Renewing Hotel Establishment License Jordan : Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities MOTA

Name of the Organization : Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities
Type of Facility : Renewing the Hotel Establishment License
Country : Jordan

Official Website :http://www.mota.gov.jo/Default.aspx

Renewing the Hotel Establishment License :

The license should be renewed by the end of February each year. In case of a delay, a fine of 5% of the licensing fees is paid for each month of delay.

Related : MOTA Applying for Reclassification Jordan : www.statusin.org/5629.html

** The original license for the previous year. – An updated certified copy of the Commercial Register and Commercial Name. – A valid insurance policy against civil liability for visitors.
** Submit licensing form to MoTA
** Submit statistical form to MoTA
** Provide MoTA with certificate of registration at JHA
** Provide MoTA with certificate of registration at JTB
** Only for 3 stars and above hotel establishment

First step :
** Fill in a licensing form at MoTA.
** Provide the original license for the previous year.
* *Provide an updated certified copy of the Commercial Register and Commercial Name.
** Provide a valid insurance policy against civil liability for visitors.

Second step :
** Fill in and submit a statistics form to the Department of Statistics at MoTA.

Third step :
** Provide a copy of the certificate of registration at Jordan Hotel Association (JHA).

Fourth step :
Provide a copy of the certificate of registration at Jordan Tourism Board (JTB).
*Note : This step is for 3-star hotel establishments and above and the equivalent for hotel suites and apartments.

Fifth step :
Provide security equipment and the human resources needed to operate it as specified in the regulations.
** The establishment can dispute the Definite Star Classification by addressing a motivated request to the Appeal Body
** The applicant must submit a compulsory application for final classification to MoTA along with an updated Self-Assessment Form.
** Upon receipt of the application, the classification committee studies and reviews the self-assessment form and assigns

Sixth step
** Pay legal fees according to the classification level.
** Submit compulsory classification and licensing application to the authorized directorate at MoTA.
** Approved inspectors conduct a physical assessment of the establishment and quality inspection for 4 and 5 star hotels
** If the establishment does not meet all required standards
** establishment meets all required standards
** The establishment will be granted a repair period of up to 3 months to comply with all requirements

Download Procedure : https://www.statusin.org/uploads/5631-10_suites.pdf

About Us :
Activating the role of the tourism industry to highlight Jordan’s attractions and to distinguish Jordan as a unique tourism destination, and in appreciation of the role of tourism to national income by generating foreign exchange earnings, and, in recognition of the important role of the private sector in investment and development, this Ministry will work towards developing tourism in a comprehensive and integrated approach to express the nation’s legacy, culture, history, heritage, inheritance, successive civilizations and economic prosperity as well as enhancing the noble human values based on peace and mutual respect among nations.