Work / Immigration visa · Kenya to Jordan

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

• 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

• Purpose of visit

  For employment purposes in Jordan.

  Includes

  • Employment
  • work

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6

• 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

• Police clearance

  Validity months: 6

• 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

• 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

• 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

1. Document gathering

   Employer submits job advertisement and conducts labor market test to demonstrate local talent shortage.

2. Document submission

   Employer applies to Ministry of Labor for work permit on behalf of foreign employee.

3. Processing wait

   Wait for work permit approval from Ministry of Labor.

4. Fee payment

   Pay work permit and visa fees.

5. Visa collection

   Receive work visa and travel to Jordan to begin employment.

• Apply for an e-Visa online (opens in new tab)

This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.