Jordan Travel Guide

Jordan — Passport and Visa Information

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Passports

Country	Passport Required	Visa Required	Return Ticket Required
Other EU	Yes	Yes/1	No
USA	Yes	Yes/1	No
Canadian	Yes	Yes/1	No
Australian	Yes	Yes/1	No
British	Yes	Yes/1	No

Passport valid for six months required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas

Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except the following:
(a) transit passengers continuing their journey to another country by the same or first connecting aircraft within 24 hours provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport. Transit visas can only be issued at Jordanian airports/airlines and not at embassies or consulates.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Important Addresses).

Visa Note

1. (a) Nationals referred to in the chart above can obtain a one month, single-entry visa on arrival at any point of entry in to Jordan except for the King Hussein Bridge at the Jordan/Israel border. Multiple-entry visas can only be obtained at the nearest embassy/consulate. (b) Visas may be extended for three or six months by registering with a police station in Jordan. (c) If visiting Israel and the Palestinian authority it is advisable to obtain a multiple entry visa before departure. (d) For stays over six months, nationals are required to take an AIDS test at a local government medical authority.

Types of Visa and Cost

Tourist, Transit and Business: £21 (single-entry); £31 (multiple-entry). Visa on arrival: JD10 (single-entry). Application fee: £5.

Validity

Validity varies according to nationality. For Australian, Canadian, UK and US nationals, visas are valid as follows: Tourist: Two months for single-entry if obtained from the embassy or two weeks if obtained at the airport, these can be extended at any Jordanian police station; Multiple-entry are valid for six months; Business: Three months. After the first two weeks of stay, all visitors holding a visa must report to the nearest police station.

Applications to:

Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Important Addresses.

Working Days Required

Five working days. If application requires approval, four to six weeks.

Travel Warnings

Mass protests are currently taking place in many parts of Jordan, these have so far been peaceful. Avoid political gatherings and follow news reports. Avoid downtown Amman after Friday midday prayers and be wary of possible spontaneous demonstrations. Most visits to Jordan are trouble-free.

However, there is a high threat from terrorism in Jordan. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travelers.

On 14 January 2010, there was a roadside explosion on the Amman to Dead Sea road near the town of Na'ur. There were no injuries from the explosion which was reportedly targeted at an Israeli diplomatic convoy.

There have been a number of successful and attempted terrorist attacks in Jordan since 2001. On 4 September 2006, a shooting incident in downtown Amman left one tourist dead and a number of others injured. On 9 November 2005, three suicide bombers killed 60 people and injured almost 100 in hotels in Amman. The Jordanian security forces continue to remain on a state of alert.

Levels of crime are generally low but women, in particular, should be careful to avoid situations where they might become victims of sexual assault. There have been three reported incidents in September/October 2007.

If you are planning to travel to Jordan, you should be careful about, and confident of, your personal security arrangements throughout your visit.

Extra care should be taken at the borders with Israel and Iraq. You should take particular care when using Jordanian service taxis to cross into neighboring countries.

Developments in the region may trigger public unrest. Take care to avoid demonstrations, which can turn hostile, and be particularly vigilant in public places.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health Care

Health insurance is strongly recommended. There are excellent hospitals in large towns and cities, with clinics in many villages.

Note: Travelers planning to stay as a resident or long-term visitor for over 3 months should check with their nearest Jordanian embassy to find out if they need to take an HIV test as a condition of entry.