Jordan
Annual Residence Permit Based on Bank Deposit
Jordan's Annual Residence Permit Based on Bank Deposit allows foreign nationals to reside in the country without employment, based on financial self-sufficiency demonstrated through a bank deposit at a Jordanian bank. The permit targets retirees, persons of independent means, and others with sufficient financial resources who wish to live in Jordan without working locally. Following major reforms in February 2025, the deposit requirement was halved from JOD 20,000 to JOD 10,000 for non-property owners, and eliminated entirely for property owners who have resided in Jordan for more than two years.
- Bank deposit of JOD 10,000 (~USD 14,100) at a Jordanian bank, or no deposit if you own property and have resided in Jordan for 2+ years
- Must not engage in local employment — this is a non-work residence permit
- No educational or professional qualifications required
- Clean criminal record
- Ministry of Interior approval (includes security clearance)
- Health insurance coverage (typically JOD 70–120 per year)
- Medical examination for applicants aged 12 and above
- HIV testing is mandatory for stays exceeding 30 days
- Valid passport (minimum 3 months validity; travel documents require 6+ months)
- Bank certificate from a Jordanian bank confirming the required deposit
- Property registration deed (if using the reduced deposit option)
- Ministry of Interior approval letter
- Housing verification form with fingerprint
- Two passport-size photographs
- Medical examination results (for applicants aged 12+)
- Previous residency documents (for renewals)
The permit is granted for 1 year and must be renewed annually through the same application process. Renewal must be completed within one month of expiration to avoid overstay penalties. After 10 consecutive years of legal residence, the Minister of Interior may grant a five-year renewable residence permit. The five-year permit becomes invalid after six continuous months of absence from Jordan.
Spouse and dependent children can be sponsored under the main applicant's personal sponsorship. They are included in the same application and covered by the same bank deposit requirement with no additional separate deposit per dependant. Each family member requires the same documentation, including passport copy, photographs, and medical examination for those aged 12 and above.
Residents spending 183 or more days in Jordan in a tax year are considered tax residents. Tax residents are subject to progressive income tax rates from 5% to 30% on Jordan-sourced income. Foreign-source income earned and kept abroad is generally not taxed unless remitted or connected to Jordanian business activity. A personal allowance of JOD 9,000 applies per taxpayer, plus JOD 9,000 for family members.
All applications must be submitted electronically through the Ministry of Interior e-services portal at eservices.moi.gov.jo (mandatory since July 2023). The applicant submits the online application with required documents. The Ministry of Interior reviews the application and issues an approval letter, then a letter is prepared and addressed to the relevant Jordanian bank to confirm the deposit. Once approved, the applicant visits the Residency and Borders Administration in person to complete processing, pay fees, and receive the residence card and passport stamp. In-person processing takes approximately 15 minutes once all documentation is in order.
Annual permit fee: JOD 30
Foreigners who fail to renew their residence permit within one month of expiration face fines of JOD 90 per month or JOD 3 per day for partial months. A separate fine of JOD 200 applies for failure to register with authorities within the required timeframe.
- This permit does not authorize any form of employment in Jordan; holders who wish to work must obtain a separate work permit
- The bank deposit must be maintained at a Jordanian bank for the duration of residence; withdrawal or transfer may jeopardize the permit
- Property used to qualify for the reduced deposit requirement is subject to a lock-in period: 3 years for residential properties and 5 years for commercial properties
- GCC nationals and Egyptian and Syrian citizens are excluded from this permit category due to separate bilateral arrangements
- Jordan does not offer permanent residency through this pathway; citizenship by investment is a separate program
Links
- https://moi.gov.jo/AR/Pages/%D8%A5%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%A9_%D8%B3%D9%86%D9%88%D9%8A%D8%A9_%D8%A8%D9%85%D9%88%D8%AC%D8%A8_%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%B9%D8%A9_%D8%A8%D9%86%D9%83%D9%8A%D8%A9
- https://moi.gov.jo/EN/Pages/Residence_Permits_E_Applications
- https://www.psd.gov.jo/ar-jo/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AD%D8%AA%D9%88%D9%89/%D8%AE%D8%AF%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A3%D9%85%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%A9/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%86%D9%88%D9%8A%D8%A9/
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