Jordan Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other EU | Yes | No | Yes |
| USA | Yes | No | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | No | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | No | Yes |
| British | Yes | No | Yes |
Passports
To enter Jordan, a passport valid for six months is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Visas
A single-entry visa obtained on arrival is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above to enter Jordan.
Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements for Jordan.
Visa Note
You can obtain a single-entry visa on arrival at the Queen Alia International Airport and at Aqaba Airport.
If visiting Israel and the Palestinian National Authority it is advisable to obtain a multiple-entry visa before departure. Multiple-entry visas are only available from Jordanian embassies/consulates.
Types and Cost
Single-entry visa on arrival: JD40.
In advance: single-entry visa: £60; double-entry visa: £90; multiple-entry visa: £180. An additional fee of £7.50 applies to all visa types.
Jordan waives visa fees for those travelling in groups of five or more who stay for over two nights and use a local tour operator or a UK company which works with a Jordanian partner on the ground.
Validity
Single-entry visa on arrival: usually valid for a month.
Single-entry visa in advance: two months from the date of issue; double-entry visa: three months from the date of issue; multiple-entry visa: six months from the date of issue.
Transit
Transit passengers continuing their journey to another country within 24 hours are exempt from visa charges. Transit visas can only be issued at Jordanian airports and not at embassies or consulates.
Application to
Nearest consulate (or consular section at embassy).
Working days
If applying in advance, visa processing usually takes four to five working days for nationals listed in the chart above, but may take longer for other nationals. Allow up to two weeks for postal applications.
Extension of stay
Visas may be extended to a maximum of six months by registering with a police station in Jordan.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in the USA
Telephone: +1 202 966 2664.
Website: http://www.jordanembassyus.org
Address: NW, 3504 International Drive, Washington DC, 20008,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1700.
Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in the UK
Telephone: +44 20 7937 3685.
Website: http://jordanembassy.org.uk
Address: Kensington, 6 Upper Phillimore Gardens, London, W8 7HA,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 1000-1600.
British Embassy in Jordan
Telephone: +962 06 590 9200.
Website: http://www.gov.uk/government/world/jordan
Address: , Abdoun (PO Box 87), Amman, 11118,
Opening times:
Sun-Wed 0800-1530, Thu 0800-1500.
