Jordan
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan · Capital: Amman
A stable, Western-friendly Levantine kingdom that punches above its weight in tech and NGOs, with a high-quality capital in Amman and an investor-residency route.
Migration statistics
Who is arriving
Top source countries and the make-up of recent arrivals into Jordan.
Policy overview
2 visa routes into Jordan
Eligibility, fees, processing times and whether each route leads to permanent residence.
JO-WP
Employer-sponsored work permit plus residence.
Eligibility
- Job offer
- Employer sponsorship
Document checklist (9 items)
Core
Professional
Background
Investor Residency
InvestorJO-INV
Residence (and a citizenship track) for qualifying investors.
Eligibility
- Qualifying investment/deposit
Document checklist (10 items)
Core
Professional
Financial
Background
Economic context
The numbers behind the move
Pay reflects the local market in Jordan, what you'd typically earn there, not your current salary.
Skill shortages
Sectors actively recruiting from abroad
Where Jordan needs foreign talent most, and what those roles pay.
Tech & startups
Amman is a recognised Arabic-language tech and content hub.
NGOs & development
A regional base for UN agencies and international NGOs.
Recent changes
What's changed lately
Recent policy changes that affect migrants, newest first.
No policy changes recorded in the last 90 days. The intelligence agent is monitoring.
Quality of life
What living there feels like
Amman
Capital & tech/NGO hubThe cosmopolitan capital, home to tech startups, NGOs and most professional jobs.
- Cost index
- 58
- 1-bed rent
- $600
- Quality
- 70
Irbid
University cityA northern university city with a young population and lower costs.
- Cost index
- 46
- 1-bed rent
- $380
- Quality
- 66
Aqaba
Red Sea & free zoneJordan's Red Sea port and special economic zone, with diving and tax perks.
- Cost index
- 50
- 1-bed rent
- $450
- Quality
- 68
Safety & climate
The reception you can expect
How welcoming the public and political mood is, how safe it is, and how geopolitically stable the country is right now.
Anti-migrant sentiment
trendA stable island in a volatile region, hosting many refugees and international organisations.
Higher = more hostile public/political climate.
Geopolitical stability
A composite of governance, security and regional-risk signals. Higher means a more predictable environment for settling long term.
Higher = more stable.
Safety
One of the safest countries in the region for residents and visitors.
Higher = safer (crime index 32/100).
Where to live
Which Jordan city fits you?
Cities matched to who you are, career, family, retirement, study or remote work. We flag the ones to consider and the ones to approach with care.
Amman
Hilly & modern
The cosmopolitan capital, home to tech startups, NGOs and most professional jobs.
Irbid
Academic north
A northern university city with a young population and lower costs.
Aqaba
Diving & duty-free
Jordan's Red Sea port and special economic zone, with diving and tax perks.
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