🇯🇴 Jordan · Employer-sponsored work
Free Work Permits for Day Laborers — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €430 |
| Minimum annual salary | JOD 4,200 |
| Proof of savings | €6,148 |
| Minimum investment | €12,296 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €194 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- 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.
- 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.
“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)”
“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.