Jordan Visa

If you are planning to travel to Jordan, you will most likely have to apply for a visa. The Jordan visa policy is quite lenient, however, and most can just obtain a visa on arrival.

Jordan may be a small country, but there is an abundance of things to do and see. The city of Petra is the most popular tourist attraction and on most people’s bucket list when planning their trip, but Jordan is truly a treat for anyone who wants to feel as if they have just stepped back in time. There are countless ancient ruins leftover from the many civilizations who lived in Jordan through the millennia.

Although, if you’re looking for how to apply for a Jordan visa, you’re likely already mesmerized by its charm, so here is a detailed description of Jordan’s visa policy.

Do I Need a Visa for Jordan?

Yes, most people will need a visa to travel to Jordan, except citizens of:

Bahrain (for up to 3 months)
Egypt (for up to 1 month)
Israel (for up to 1 month)
Kuwait (for up to 3 months)
Lebanon (for up to 3 months)
Oman (for up to 3 months)
Palestine (for up to 1 month)
Qatar (for up to 3 months)
Saudi Arabia
Turkey (for up to 3 months)
Tunisia (for up to 2 months)
United Arab Emirates

Who Can Get a Jordan Visa on Arrival?

If you are from one of the following countries, you can apply for a Jordan Visa on Arrival:

Algeria
Andorra
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Cabo Verde
Chile
China
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Estonia
Fiji
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Germany
Guatemala
Guyana
Guyana
Haiti
Netherlands
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
Monaco
Montenegro
Morocco
Nauru
New Zealand
Nicaragua
North Korea
Norway
Oman
Palestine
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
El Salvador
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Suriname
Eswatini
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Thailand
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
United Arab Emirates
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Zimbabwe

Applying for a Jordan Visa on Arrival

You can apply for a Jordan Visa on Arrival at the Aqaba Airport and Queen Alia International Airport, as well as most border crossings except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge. You don’t need to do anything else beforehand. Once you arrive at the airport/entry port:

Approach the Visa on Arrival counters. There are usually two immigration officers present. One will ask you questions regarding your trip, whereas the other will verify your documents and stamp your visa.
Hand in your passport, return-trip ticket, hotel reservation, and pay the Jordan Visa on Arrival fee (JOD40). Make sure you have the cash for the fee ready.
- They may also ask to see whether you have enough funds to sustain yourself, so you might want to take your bank statements with you.
Once your visa is stamped, you can enter Jordan.

Duration of a Jordan Visa on Arrival

A Jordan Visa on Arrival is issued for a maximum of 30 days, and for a single entry. If you want to stay longer, you have to apply for an Embassy visa, which can be issued for double-, and multiple entries and allows a stay of up to six months.

Jordan Visa on Arrival Cost

A Jordan Visa on Arrival for a single entry costs JOD 40, which is approximately US$56.

Who Needs to Apply for a Visa at an Embassy of Jordan?

If you are from one of the following countries, you have to apply for a Jordan visa at an Embassy before you travel:

Afghanistan
Albania
Angola
Bangladesh
Belize
Benin
Botswana
Brazzaville
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Colombia
Colombia
Comoros
Republic of the Congo
Ivory Coast
Cuba
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Iran
Iraq
Laos
Lagos
Liberia
North Macedonia
Madagascar
Mali
Mauritania
Moldova
Mongolia
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nepal
Niger
Nigeria
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Tanzania
Togo
Uganda
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
India

You should also apply for an Embassy visa if you are eligible for a Visa on Arrival but intend to stay for longer than a month, or you need to make multiple entries into Jordan. A VOA only allows you a single-entry, whereas, with an Embassy visa, you can enter multiple times, provided you applied for a multiple entry visa.

Applying for a Jordan Visa at an Embassy

If you are from one of the countries not eligible for a Jordan visa on arrival, you have to apply for your visa at the nearest Jordan Embassy/Consulate. See a list of Jordanian diplomatic missions abroad here, as well as their address and contact information.

Call or email the Embassy/Consulate to inquire about visa application requirements.
Collect the documents, and either submit them in person at the Embassy/Consulate or mail them, as per the requirements.
Wait for the visa to be processed, and go pick it up. If you applied by mail, it will be mailed back to you.
You can travel to Jordan within the validity period of the visa.

Jordan Visa Requirements

To get a Jordan visa, you will need the following documents:

A passport, which is valid for at least another six months and has at least two blank pages.
Proof of an onward travel ticket
Proof of accommodation
Proof of sufficient financial means to sustain yourself during your stay
Enough money to pay for the visa fee
If staying for longer than 30 days: Proof of negative HIV test
If applying at an Embassy, you will also need any documents that they ask for, depending on your reason for travel. E.g.
- Business letter, if travelling for business purposes
- Proof of academic and work experience, if applying for a work visa
- Proof of enrollment in a Jordan university, if applying for a student visa

Do I Need a Visa to Transit in Jordan?

You do not need a visa to transit in Jordan if you are departing within 48 hours, don’t leave the international area of the airport, and you have all the supporting documents required for your final destination.

If you have to pass through border control in order to catch a connecting flight, then you have to get an entry visa, such as a VOA.

Can You Extend a Jordan Visa?

If you want to stay longer than your visa’s validity in Jordan, you have to register at a Jordanian police station before the visa expires. If you have a Visa on Arrival, you will likely receive a 60-day extension. If you have an Embassy visa, you can extend your stay for another six months maximum.

If you do not register with the Jordanian police, and instead just overstay your visa you will have to pay a fee during departure. The fee is calculated based on the number of days you have overstayed – approximately US$2 per day.

Can I Get a Jordan Visa Online?

