How to get an electronic work permit in Jordan? A comprehensive step-by-step guide

• The electronic work permit in Jordan has become one of the most important digital government services that the Ministry of Labor has provided to facilitate the procedures for employers and expatriate workers.

• Instead of going to offices and standing in lines, you can now submit applications online, pay fees electronically, and track the application until the permit is issued through a unified official platform.

In this article, we provide you with a clear guide on how to obtain an electronic work permit in Jordan, starting from submitting the application, through the payment mechanism, to tracking the application status and issuing the work permit completely.

What is the electronic work permit platform?

The Jordanian Ministry of Labor launched a work permit platform to offer services for extracting and renewing work permits for expatriate workers digitally. The platform aims to:

1. Reduce time and effort for citizens and employers

2. Minimize direct contact and congestion

3. Speed up approval procedures

4. Provide electronic tracking of the application without the need for repeated reviews

Whether you are an employer in various sectors, farm, small enterprise, or an expatriate worker, through the platform you can accomplish all procedures online easily.

Who can use the service?

The service of issuing electronic work permits for expatriate labor is provided to the following entities:

1. Employers in various sectors

2. Legally registered companies and institutions

3. Licensed individual businesses

4. Offices and companies that bring in expatriate labor

Provided that they have accurate information registered at the Ministry of Labor.

Steps for applying for a work permit online

If you're looking for steps to submit an application for a work permit online, here are the steps in a simple and clear manner:

1. Log in to the electronic work permit platform

Visit the official platform of the Ministry of Labor and the specific electronic services for work permits.

2. Create an account or log in

If you're a new user, create an account by entering the basic information. If you already have an account, simply log in using your identity number or business data.

3. Select the work permit issuance service

From the services menu, choose "Issuing a work permit" or "Renewing a work permit" depending on your need.

4. Enter the worker's details

Enter all required details such as:

• Worker's name

• Nationality

• Passport number or unified number

• Required occupation

• Place of work

5. Upload required documents

Documents such as:

• Passport photo

• Employment contract

• Residence permit if available

• Any documents required according to the sector

6. Review the details and submit the application

Verify the accuracy of the data and then press send to have the application reviewed.

With these steps, you have completed the process of how to obtain an electronic work permit in Jordan correctly.

Method of paying work permit fees electronically

One of the major advantages offered by the platform is the ability to pay work permit fees electronically easily. After preliminary approval of the application, the required fee amount will appear based on the type of permit and sector. After that:

1. Choose an appropriate electronic payment method (bank card - e-bills - approved payment channels).

2. Pay the fees and you will receive a confirmation message.

3. The process is automatically documented within the system without the need for a paper receipt.

4. Electronic payment saves significant time and ensures the transaction is processed swiftly, minimizing any administrative errors or delays.

How to track the status of a work permit application?

After submitting the application and making the payment, an employer may need to find out the status of the transaction. Here comes the feature of how to track the status of a work permit application electronically from the same platform.

• Log into your account

• Head to the "My Applications" or "Work Permits" menu

• You will find all applications along with the status of each application (under review – awaiting payment – completed – needing amendment – rejected – issued)

In case of insufficient documents, a note will appear for that, with the possibility of re-uploading documents and correcting the request without the need for revisiting the ministry's offices.