Jordan visa and entry requirements

The Jordan Tourism Board says visitors may obtain a visa at any Jordanian embassy or consulate abroad, or, for unrestricted nationalities, at Queen Alia International Airport or any other border crossing except King Hussein Bridge and the ferry from Egypt. The Ministry of Tourism's Jordan Pass site gives the single-entry visa fee as 40 JDs and says the pass, which gives entry to over 40 attractions, waives it if bought before arrival for a stay of at least two consecutive nights. The Ministry of Interior says nationalities on its restricted list need prior approval.

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Visas & entry authorisations

Single-entry visa on arrival

Fee
40 JOD
Processing
—
Validity
30 days
Entries
single

The Ministry of Tourism's Jordan Pass site says the fee is waived if you buy the pass before arrival and stay at least 2 whole nights (3 days); the UK Foreign Office gives the minimum as 3 nights. The same site says the fee is also waived for travellers who enter at the Wadi Araba border, stay at least 2 nights and leave by the same border, and lists South Africa, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Japan and Vatican City as nationalities exempt from the visa fees.

Verified Oct 9, 2026 · jordanpass.jo · gov.uk says single-entry visit visa valid for 3 months

Tourist visa (submitted through Jordanian tourism offices)

Fee
2 JOD
Processing
—

The Ministry of Interior's service card gives a service allowance of two dinars per person in the regular application, the only fee it states.

Documents the application asks for

  • Passport copy — Passport or travel document valid for at least 6 months.
  • COVID-19 vaccination certificate — A copy.
  • Other supporting documents
Apply on the official site Verified Oct 9, 2026 · moi.gov.jo

Visit visa

Fee
2 JOD
Processing
—

The Ministry of Interior's service allowance of two dinars per person in the regular application. Its service card also lists an urgent service at 100 dinars for up to five people on one application, plus 15 dinars for each further person.

Documents the application asks for

  • Passport copy — Passport or travel document valid for at least 6 months.
  • Residence permit copy — If the visitor lives in a country whose nationality they do not hold; valid for at least 6 months.
  • Exit and re-entry visa copy — If the visitor lives in a country whose nationality they do not hold.
  • Proof of the relationship and the reasons for the visit
  • COVID-19 vaccination certificate — A copy.
  • Applicant's documents — An applicant in person: proof of legal residence if a foreigner, and an identity card copy. A company or institution: a valid professions licence.
Apply on the official site Verified Oct 9, 2026 · moi.gov.jo

Entry requirements

Passport validity

The UK Foreign Office tells British nationals their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date they arrive in Jordan. For visas applied for in advance, the Ministry of Interior's service cards ask for a copy of a passport or travel document valid for no less than 6 months.

Verified Oct 9, 2026 · gov.ukCompare every country

Vaccinations

Not officially stated

No official source we read lists a vaccination certificate required for entry.

Travel insurance

Not officially stated

No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for entry to Jordan.

Verified Oct 3, 2026 · gov.uk

Onward or return ticket

Not officially stated

No official Jordanian source we could read states a general onward-ticket rule for visitors. The Ministry of Interior says ordinary-passport holders resident in the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, GCC states, South Korea, EU states, the Nordic countries or the UK, with a residence valid for at least six months, can get a visa on arrival without prior approval, and that those arriving by air must hold a return ticket.

Verified Oct 3, 2026 · moi.gov.jo

Proof of funds

Not officially stated

No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for visitors to Jordan.

Verified Oct 5, 2026 · moi.gov.jo

Staying past your permitted stay

The Canadian government says that if you overstay your visa you will be fined when leaving the country, and the UK government says you could get a fine if you overstay. No Jordanian official page we read states the amount.

Verified Oct 12, 2026 · travel.gc.caCompare every country

Registering your presence after arrival

Required

within 2 days of arrival. Done by the accommodation.

Jordan's Ministry of Interior says Article 14 of the Residence and Foreigners Affairs Law obliges managers of hotels, hostels and hotel apartments, and anyone who houses a foreigner, to notify the Public Security Directorate within 48 hours of the foreigner's arrival or departure. It says Article 11 requires any foreigner wishing to stay more than two weeks to complete a declaration at the Public Security Directorate, to document their place of residence. Violating Article 11 or 14 is fined 200 dinars (Article 36). The UK government says the 14-day reporting rule does not apply to tourists, pilgrims, transit-visa holders or annual-residency holders. Australia's Smartraveller says travellers on visit, single, long-term or multiple-entry visas issued by the Ministry of the Interior must register their residency details at the immigration desk on arrival at the airport.

If not done: Fine of 200 dinars for violating Article 11 or 14 of the Residence and Foreigners Affairs Law (Article 36).

Verified Oct 12, 2026 · moi.gov.jo · Residence and Foreigners Affairs Law No. 24 of 1973Compare every country

Other compulsory government charges

  • Departure tax (border crossings) — 10 JOD per person per trip. Paid on departure.

    The Jordan Tourism Board says a departure tax of 10 Jordanian dinars is paid at any border crossing except the airports; the UK and Australian governments say it is paid in cash at land border crossings.

    Exemptions: Not charged at airports.

