Jordan (JO)

Valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay. Bring the original plus 3 certified colour copies. Required for every government interaction, banking, hotel check-in and SIM card registration.

The Iqama issued by the Department of Residency and Borders Affairs (DRBA) is your primary identity document as an expat in Jordan. Employer-sponsored workers receive it through their sponsoring company. Others apply directly at the DRBA. Must be renewed annually. Carry it at all times.

Required for all non-Jordanian workers. Issued by the Ministry of Labour, sponsored by the employer, who applies on the employee's behalf before work begins. Working without a valid permit is illegal and can result in deportation.

Required for child school enrolment, family residence permits and nationality applications. Jordan is NOT a member of the Hague Apostille Convention; foreign birth certificates cannot use apostille — they must be authenticated by the Jordanian Embassy or Consulate in the country of origin, followed by attestation at the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) in Amman. Certified Arabic translation required.

Required for spouse and family residence permits and to add dependants to the Iqama. Jordan is NOT a Hague Apostille member; foreign marriage certificates require Jordanian Embassy authentication in the country of origin followed by MoFA attestation. Certified Arabic translation required.

Required for school enrolment, UNHCR registration (if applicable) and family residence permits. Jordan is NOT a Hague Apostille member; documents require Jordanian Embassy authentication followed by MoFA attestation. Certified Arabic translation required.

Degree certificates and transcripts must be authenticated by your home country ministry of education, then by the Jordanian Embassy in your country, then attested by the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Amman. Required for many professional licences and work permits. Certified Arabic translation required.

A medical fitness certificate (including blood tests for HIV and hepatitis) from a DRBA-approved Jordanian clinic is required for most long-term residence permit applications. Must be obtained from an approved clinic in Amman after arrival — home-country medical certificates are generally not accepted.

Original signed contract in Arabic or with a certified Arabic translation. Required for work permit and residence permit processing by the Ministry of Labour. The contract must specify salary, duties, duration and employer details.

International Driving Permit (IDP) is accepted for tourists for up to 3 months. Long-term residents must convert to a Jordanian driving licence at the Traffic Department within 3 months of Iqama issuance. Nationals of some countries can exchange directly; others may require a driving test.

Required for self-sponsored residence applications (investor, retirement categories) as proof of sufficient financial means. Typically 3–6 months of statements from the home-country bank.

Required from your home country for long-term residence permit applications. Jordan is NOT a Hague Apostille member; the certificate cannot use apostille — it must be authenticated by the Jordanian Embassy or Consulate in the issuing country, then attested by the MoFA in Amman. Certified Arabic translation required. Must be recent (typically issued within 3–6 months of application).

Required by the Ministry of Agriculture for pet imports. Core documents: EU pet passport or international veterinary health certificate, valid rabies vaccination record, microchip certificate (ISO standard). An advance import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture is strongly recommended. Confirm current requirements before travel.