Interior Minister Mazen Al-Farrayeh announced new measures to facilitate the residency of foreign nationals in the Kingdom, in a move aimed at supporting and strengthening the national economy.
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Al-Farrayeh explained that the measures include approving the granting of a temporary residency permit for a period of three months—rather than one month—to foreign nationals arriving in the Kingdom through border crossings, with the exception of those entering on work visas.
He emphasized that these measures maintain the current visa mechanism, allowing foreign travelers arriving in the Kingdom to have their temporary residency documented directly in their passports for a three-month period at the border crossing. This simplifies entry procedures and residency arrangements for foreigners in the Kingdom.
Al-Farrayeh noted that these measures fall within the Ministry of Interior’s efforts to boost the national economy through incentive-based decisions aimed at increasing the number of travelers arriving in the Kingdom for various purposes.
He added that the measures will also support the tourism and medical tourism sectors by encouraging tourists and patients to visit the Kingdom, stay for longer periods, and receive treatment at Jordanian hospitals—thereby stimulating tourism activity and contributing to the growth of the tourism and healthcare economy.
The Interior Minister further stated that the measures are also intended to attract more investment into the Kingdom by allowing prospective investors sufficient time to explore and thoroughly assess various investment opportunities, which is expected to increase investment levels in Jordan.
It is worth noting that prior to the issuance of these measures, foreign nationals arriving in the Kingdom were granted a temporary residency of one month at border crossings. Those wishing to extend their stay were required to visit the nearest security center to extend their residency for an additional two months. The new measures are in line with the provisions of the Residency and Foreigners’ Affairs Law No. (24) of 1973 and its amendments.
