🇯🇴 Jordan · Employer-sponsored work
Transfer Residency — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €615 |
| Minimum annual salary | JOD 6,000 |
| Proof of savings | €12,296 |
| Minimum investment | €24,592 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €615 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://moi.gov.jo/EN/Pages/Residence_Permits_E_Applications.
- Typical processing: ~28 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €615.
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.
“Residence Permits E Applications — page is an e-service application portal (links to apply for temporary/extended residence, five-year residence); states no salary threshold.”
“E-services portal lists 'Annual residence for five years' but is silent on permanent residence.”
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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.