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Jordanian Annual Residence for Five Years

A longer-term residence permit issued by the Ministry of Interior for eligible long-staying foreign residents.

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Confirm eligibility criteria and any qualifying-residence or financial conditions for the five-year residence permit with the Ministry of Interior.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Jordan government website before you apply.
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Official name
Annual Residence for Five Years
Route type
Multi-year residence permit
Validity
Five years
Qualifying residence
10 years' legal residence for non-exempt nationalities; waived for wives of Jordanian men
Financial requirement
Bank certificate of 20,000 JD, or 10,000 JD plus a residential-apartment deed in the applicant's name
Where to apply
Directorate of Citizenship, Foreigners Affairs and Investment at the Ministry of Interior headquarters, or the MOI e-services portal

Who it is for

  • Eligible foreign nationals with an established basis to reside long-term in Jordan
  • Those meeting Ministry of Interior conditions for the five-year grant

How to apply

  • Apply for the 'Annual residence for five years' e-service via the Ministry of Interior portal
  • Submit supporting documents establishing eligibility

Requirements

  • Applicants from non-exempt nationalities under the Residency and Foreigners Affairs Law must have legally resided in Jordan for 10 years
  • Wives of Jordanian men are eligible regardless of their length of previous residence in the country

Documents you may need

  • A bank certificate valued at 20,000 JD if you do not hold a registration deed of a residential apartment in your name
  • Or a bank certificate worth 10,000 JD plus a registration deed of a residential apartment in your name (except for wives of Jordanian men)
  • For family members of the five-year resident: copies of their passports, the residency permit of the head of household, and the recommendation of the Residency and Borders department

Frequently asked questions

  • No. Wives of Jordanian men are eligible for the five-year residence permit regardless of their length of previous residence in Jordan.

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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