Work Visa and Work Permit
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 30-60 days
- Fee
- 300 JOD (approximately $420 USD)
- Validity
- 1 year, renewable
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Foreign nationals need both a work visa and a work permit to legally work in Jordan. Work permit issued by Ministry of Labor grants legal authorization to work. All expats must secure a job before obtaining work visa and permit. Foreign workers not allowed in certain professions reserved for Jordanians (administrative roles, drivers, telecommunications workers).
Eligibility
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Employment
Must have secured employment with a Jordanian employer. Employer must demonstrate inability to find qualified local candidate through labor market test.
Required status: Job offer from Jordanian employer required
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Purpose of visit
For employment purposes in Jordan.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes
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Police clearance
Validity months: 6
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
Required tests: General health examination; Validity months: 6
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: Yes; Must be translated: No
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Work permit notification
Provide work permit approval, notification or authorisation evidence from the relevant authority.
Issuing authority: As required by issuing authority; Permit number: Required after approval
How to apply
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Document gathering
Employer submits job advertisement and conducts labor market test to demonstrate local talent shortage.
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Document submission
Employer applies to Ministry of Labor for work permit on behalf of foreign employee.
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Processing wait
Wait for work permit approval from Ministry of Labor.
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Fee payment
Pay work permit and visa fees.
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Visa collection
Receive work visa and travel to Jordan to begin employment.