Ammon News - The Ministry of Labour has issued a message to Syrian workers in the Jordanian labour market, stressing that obtaining a security card issued by the Ministry of Interior is a prerequisite for obtaining work permits.

The ministry's spokesperson, Mohammad Zyoud, said Syrian workers are required to obtain work permits and pay the full applicable fees in order to legally work in the Jordanian labour market.

He added that work permits cannot be issued without obtaining the security card issued by the Ministry of Interior.

Regarding first-time work permit applications for Syrians who entered the Kingdom before October 1, 2026, Zyoud explained that foreign workers can pay JD 500 to cover the entire previous period and then obtain a new work permit subject to the applicable fees.