🇯🇴 Jordan · Employer-sponsored work

Free Work Permits for Day Laborers — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-24 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€430
Minimum annual salaryJOD 4,200
Proof of savings€6,148
Minimum investment€12,296
Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired
Age range18–60

Costs

Application / consular fee€194

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://mol.gov.jo/EBV4.0/Root_Storage/EN/EB_Info_Page/Comprehensive_Guide_for_issuing_work_permits_26-4-2026.pdf.
  3. Typical processing: ~14 days.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €430.

Does this visa lead to permanent residence?

No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Minimum annual salary

“XXXIII. Principles for Issuing Free Work Permits for Day Laborers for the Year 2025 ... D. Free work permit for day laborers ... a permit for the profession of a day laborer (free permit) (guia não estabelece limiar salarial para o permit de day laborer)”

No direct PR path

“guia de emissão de work permits; silente sobre residência permanente”

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.

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