Does Jordan have a digital nomad visa?

We do not track a dedicated digital nomad visa for Jordan; the closest routes are the Student Residency and Visa on Arrival / Jordan Pass.

How much does the Visa on Arrival / Jordan Pass cost and how long does it take?

The Visa on Arrival / Jordan Pass costs 40 JOD.

Can you get residency through Jordan's Visa on Arrival / Jordan Pass?

No, the Visa on Arrival / Jordan Pass does not offer a direct path to residency in Jordan.

What is Jordan's Escape Score?

Jordan scores 7/10 on Escape Score, our composite measure of visa access, cost of living, safety and quality of life for remote workers and movers.

What visa options does Jordan have?

Jordan has 2 visa routes we track for remote workers and movers, including student and tourist visas.

Jordan Escape Score 7/10: visas, costs & safety

Safety & travel advisory

Check the current official advisory before you plan — especially traveling solo.

Official US State Department travel advisory

Advisories change often — always verify the current status at the official source before you travel. (UK, Canada & Australia publish their own advisories too.)

Jordan’s Escape Score

Good, with trade-offs

7

out of 10 · four pillars

Can I stay?

Can I afford it?

Will I be safe?

Can I live there?

See how Jordan scores on each pillar — and the cited input behind every one — with premium. Unlock the breakdown

Healthcare, taxes & language

The decisive three for a longer stay — with a source to verify each yourself.

Healthcare

Quality 7/10

Public (Ministry of Health/Royal Medical Services) care is basic but broad, while private hospitals in Amman are regionally regarded and draw medical tourists.

Tip: pair with travel-medical + medical-evacuation cover.

Health Care Index

Tax on foreign & pension income

Territorial (source-based)

Income from non-Jordanian sources is generally outside the scope of Jordanian income tax (an exception applies to income from Jordanian-sourced funds/deposits invested abroad), and pension income is treated as exempt/deducted income under the income tax law.

Not tax advice — confirm with a local professional.

PwC tax summary

English proficiency

Moderate

English is taught from early grades and is widely used in Amman's business, tourism, university and private healthcare settings, less so in rural areas.

EF English Index

Visa-free on arrival

How long you can stay without a visa, by passport.

US

30

days · voa

Canada

30

days · voa

UK

30

days · voa

EU

30

days · voa

Australia

30

days · voa

New Zealand

30

days · evisa

Japan

30

days · evisa

South Korea

30

days · evisa

Singapore

30

days · evisa

Hong Kong

14

days · visa_free

China

30

days · evisa

India

30

days · evisa

Switzerland

30

days · evisa

Israel

30

days · voa

Visa by passport

Ways in — every visa route

Ranked by route score — length of stay, ease and speed. It feeds the “Can I stay?” pillar above.

Visa rules change often and official sources can conflict. This is AI-assembled research, not legal or immigration advice — always verify with the official link before you act. Full disclaimer

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