Exemption with indefinite work rights
No visa neededJordanian citizens and holders of Jordan-issued travel documents for stateless persons and refugees qualify. The document holder's wife and children also qualify with proof.
- Stay
- Indefinite.
Not offered
Jordan visas
Jordan work visa
A separate work visa is not described. Certain groups can work indefinitely without immigration requirements. Accompanying household staff have a separate visa-on-arrival route.
Ways to get a Jordan work visa
Visa on arrival for accompanying staff
Visa on arrivalStaff such as housemaids and drivers qualify when travelling with their employer. Ordinary passport holders from Myanmar, Syria and Yemen are excluded.
- Stay
- Up to 3 months.
Who doesn't
Jordanian citizens, and holders of Jordan-issued travel documents for stateless persons and refugees, including their wife and children with proof, can work indefinitely without immigration requirements.
Good to know
- General work visa requirements are not provided.
- A visa on arrival for accompanying staff does not establish general work rights for other visitors.
Questions
Do I need a work visa for Jordan?
Jordanian citizens, and holders of Jordan-issued travel documents for stateless persons and refugees, including their wife and children with proof, can work indefinitely without immigration requirements.
What are the ways to get a work visa for Jordan?
There are 2 options: Exemption with indefinite work rights (no visa at all); Visa on arrival for accompanying staff (a visa at the border).
Who can go to Jordan without a work visa?
Jordanian citizens and holders of Jordan-issued travel documents for stateless persons and refugees qualify. The document holder's wife and children also qualify with proof.
How long can I stay on a Jordan work visa?
Indefinite for the stated exempt groups.
Is there a work visa for Jordan?
A separate work visa is not described. Certain groups can work indefinitely without immigration requirements. Accompanying household staff have a separate visa-on-arrival route.
Does my passport change whether I need a work visa for Jordan?
Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Jordan visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.
Can a work visa for Jordan be refused?
Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.
Where do I check the latest Jordan work visa rules?
On Jordan's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.
Can I change my work visa once I am in Jordan?
Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.
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