Jordan visa for South African citizensSingle-entry visa on arrival
- Fee
- 40 JOD
- Processing
- —
- Validity
- 30 days
- Entries
- single
Jordan visa for South African citizens
What South African citizens need to enter Jordan, with the official source for every fact.
Visa on arrival
The Jordan Pass site (Ministry of Tourism) answers “Which nationalities are exempted from paying the visa fees?”: South Africa, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Japan and Vatican City.
Verified Oct 7, 2026 · Source: international.visitjordan.com (opens in a new tab)How to apply
What entry costs
- Single-entry visa on arrival40 JOD
- Departure tax (border crossings)10 JOD
- Total50 JOD
Compulsory government charges only. Service fees and anything optional are excluded, which is what makes the figure comparable.
Driving on a South Africa license
Jordan and South Africa are both party to the 1949 Geneva Convention, so an International Driving Permit issued in South Africa is one Jordan is bound to recognize.
Whether a permit is required alongside your national license is set by national road law, which we have not checked for this pair.
Verified Oct 3, 2026 · Source: treaties.un.org (opens in a new tab) · Convention on Road TrafficOther 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.
- Staying past your permitted stay — Penalties in Jordan, compared with every country
- Registering your presence after arrival — Required. Registration rules in Jordan, compared with every country
No official source states a rule on: travel insurance, onward or return ticket, and proof of funds.
Full wording and sources of these rules: All Jordan entry requirements
The other way round
Jordanian citizens travelling to South Africa: Visa-free. Up to 30 days.
Compare this across every country
Each of these tables states one rule for all 199 destinations, with the government source behind every row. Jordan has a row in each.
- What staying past your permitted stay costs, country by country
- Compulsory government charges beyond the visa, country by country
- Registering your presence after arrival, country by country
- How long your passport must be valid, country by country
- Where a visa you already hold gets you in somewhere else
- Which International Driving Permit each country recognizes
- What a tourist visa costs, country by country
- Where you must show a return or onward ticket
- How much cash you can carry before you must declare it
All Jordan entry requirements · Everywhere South African citizens can travel
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Jordan?
Yes, but it is issued at the border: South African citizens can obtain a visa on arrival in Jordan. The Jordan Pass site (Ministry of Tourism) answers “Which nationalities are exempted from paying the visa fees?”: South Africa, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Japan and Vatican City.
How much does entering Jordan cost South African citizens?
Single-entry visa on arrival: 40 JOD. Compulsory government charges come to 50 JOD.
Sources & verification
- Jordan Pass (Jordan Tourism Board) — FAQs: visa fees (40 JDs); "The single entry visa is valid for 1 month" (opens in a new tab)
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Jordan entry requirements (opens in a new tab)
- UN Treaty Collection — Convention on Road Traffic (Geneva, 1949), status of parties (opens in a new tab)
Convention on Road Traffic, Geneva, 19 September 1949 (UNTS vol. 125, p. 3)
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