A Filipino student is back home — safe, but shaken — after being repatriated from Amman, Jordan under what officials described as a vulnerable and unauthorized situation.
According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the student arrived in Jordan in March 2025, allegedly misled by promises of educational and employment opportunities that did not turn out to be legitimate.
What followed was uncertainty.
And the looming risk of an illegal stay.
Embassy Steps In
Once the situation was reported, the Philippine Embassy in Jordan moved swiftly.
Using the Assistance-to-Nationals Fund, embassy officials coordinated the student’s return to the Philippines — preventing possible detention, penalties, or deportation.
The DFA did not disclose further personal details, citing privacy concerns.
A Cautionary Reminder
The embassy also issued a strong reminder to Filipinos planning to study in Jordan:
Student visa holders are not allowed to work.
Violating visa conditions, the DFA warned, can lead to detention, heavy fines, and deportation — consequences that often come without warning.
Think Before You Go
The embassy urged Filipinos to be extremely cautious when considering offers to study or work abroad, especially those coming from unofficial or third-party sources.
Aspiring students are advised to:
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Apply only through Jordan’s official government website
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Ensure they have enough funds to cover tuition and living expenses
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Avoid relying on local employment to support their stay
A Hard Lesson — and a Safe Return
For this student, the journey ended early — but safely.
Officials hope the experience serves as a warning to others:
dreams abroad should never begin with deception.
