Rule · CBJ · 19 Sep 2016
The Central Bank of Jordan instructs commercial banks and exchange companies to require expatriate workers to present a valid residence card or valid work permit before transferring funds abroad. Transfers must be executed in accordance with the geographic region specified in the worker's permit. This directive implements measures from the Ministry of Labor to regulate the labor market.
Number: 12036
Date: 10/12/1437 AH
Corresponding Date: 2016/9/19 AD
Greetings,
Further to our Circular No. (6932/4/2/10) dated 2015/6/4 regarding financial transfers executed by expatriate workers, we attach herewith the letter of His Excellency the Minister of Labor No. (9810/99/F) dated 2016/8/14, for your action according to the due process.
Please accept the highest assurances of respect,
The Governor
Dr. Ziad Fariz
P.O. Box 37 • Amman 11118 Jordan • Tel: 4630301 • Fax: 4638889 • Website: www.cbi.gov.jo • Email: info@cbi.gov.jo
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Sir: Dr. Jasim Sulaiman
Number: 9810/99/F
Date: 11 Dhu al-Qi'dah 1437
Corresponding Date: 2016/08/14
Greetings,
For the purpose of controlling and regulating the labor market, we request your Excellency's kind approval and instruction to all commercial banks and exchange companies as follows:
Not to allow expatriate workers to transfer any financial amounts outside the country unless they present a valid residence card for nationalities residing under the provisions of the Residence and Foreigners Affairs Law, or present a valid work permit for other nationalities.
That the transfer by the expatriate worker be executed according to the geographic region stated in the permit.
Please accept the highest assurances of respect,
Minister of Labor
Ali Zahir Al-Ghazawi
Central Bank of Jordan
Administrative Department
Correspondence and Documentation Section
| Serial Number | 2016 - 10 - 306 |
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| Department |
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan www.mol.gov.jo : Website - Jordan P.O. Box 8160 11121 +962 6 5855072 : Tel +962 6 5802666 : Fax ```
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