Verified Oct 12, 2026 · international.visitjordan.comCompare every country

Customs & currency

Jordan's Anti-Money Laundering Unit says every person arriving in or leaving Jordan must declare cash or bearer negotiable instruments whose total value exceeds JOD 10,000 or the equivalent in foreign currencies, on the prescribed form.

  • The UK Foreign Office says you must apply for approval to take a drone into Jordan at least 10 working days before you travel; if you have not received a permit before you arrive, the authorities will hold the drone at the airport and you can collect it when you leave.
  • Canada's travel advice says penalties for illegal drugs are severe, that even possession or use of small amounts is a criminal offence, and that if accused of a drug offence you could be detained for up to 2 weeks without being charged.
Verified Oct 2, 2026 · amlu.gov.jo · Instructions No. 20 of 2021

Country in a nutshell

Currency
Jordanian dinar (JOD, د.ا)
Safety — High risk
The UK FCDO says that since 8 July there have been strikes and retaliatory attacks by Iran in a number of locations across the region, including Jordan, and that in early September renewed attacks and interceptions occurred in and around Aqaba; it warns that airspace could close at short notice. It advises against all travel within 3 km of the border with Syria, and advises staying away from areas around security or military facilities and strategic infrastructure and taking shelter if advised.Verified Oct 3, 2026 · gov.uk · archived copy
Power plugs
B, C, D, F, G, J · 230V 50Hz
Emergency numbers
General emergencies: 911
Languages
Arabic
Time zone
UTC+3
International Driving Permit

Jordan is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Jordan's Traffic Law No. 49 of 2008 (art. 16), as published with its amendments by the Ministry of Interior, allows foreign-registered vehicles, rental passenger cars and tourist motorcycles to be driven on a valid foreign driving licence or an international licence issued outside Jordan. Canada's travel advice says you should carry an international driving permit; the UK government says UK drivers need both the 1949 version of the international driving permit (IDP) and their UK driving licence.

Verified Oct 3, 2026 · treaties.un.org · Convention on Road Traffic Compare every country
Tap water
not for drinking. Use bottled

Best time to visit

No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Jordan. Canada's travel advice says the rainy season usually extends from November to March, when heavy rain can result in flash floods in wadis and on roads and highways, and that snowfall is infrequent but can cause extensive road closures.

Tips & warnings

The Ministry of Tourism's Jordan Pass site says the pass gives entry to over 40 tourist attractions, including Petra, and waives the tourist visa fee if you buy it before arrival and stay at least two consecutive nights. The UK Foreign Office says the pass costs between 70 and 80 JOD, gives the minimum stay as 3 nights, and advises buying it only from the official website.

Visa requirements by nationality

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SyriaVisa required—
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VietnamVisa on arrival—
YemeneVisa—
ZambiaeVisa—
ZimbabweVisa on arrival—

Stay lengths are for ordinary tourist visits. Click a nationality for its full guide.

No official page we read states the rule for 7 nationalities, so the table leaves them out: Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates.

Syria2 of 199 passports visa-freeIraq1 of 199 passports visa-free · 46 eVisa/ETASaudi Arabia7 of 199 passports visa-free · 69 eVisa/ETAIsrael1 of 199 passports visa-free · 104 eVisa/ETAPalestine1 of 199 passports visa-free · 104 eVisa/ETAUnited Arab Emirates34 of 199 passports visa-free · 111 eVisa/ETATurkey97 of 199 passports visa-free · 28 eVisa/ETA

Frequently asked questions

Do US citizens need a visa for Jordan?

Yes, but the US is not on the Ministry of Interior's restricted list, and the Jordan Tourism Board says unrestricted nationalities can obtain a visa at Queen Alia International Airport or any other border crossing except King Hussein Bridge and the ferry from Egypt. The Ministry of Tourism's Jordan Pass site gives the fee as 40 JDs and says it is waived if you buy the pass before arrival and stay at least 2 whole nights (3 days). The Jordan Tourism Board says visas are valid for one month and can be extended at any police station; the UK Foreign Office tells British nationals the single-entry visa is valid for 3 months and can be extended online for up to 6 months.

Is the Jordan Pass worth it?

The Ministry of Tourism's Jordan Pass site says the pass gives entry to over 40 of Jordan's tourist attractions, including Petra, Jerash and Wadi Rum, and includes the cost of your tourist entry visa, which is waived if you buy the pass before arrival and stay at least two consecutive nights. The UK Foreign Office says a Jordan Pass costs between 70 and 80 JOD and gives the minimum stay as 3 nights.

How do I pay for the Jordan visa on arrival?

No official source we could read states how the visa-on-arrival fee is paid. The Ministry of Tourism's Jordan Pass site says pass holders present the pass at the airport visa office to have the fee waived, and should show it printed out because the QR code may not scan from a phone.

Can I stay in Jordan longer than my visa allows?

Yes. The Jordan Tourism Board says the visa can be extended at any police station, and the Jordan Pass site says the single-entry visa can be extended there for extra fees. The UK Foreign Office says a visit visa can be extended online for up to 6 months and that you could get a fine if you overstay.

Can Indian citizens get a visa on arrival in Jordan?

Yes. India is not on the Ministry of Interior's list of restricted countries, which need prior approval, and the Jordan Tourism Board says unrestricted nationalities can obtain a visa at Queen Alia International Airport or any other border crossing except King Hussein Bridge and the ferry from Egypt.

Sources & verification

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