Regulatory Update | 10 August 2026
The Jordanian Ministry of Labour has announced procedures allowing employers to regularize the status of non-Jordanian workers of various nationalities, subject to the applicable official conditions and requirements. The limited period began on 15 June 2026 and ends on 30 September 2026, giving companies an important opportunity to review affected cases and take the required action before the deadline.
Deadline: 30 September 2026
The regularization window is limited. Each worker’s position should be reviewed individually against the official requirements applicable to that case.
Decision summary
The Ministry’s announcement sets a defined period for regularizing the status of non-Jordanian workers in violation, covering workers of all nationalities subject to the applicable conditions and requirements. The period took effect on 15 June 2026 and remains open until 30 September 2026.
For employers, the practical priority is to establish a clear and current view of their non-Jordanian workforce records, identify cases that may require attention, and confirm the procedure and documentation applicable to each case. The announcement should not be treated as automatic eligibility or approval; individual facts and official requirements remain decisive.
Which companies should act?
Any company employing non-Jordanian workers should consider a structured review if it is uncertain whether its records, permits, occupations, sectors, or employer registrations are complete and consistent. This is particularly relevant where documents have expired, are missing, contain inconsistencies, or no longer reflect the worker’s current employment circumstances.
A review may also be appropriate for businesses with a large or distributed workforce, multiple operating locations, recent changes in roles or sectors, or legacy employee files that have not been checked recently. The purpose is to identify questions early—not to assume that every worker requires regularization.
What should employers review?
A focused initial review may include the following areas, depending on the circumstances and the official requirements applicable to each worker:
- The status and validity of work permits.
- Whether each worker’s occupation and sector match the applicable authorization.
- The employer under whom each worker is registered.
- Any expired, missing, or inconsistent employment documentation.
- The procedures and supporting documents required for each individual case.
Employers should maintain a case-by-case list showing the worker, the issue identified, the documents available, the documents still required, the responsible person, and the next action. This creates a controlled process and helps management monitor progress before the window closes.
Why companies should not wait
Case review, document collection, internal approvals, and follow-up can take time—especially where records are incomplete or information must be confirmed with different parties. Starting early gives the company more time to identify gaps, organize supporting documentation, and obtain a case-specific assessment before 30 September 2026.
Waiting until the final weeks may compress the review and follow-up process. A measured, documented approach now is more effective than a rushed response close to the deadline.
How Kayan Advisory can assist
Kayan Advisory can support companies with an organized administrative and advisory process while recognizing that every case is subject to the competent authorities’ requirements and decisions. Our assistance may include:
- Conducting an initial review of non-Jordanian worker records.
- Identifying cases that may require regularization.
- Preparing a case-by-case action list.
- Organizing the required supporting documents.
- Following up on the relevant regularization procedures.
Our work is designed to help management create visibility, organize responsibilities, and follow each case systematically. Kayan Advisory is not a government representative and does not guarantee eligibility, acceptance, or approval.
Companies seeking broader support for payroll, financial operations, and controlled back-office processes can also review our Corporate Outsourcing & Financial Management service.
Official source
Employers should review the full announcement and any subsequent official guidance published by the Jordanian Ministry of Labour:
Read the official Ministry of Labour announcement
Take the next step
Do not wait until the deadline approaches.
Contact Kayan Advisory for an initial review of your non-Jordanian workforce records and a case-by-case assessment of the required actions before 30 September 2026.
Legal disclaimer
This update is provided for general informational purposes and does not replace a case-specific legal or regulatory assessment. Eligibility and required procedures may vary according to the facts and official requirements applicable to each case.