Families often ask: How can I apply for or renew a Jordanian passport for a minor, and what parental consent is required? The practical answer begins by separating a first-time passport application from a renewal. The published service pages of Jordan’s Civil Status and Passports Department set out different rules about who may submit each type of application. They also leave some questions—such as whether the other parent must attend or provide separate consent—unstated. Those points should not be assumed without checking the Department.

This article summarizes the information confirmed in the published official service pages as of 17 September 2026. It is general educational information, not legal advice, and it does not guarantee that an application will be accepted or completed within a particular period. The applicable process may depend on the minor’s records, the applicant’s status, the available documents, and any request made by the relevant officer.

How can I apply for or renew a Jordanian passport for a minor? Start with the type of service

Reviewing an electronic minor passport renewal application beside an expired passport and requirements checklist

The competent authority is the Jordanian Civil Status and Passports Department. Its service pages indicate that applications may be submitted electronically through the Department’s services portal, and that electronic acceptance offices are available. For renewals, the page refers to the electronic acceptance window at Department offices. For applicants outside Jordan, the renewal service shows an option involving submission or delivery through an embassy.

Before starting, identify whether the application concerns:

  • A first-time passport for the minor; or
  • A renewal of an existing passport, including a passport that has expired, has fewer than 180 days remaining, or has no blank pages.

This distinction matters because the published wording differs on who may submit the application, and because the relevant documents may differ by service.

First-time issuance of a Jordanian passport for a minor

The official service page states that the legal guardian—identified there as the father—has the right to submit an electronic first-time passport application for his minor children. This is the published basis for the father’s ability to submit that type of application electronically.

The same page states that where the applicant is not the head of the family, the beneficiaries must be added to the applicant’s beneficiary list through the office secretary, and the applicant must attend in person. This indicates a separate practical route where the father is not submitting as head of the family, but the page does not describe every possible family status or applicant relationship.

Which first-time documents are expressly confirmed?

For personal attendance at an electronic acceptance office, the official page refers to the service recipient’s personal identification card when attending a Department office to pay the fees. For an electronic application, it refers to an active electronic account.

The page also allows for additional documents to be requested. If the office secretary determines that supporting documents are needed, they must be archived and attached to the original application. Applicants should therefore keep the documents available that relate to the minor and the applicant, while avoiding the assumption that a particular document is mandatory in every case.

The published page does not expressly list a birth certificate, family book, a copy of the father’s identification, or a separate consent document as mandatory documents for every first-time minor application. It also does not confirm that the mother’s attendance or consent is required in every first-time application. These points should be checked with the Department before submission, especially where the parents are separated or a family dispute or other unusual circumstance exists.

Renewing a minor’s Jordanian passport and the required parental consent

For renewal, the service page states that the legal guardian—father or mother—may submit an electronic renewal application for minor children while the marital relationship remains in place. The wording is therefore different from the first-time issuance wording: for renewal during the marriage, it refers to either parent.

For a divorced or widowed woman, the page states that she must provide a temporary guardianship deed issued for the minor by the Sharia Court. This is a specific document identified by the service page for that situation, rather than a general statement that informal parental consent will always be sufficient.

At the same time, the published page does not expressly state whether both parents must attend, whether one parent’s consent is sufficient in every situation, or how it treats separation without divorce, a custody judgment, or a travel-ban order. The published rule should not therefore be treated as a complete answer for every family dispute or parental-status scenario. The file may require an official inquiry or separate legal review based on its facts.

Published renewal requirements

The renewal page refers to the existence of a passport that has expired, has fewer than 180 days remaining before expiry, or has full pages. It also refers to a deferred military service booklet for persons inside Jordan who are subject to that requirement.

The page lists the following among the required documents:

  • One personal photograph.
  • A smart personal identification card.
  • Bridge cards, where applicable.
  • A deferred military service booklet for persons aged 18 to 40 inside Jordan.
  • An approval letter for military personnel and their spouses.
  • The current passport being renewed.
  • A foreign passport, if the applicant holds one.

Some of these items will generally not apply to a minor depending on age or status, such as a personal identification card for a person under 16 or a military service booklet. However, the page does not provide a separate minor-specific table identifying every exemption. The available records and documents should therefore be presented to the Civil Status and Passports Department or its electronic acceptance office before final submission.

Fees and processing time: what can be confirmed?

The official material available for this review does not provide a confirmed fee amount or a fixed processing period that can safely be attributed to a minor’s first passport or renewal. It would therefore be unsafe to rely on an informal figure or a promised deadline. Current fees, payment methods, indicative processing times, and any available expedited service should be checked with the Civil Status and Passports Department or Jordan’s e-government portal before submitting the application.

A complete application also does not necessarily mean that the passport will be issued. The Department may request additional documents or a clarification from the office secretary. Accurate information and monitoring the application through an official channel may help reduce avoidable delay, but neither guarantees the outcome.

Special situations that should be checked before applying

  • Divorced or widowed applicant: The renewal page refers to a temporary guardianship deed issued for the minor by the Sharia Court.
  • An applicant who is not the head of the family: The first-time issuance page indicates that beneficiaries may need to be added through the office secretary and that personal attendance is required.
  • Parental separation or disagreement: The published pages do not provide a comprehensive rule for every situation, so one parent’s consent should not automatically be treated as sufficient.
  • A custody judgment or travel-ban order: The available official material does not expressly explain the effect of these documents, making prior verification important.
  • The minor is outside Jordan: The renewal service shows an embassy-related submission or delivery option, but the practical requirements should be confirmed with the relevant authority.

Frequently asked questions about a Jordanian passport for a minor

Can the father apply electronically for the minor’s first passport?

Yes. The service page states that the legal guardian, identified as the father, may submit an electronic first-time passport application for his minor children. This wording alone does not resolve every special family-status situation.

Can the mother renew the minor’s passport?

Yes. The renewal page states that either the father or mother may submit an electronic renewal application while the marital relationship remains in place. For a divorced or widowed woman, the page refers to a temporary guardianship deed issued for the minor by the Sharia Court.

Is the mother’s consent required for a first-time passport?

The published page does not confirm that the mother’s attendance or consent is required in every first-time application. It also does not rule out additional requirements in a particular case. The Department should be consulted based on the actual family circumstances.

Are the fees and processing time fixed?

The official material reviewed does not provide a confirmed fee amount or fixed processing period. Current information should be obtained from the official government channels before payment or making travel arrangements.

What if the Department requests additional documents?

The service page states that if the office secretary requires additional documents, they should be archived and attached to the original application. Read the request carefully and retain copies of everything submitted.

A practical checklist before submission

  1. Confirm whether the application is a first-time issuance or a renewal.
  2. Identify the applicant’s status and the minor’s family circumstances.
  3. Prepare the active electronic account or the identification required for personal attendance, and the current passport for a renewal.
  4. Check whether a temporary guardianship deed or another document is required in the specific situation.
  5. Verify current fees, processing information, and available channels directly with the Civil Status and Passports Department.
  6. Do not make travel arrangements or rely on an expected outcome before receiving official confirmation.

A lawyer’s review may help explain how particular family facts and documents could affect the process, but it does not replace the decision of the competent authority or guarantee acceptance. Because administrative requirements may change, the latest instructions from the Civil Status and Passports Department and Jordan’s e-government portal should be checked before action is taken.

Important notice: This article is general educational information, not legal advice, and does not guarantee that a passport application will be accepted or completed within a specific period. It is based on official service pages published up to 17 September 2026. Current requirements, fees, and procedures must be verified directly with the competent authorities.

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