Do I Need Visa to Visit Jordan?

If you’re already planning your journey, then you might be asking yourself if you need Visa for travelling to Jordan.

In many cases, no. Visa for travelling to Jordan is obtained upon arrival. But there are some exceptions to the rule, depending on your country of residence. You can check the tables below and see if you need to have your Visa issued at the Embassy or you can obtain it upon arrival.

Countries exempted from Visa	Comments
Egypt	–
Saudi Arabia	–
Kuwait	–
Palestine	–
Turkey	–
Qatar	–
United Arab Emirates	–
Oman	–
Bahrain	–
Lebanon	–
European Countries	except Albania and Moldova
North American Countries	except Belize and Cuba
South American Countries	except Columbia

This is a list of countries that need to have Visa pre-arranged for Jordan:

Afghanistan	Cote d’Ivoire	Madagascar	Sudan
Albania	Cuba	Mali	Syria
Angola	Djibouti	Mauritania	Tanzania
Bangladesh	Equatorial Guineea	Moldova	Tanzania
Belize	Eritrea	Mongolia	Togo
Benin	Ethiopia	Mozambique	Uganda
Botswana	Gabon	Myanmar	Vietnam
Burkina Faso	Gambia	Namibia	Yemen
Burundi	Guinea -Bissau	Nepal	Zambia
Cambodia	Guinea	Nigeria
Cameroon	Iran	Pakistan
Chad	Iraq	Papua New Guinea
Colombia	Kenya	Philippines
Comoros	Laos	Senegal
Congo	Liberia	Sierra Leone
DR Congo	Libya	Somalia

Where do you get your Visa for travelling to Jordan, if you need to pre-arrange it?

If you cannot obtain a Visa at the airport and you’re a citizen of the above mentioned countries, then you need to contact the Jordanian Embassy in your home country. Check online for the address of an embassy near you and book an appointment.

Make sure you have your passport valid for at least 6 months before entering Jordan. You will not be allowed otherwise.

How is the Visa for travelling to Jordan obtained upon arrival?

If you’re arriving in an airport, the Visa is obtained straight from the airport. You will be given a card with the permission to stay. If you’re travelling by land, then the Visa is obtained at the borders.

There are a number of Visa types for travelling to Jordan, depending on your time of stay and how many times you’re considering of entering the country.

• transit visa is issued for 24h and you do not have to pay any fees. Make sure that you tell the passport control officer that you are just transiting the country;
• a single entry visa will allow you to enter Jordan for a month, but you need to have a passport valid for at least 6 months. This Visa will cost you $56 USD;
• a double entry Visa will allow you to stay in Jordan for up to three months, but this Visa needs to be arranged at your local Embassy. This Visa will cost you around $85 USD;
• a multiple entry Visa to Jordan will allow you to stay in Jordan for up to six months and will cost you around $170 USD.

You should know that when visiting Jordan, your passport should not expire in the following 6 months. It must be valid and up to date. So be sure to check your documents before departing to Jordan.

Is it safe to travel to Jordan?

Is Jordan safe to travel as a tourist? Yest it is. Despite all the challenges this country faces, travelling to Jordan is not so dangerous as you might think.

There are some things that should best be avoided, as getting close to the borders with Syria or Iraq. Demonstrations might occur from time to time, so you should remain vigilant at all times.

Be sure to check the news, avoid joining or watching protests. Some helpful websites that keep their information up to date are the United Kingdom Government and the U.S. Department of State. Be sure to check those before departing to Jordan.

Is Jordan expensive to visit?

Depending on your country of residence, Jordan can get expensive or be really cheap. For example, if you’re from San Francisco, then the costs of living in Amman are 46% cheaper. As a consequence, you will find this country to be inexpensive. But, if you’re living in Mumbai or Bucharest, you might be surprised to know Jordan is almost 60% more expensive.

The official currency in Jordan is the Jordanian Dinar or JOD. Right now $1 USD equals 0.71 JOD. The dinar enjoys the same strength as the United States Dollar as it has been pegged to it for the last 20 years or so.

You shouldn’t be discouraged by these rates, as once you will be travelling to more touristy sites, the prices will be lower.

What is the best month to visit Jordan?

With Jordan being almost 90% covered in sand, the summers can be quite hard to endure for tourists. For cooler and more bearable temperatures, tourists are advised to visit Jordan in March or May.

If you have your trip planned in June-August, then expect no rainfall. Temperatures can reach 40^oC in daytime and it can be very windy – causing sandstorms. You should always protect yourself by using sunscreen and something to cover your head.

The lowest temperatures are in January and February, ranging from 13^o C to 2^oC at night.

Where to stay in Jordan?

If you are planning to visit Jordan and its amazing places, then we’ve provided you with a map below, with places that can accommodate you. Choose the one that best fits your needs!

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