AMMAN, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) -- Jordan on Thursday extended temporary residency permits for foreigners to three months, up from one month, in a move aimed at promoting tourism and attracting investment.
Interior Minister Mazen Faraya said the new rules apply to all foreigners entering through Jordan's border crossings, except those on work visas. Under the updated policy, visitors will receive a three-month residency stamp directly on their passports upon arrival.
The change removes the previous requirement for visitors to extend their initial one-month permits at local security centers.
Faraya said the measures are part of a broader strategy to stimulate the national economy. Longer stays are expected to encourage growth in the medical tourism sector and give foreign investors more flexibility to explore business opportunities in Jordan.
Jordan welcomed around 6.1 million foreign tourists in 2024 and is expected to report stronger arrivals for 2025, according to data released by the kingdom's tourist ministry. ■
