Moving to Jordan from Republic of the Congo

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Republic of the Congo to Jordan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Republic of the Congo to Jordan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CG
8.4
JO
13.6

Republic of the Congo performs better than Jordan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CG
$209
JO
$798
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CG
1.7
JO
25.1

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Republic of the Congo leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CG
66.0
JO
38.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CG
1.3t
JO
2.1t

Republic of the Congo generally does better on environment, though Jordan leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CG
0.0
JO
7.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CG
0.0%
JO
102.5%

Jordan generally does better on infrastructure, though Republic of the Congo leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CG
20.1%
JO
17.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CG
$6,200
JO
$9,400

Jordan performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CG
62.1 yrs
JO
76.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CG
47.9
JO
13.9

Jordan generally does better on family life, though Republic of the Congo leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Republic of the Congo and Jordan. To live, work, or study long-term in Jordan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Jordan's immigration authority.

Republic of the Congo passport

Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Jordan

Visa Required
Republic of the Congo passport holders need a visa to enter Jordan.
Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo

Visa Required
Jordan passport holders need a visa to enter Republic of the Congo.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Jordan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Jordan has 7.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Jordan safe for expats?

Republic of the Congo performs better than Jordan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Republic of the Congo?

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Republic of the Congo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 1.7 in Republic of the Congo. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Republic of the Congo: 41).

What language do they speak in Jordan?

The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo and Lingala.

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At a Glance

CG JO
Population 5,546,307 10,998,531
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +242 +962
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911