation occupations need prior approval from the sector regulator. 1
- Fee: JOD 1,500 (≈ $2,120) for a 1-year permit, JOD 875 (≈ $1,230) for 6 months and JOD 450 (≈ $630) for 3 months, plus JOD 50 (≈ $71) for the skills development body. 1
- The employer submits licences from the regulators, the worker's passport and a CV or employer letter showing the required expertise. 1
- The worker must pass the medical examination for non-Jordanian workers before the permit is issued. 1
- First-time recruitment requests go to the committee at the Ministry of Labour and are completed at the labour directorate or office. 1
- The worker may not move to an occupation outside the specialised-skills list. 1
Stay
- Permits of 2 years, 1 year, 6 months or 3 months, renewable through the labour directorate.
- First stay: 3 to 24 months, decided case by case.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Work
Work for the employer in an occupation on the specialised-skills list.
Official sources
- Guide to work permits for non-Jordanian workers with specialised skills (29 March 2026) · Ministry of Labour, Jordan · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-29
Skilled work permit and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled work permit | – | 2 yr, renewable | – |
| Work permit | – | – | – |
| 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 Skilled work permit?
Permits of 2 years, 1 year, 6 months or 3 months, renewable through the labour directorate.
Can I work on the Skilled work permit?
Work for the employer in an occupation on the specialised-skills list.
How are Skilled work permit holders taxed in Jordan?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Skilled 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 1 official source. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Guide to work permits for non-Jordanian workers with specialised skills (29 March 2026) · Ministry of Labour, Jordan · checked 2026-10-11
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