The Philippine Embassy in Jordan has helped repatriate a Filipino student who was found in a “vulnerable situation” after allegedly being misled by promises of work and schooling upon arriving in the Middle Eastern kingdom.
In a statement released on February 2, the embassy reported that they brought home the student on January 30, in coordination with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
The embassy said they were alerted to the Filipino’s predicament and the imminent risk of illegal residency months after the student arrived in Jordan in March 2025.
“The individual, whose identity is being withheld for privacy and protection, arrived in Jordan allegedly after being misled by promises of educational and employment opportunities,” the statement read.
“Upon being alerted of the situation and imminent risk of illegal stay, the Embassy immediately sought the Philippine government’s support, through the DFA’s Assistance-to-Nationals Fund, providing the student with expeditious means to be able to travel to the Philippines,” it added.
The embassy also cautioned Filipinos planning to travel to Jordan on a student visa, emphasizing that engaging in gainful employment while holding a student visa is strictly prohibited under Jordanian law.
It noted that violating this law could result in detention, fines, and deportation.
“The Embassy urges all Filipinos intending to study in Jordan to exercise extreme caution regarding offers for study or work,” the embassy said.
The embassy encouraged Filipinos on student visas to apply through Jordan’s official website: https://moi.gov.jo/EN/Pages/Visa_E_Applications.
Applicants must also ensure they have sufficient financial resources to cover both tuition and living expenses for the entire duration of their stay without relying on local employment, it noted.
In January, the Philippine Embassy in Beijing warned Filipinos in Mongolia about illegal recruiters and stressed that converting a tourist visa or visa waiver is strictly forbidden.
Similarly, the Philippine Embassies in Italy and Egypt issued warnings about illegal recruitment, deception, and accepting job offers without appropriate legal documentation.
