Jordan Visa and Passport Requirements

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Passports

To enter Jordan, your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of arrival.

Visas

Citizens of a small number of countries may enter Jordan without a visa for short stays, including nationals of several neighbouring Arab states.

Most other travellers, including citizens of the United Kingdom, European Union countries, the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, require a visa to enter Jordan. In many cases, this can be obtained either on arrival or in advance as an e-visa.

Visa on arrival is available to eligible travellers at Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba (AQJ), and at certain land border crossings, including the Sheikh Hussein (Jordan River) crossing. Visas on arrival typically allow a stay of up to 30 days.

Visas on arrival are generally not issued at the King Hussein/Allenby Bridge crossing from the West Bank. Travellers entering Jordan via this crossing should arrange a visa in advance.

E-visas can be applied for online prior to travel. Fees vary depending on whether a single-entry, double-entry, or multiple-entry visa is requested. Travellers whose nationality is not eligible for visa on arrival or visa exemption should contact the nearest Jordanian embassy or consulate before travelling.

Visa note

If you plan to visit Israel and the Palestinian Territories and then re-enter Jordan, you should obtain a multiple-entry visa in advance. Visas on arrival are not issued at the King Hussein/Allenby Bridge, and travellers returning via this crossing without a valid visa may be refused entry.

Types and cost

A single-entry visa on arrival costs JD40 for most eligible travellers.

When departing Jordan via land border crossings, a departure tax of JD10 is usually charged. This fee does not apply to departures by air, where it is normally included in the airline ticket price.

Validity

Single-entry visas issued on arrival are usually valid for stays of up to one month.

Visas obtained in advance generally have the following validity:
• Single-entry visas: valid for two months from the date of issue.
• Double-entry visas: valid for three months.
• Multiple-entry visas: typically valid for six months, with longer options issued in specific cases.

Transit

Transit passengers who remain within the airport transit area and depart within 24 hours do not require a visa or pay visa fees. Travellers who wish to leave the airport during a layover must either be eligible for a visa on arrival or obtain a visitor visa in advance, as Jordan does not issue a separate transit-only visa.

Application to

Apply online via https://jordan.gov.jo.

 

Working days

E-visa applications are typically processed within four to five working days, though processing times may vary by nationality. Applications made through embassies or consulates may take longer, particularly for travellers requiring prior approval.

Entry restrictions

Jordan does not generally refuse entry solely because a passport contains an Israeli stamp, and many travellers enter without difficulty. However, entry is never guaranteed, particularly at land border crossings, and travellers with concerns are advised to check with the nearest Jordanian embassy before travel.

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Visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing. You should verify critical travel information independently with the relevant embassy before you travel.