Work & Business Guide · JordanWork & Business Guide in Jordan
Job market, business opportunities, and work permits for expats
Employment Rate
58.0%Moderate employment rate with ongoing challenges in labor market development. Government focusing on employment policies, youth participation, and private sector engagement. Tourism, ICT, and industrial sectors driving job creation opportunities.
Startup Ecosystem
65.0%Growing startup ecosystem supported by government incentives and digital transformation initiatives. ICT sector identified as key growth driver with expanding 5G networks and e-commerce demand. Investment promotion strategy emphasizes entrepreneurship and SME support through simplified procedures and targeted financing.
Average Salary Range
JOD 8,000 - JOD 18,000 annually
Average salaries range from 8,000-18,000 JOD annually depending on sector and experience. Technology and pharmaceutical sectors offer higher compensation. Cost of living varies significantly between Amman and other regions.
Work Visa Requirements
EU citizens require a visa for entry. Work permits needed for employment. Tourist visa typically valid for 30 days; work authorization requires employer sponsorship.
Work visa required with employer sponsorship. Investment visa available for entrepreneurs. Residence permits tied to employment or business registration. Processing typically 2-4 weeks.
Jordan requires work authorization for all foreign nationals. Employer sponsorship is standard requirement. Business registration and investment visas available for entrepreneurs. Streamlined procedures implemented through comprehensive service system.
Business Registration
15 working days
Comprehensive service system enables business registration completion within 15 working days. New investment environment law simplified procedures for registering and licensing projects. Online registration available through ministry. Customs exemptions and tax reductions available for qualifying projects.
Remote Work Policies
Remote work permitted under investment environment law. Digital transformation strategy (2026-2028) supports digital work infrastructure and e-commerce development.
Growing acceptance of remote work particularly in ICT and digital services sectors. Co-working spaces expanding in Amman. Digital transformation initiatives promoting flexible work arrangements and technology-enabled employment.
Key Industries
Job Opportunities by Sector
High-demand sector with focus on software development, cybersecurity, and e-commerce. Digital transformation strategy driving growth. Revenues in digital services doubled from $55M (2018) to $110M (2020). Government incentives supporting sector expansion.
Competitive advantage in pharmaceutical manufacturing and chemical products. Strong export potential across 161 countries via free trade agreements. Growing demand for technical and management positions.
Recovery and growth opportunities in hospitality, tour operations, and hotel management. Strategic focus on sustainable tourism development. Multilingual professionals in high demand.
Opportunities in textiles, garments, engineered products, and food processing. Industrial zones providing strategic leverage. Government initiatives targeting SME competitiveness and productivity improvements.
Expanding sector with energy efficiency initiatives and renewable energy projects. Third National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (2024-2026) creating opportunities in energy audit services and sustainable technologies.
Strategic geographic location supporting logistics hub development. Free trade agreements and industrial zones creating demand for logistics professionals and supply chain management expertise.
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