Living in Jordan
Middle East — Expat guide for moving and living abroad
Country overview
Capital
Amman
Currency
JOD
Continent
Middle East
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Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Jordan.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Jordan
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Visa On Arrival | 30 days |
| Belgium | Visa On Arrival | 30 days |
| Bulgaria | Visa On Arrival | 30 days |
| Croatia | Visa On Arrival | 30 days |
| Cyprus | Visa On Arrival | 30 days |
| Czechia | Visa On Arrival | 30 days |
| Denmark | Visa On Arrival | 30 days |
| Estonia | Visa On Arrival | 30 days |
| Finland | Visa On Arrival | 30 days |
| France | Visa On Arrival | 30 days |
Detailed visa guides for Jordan
Monthly costs
Amman
Rent (center)
650 USD/mo
Groceries
300 USD/mo
Transport
60 USD/mo
Est. Monthly Total
1,110 USD/mo
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Work permits
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Work Permit
Duration: 1 year, renewable
Employer-sponsored, quota system
Salary & tax
Income Tax Range
0% – 20%
Social Security (Employee)
0.075%
Annual thresholds in JOD.
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Insurance
SafetyWing
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Airalo
Jordan eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.
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