You cannot apply for a Jordan Visa online, only a Jordan Pass, which is sort of like a visa, in the sense that it will waive the visa on arrival requirement. The Jordan Pass is more expensive than a Visa on Arrival, but it will let you enter without a fee at multiple tourist attractions in Jordan, which ends up paying for itself.

Should I Apply for a Jordan Pass?

You should apply for the Jordan Pass if you intend to stay in Jordan for longer than three nights and visit multiple tourist sites. In these cases, it will end up saving you quite a bit of cash, because you won’t have to pay an entry fee at sites like the city of Petra.

What is the Jordan Pass?

The Jordan Pass is a combined ticket for more than 30 of the most popular tourist attractions in Jordan. If you spend longer than three nights in the country, it will also waive the fee for the Visa on Arrival , which is about US$56!

So, in a nutshell, if you purchase the Jordan Pass before you travel, you can visit any of the locations included in the Pass (36 of them), without having to pay anything else for entrance. You also save an additional US$56 if you stay more than three nights.

However, the Jordan pass is only available for citizens of countries eligible for a Visa on Arrival. See at the end of this article for who can get the Jordan Pass.

How Much Does the Jordan Pass Cost?

There are three types of Jordan Passes, and the price changes depending on how long you want to stay in the city of Petra:

Jordan Wanderer (1-day visit to Petra): 70 JOD (US$99)
Jordan Explorer (2-day visit to Petra): 75 JOD (US$106)
Jordan Expert (3-day visit to Petra): 80 JOD (US$113)

Is the Jordan Pass Worth It?

When deciding on whether you should pay for the Jordan Pass, ask yourself the following questions:

Are you staying longer than three nights? The visa fee is only waived if you will stay in Jordan for longer than three nights, otherwise, you have to pay the fee on departure either way.
Will you be visiting Petra? The entrance fee for Petra is around JOD 50 (appx. US$70) for a one-day trip, JOD 55 (UD$78) for a two-day trip, and JOD 60 (US$85) for three days. Now add to that the price of the Visa on Arrival (US$56), you will notice that even if you visit only Petra and go nowhere else, you are still getting your money’s worth (and saving about twenty-eight dollars too).
How many tourist attractions do you plan to visit? With the Jordan Pass, you can enter for free to more than 30 different locations (see below). If you don’t plan to go to any of them, not even Petra, it is not worth getting the Pass.
Are you travelling as part of an organized tour? If you are, then the price of the Visa on Arrival is often included within the tour package, so you are already paying for the visa. In this case, it may not be worth getting the pass as well.

When you calculate all your expenses (visa and entrance fees), if they add up to more than the price of the Jordan Pass, which it likely will, then it is a no-brainer that it’s well worth it.

Should I Get the Jordan Pass for My Children?

Children under twelve years old who are accompanied by their parents can enter for free in most popular tourist destinations in Jordan. So, only get the Jordan Pass for your children if they are over 12 years old.

What Locations Can I Visit With a Jordan Pass?

If you purchase the Jordan Pass, you will get free access to all of these tourist attractions, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites:

Petra*
Quseir Amra*
Wadi Rum*
Umm Ar-Rasas*
Ajloun Castle
AlHallabat
Al-Hamimah
Amman Citadel
Aqaba Castle
Aqaba Museum
As-Salt Historical Museum
As-Salt Museum
Burnt Palace – Madaba
Church of the Apostles
Dar Al-Saraya Museum – Irbid
Iraq Al-Amir
Jerash
Jordan Archaeological Museum
Karak Castle
Karak Museum
Lowest Place on Earth Museum
Madaba Archaeological Museum
Madaba Archaeological Park
Museum of Popular Traditions – Amman
Pella
Qasr Al-Azraq
Qasr Al-Kharranah
Qasr Al-Mushatta
Qasr Hamman Al-Sarh
Rehab / Al-Mafraq
Roman Theatre Amman
Shobak Castle
St. Elijah’s Hill (Tal Mar Elias)
Umm al-Jimmal
Umm Qays
Umm Qays Museum

*UNESCO World Heritage site.

How Can I Get the Jordan Pass?

You can purchase the Jordan Pass online before you travel, through the official Jordan Pass website (here). You have to pay with a credit/debit card. You will receive the Jordan Pass in PDF format, which you can print out, as well as in an electronic copy to save on your phone. Show the Pass, in either format, anytime you enter a new attraction.

There are also private companies which can help you apply for the Pass, but they will charge an extra service fee. If you choose to apply through a private company, make sure it is a reputable one.

How to Use the Jordan Pass?

When you arrive at a tourist destination, just show the print-out or the electronic copy of the Jordan Pass at the entrance. They will scan it and wave you through the line.

Moreover, show the Jordan Pass to the Immigration officers at the airport when getting your Visa on Arrival. Since you have bought the Pass, you don’t have to pay the Visa on Arrival fee – provided you plan to stay more than three nights.

If you don’t spend at least three nights in Jordan, you will have to pay the visa fee when you depart. The Immigration officers will check.

How Long Is the Jordan Pass Valid?

The Jordan Pass is valid for two weeks, starting from the time you first use it to gain entrance into a tourist attraction. From the day you purchase it, you have 12 months to use it.

Not to be confused with the Jordan Visa on Arrival, which is valid for 30 days.

Who Can Get the Jordan Pass?

You can buy a Jordan Pass if you are from one of these countries:

Algeria
Andorra
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Cabo Verde
Chile
China
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Estonia
Fiji
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Germany
Guatemala
Guyana
Guyana
Haiti
Netherlands
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
Monaco
Montenegro
Morocco
Nauru
New Zealand
Nicaragua
North Korea
Norway
Oman
Palestine
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
Salvador
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Suriname
Eswatini
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Thailand
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
United Arab Emirates
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Zimbabwe