Jordan visa requirements · checked 13 October 2026
Visa & Entry Requirements for Jordan
Most travellers can visit Jordan without going to an embassy: 7 passports enter visa-free and 137 get a visa on arrival.
The Jordan Tourism Board says visitors may obtain a visa at any Jordanian embassy or consulate abroad, or, for unrestricted nationalities, at Queen Alia International Airport or any other border crossing except King Hussein Bridge and the ferry from Egypt. The Ministry of Tourism's Jordan Pass site gives the single-entry visa fee as 40 JDs and says the pass, which gives entry to over 40 attractions, waives it if bought before arrival for a stay of at least two consecutive nights. The Ministry of Interior says nationalities on its restricted list need prior approval.
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Visa for Jordan — requirements summary
Visa-free: 7 (4%)
Visa on arrival: 137 (69%)
Visa required: 54 (27%)
All travellers must meet the entry rules set by Jordan, and they depend on your nationality. Find your passport below — you may be able to enter visa-free, or need an eVisa, a visa on arrival or a visa from an embassy.
The Ministry of Tourism's Jordan Pass site says the fee is waived if you buy the pass before arrival and stay at least 2 whole nights (3 days); the UK Foreign Office gives the minimum as 3 nights. The same site says the fee is also waived for travellers who enter at the Wadi Araba border, stay at least 2 nights and leave by the same border, and lists South Africa, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Japan and Vatican City as nationalities exempt from the visa fees.
Tourist visa (submitted through Jordanian tourism offices)
Visa
Fee
2 JOD
The Ministry of Interior's service card gives a service allowance of two dinars per person in the regular application, the only fee it states.
The UK Foreign Office tells British nationals their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date they arrive in Jordan. For visas applied for in advance, the Ministry of Interior's service cards ask for a copy of a passport or travel document valid for no less than 6 months.
No official Jordanian source we could read states a general onward-ticket rule for visitors. The Ministry of Interior says ordinary-passport holders resident in the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, GCC states, South Korea, EU states, the Nordic countries or the UK, with a residence valid for at least six months, can get a visa on arrival without prior approval, and that those arriving by air must hold a return ticket.
Jordan's Ministry of Interior says Article 14 of the Residence and Foreigners Affairs Law obliges managers of hotels, hostels and hotel apartments, and anyone who houses a foreigner, to notify the Public Security Directorate within 48 hours of the foreigner's arrival or departure. It says Article 11 requires any foreigner wishing to stay more than two weeks to complete a declaration at the Public Security Directorate, to document their place of residence. Violating Article 11 or 14 is fined 200 dinars (Article 36). The UK government says the 14-day reporting rule does not apply to tourists, pilgrims, transit-visa holders or annual-residency holders. Australia's Smartraveller says travellers on visit, single, long-term or multiple-entry visas issued by the Ministry of the Interior must register their residency details at the immigration desk on arrival at the airport.
The Canadian government says that if you overstay your visa you will be fined when leaving the country, and the UK government says you could get a fine if you overstay. No Jordanian official page we read states the amount.
Jordan's Anti-Money Laundering Unit says every person arriving in or leaving Jordan must declare cash or bearer negotiable instruments whose total value exceeds JOD 10,000 or the equivalent in foreign currencies, on the prescribed form.
We track the entry rules of Jordan for 198 passports. The most common situation is visa on arrival, which applies to 137 passports (69%). 4% of passports can enter without a visa. The least common is visa-free (7 passports).
Entry categories for Jordan
Visa-free entry: 7 passports can enter without a visa, for stays from 30 to 90 days.
Visa on arrival: 137 passports get their visa at the airport or border.
Visa required: 54 passports must apply at an embassy or consulate.
What else you need to enter Jordan
Passport validity: The UK Foreign Office tells British nationals their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date they arrive in Jordan.
Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for entry to Jordan.
Return or onward ticket: No official Jordanian source we could read states a general onward-ticket rule for visitors.
Proof of funds: No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for visitors to Jordan.
Open your passport in the table for the exact rules — maximum stay, fees, how to apply and the official source. Entry rules change at short notice: confirm with the embassy of Jordan or its official immigration website before you travel.
Frequently asked questions about Jordan visas
Do I need a visa for Jordan?
Most travellers can visit Jordan without going to an embassy: 7 passports enter visa-free and 137 get a visa on arrival. It depends on your passport — check yours.
Do US citizens need a visa for Jordan?
Yes, but the US is not on the Ministry of Interior's restricted list, and the Jordan Tourism Board says unrestricted nationalities can obtain a visa at Queen Alia International Airport or any other border crossing except King Hussein Bridge and the ferry from Egypt. The Ministry of Tourism's Jordan Pass site gives the fee as 40 JDs and says it is waived if you buy the pass before arrival and stay at least 2 whole nights (3 days). The Jordan Tourism Board says visas are valid for one month and can be extended at any police station; the UK Foreign Office tells British nationals the single-entry visa is valid for 3 months and can be extended online for up to 6 months.
Is the Jordan Pass worth it?
The Ministry of Tourism's Jordan Pass site says the pass gives entry to over 40 of Jordan's tourist attractions, including Petra, Jerash and Wadi Rum, and includes the cost of your tourist entry visa, which is waived if you buy the pass before arrival and stay at least two consecutive nights. The UK Foreign Office says a Jordan Pass costs between 70 and 80 JOD and gives the minimum stay as 3 nights.
How do I pay for the Jordan visa on arrival?
No official source we could read states how the visa-on-arrival fee is paid. The Ministry of Tourism's Jordan Pass site says pass holders present the pass at the airport visa office to have the fee waived, and should show it printed out because the QR code may not scan from a phone.
Can I stay in Jordan longer than my visa allows?
Yes. The Jordan Tourism Board says the visa can be extended at any police station, and the Jordan Pass site says the single-entry visa can be extended there for extra fees. The UK Foreign Office says a visit visa can be extended online for up to 6 months and that you could get a fine if you overstay.
Can Indian citizens get a visa on arrival in Jordan?
Yes. India is not on the Ministry of Interior's list of restricted countries, which need prior approval, and the Jordan Tourism Board says unrestricted nationalities can obtain a visa at Queen Alia International Airport or any other border crossing except King Hussein Bridge and the ferry from Egypt.
Passport validity: The UK Foreign Office tells British nationals their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date they arrive in Jordan. Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for entry to Jordan. Return or onward ticket: No official Jordanian source we could read states a general onward-ticket rule for visitors. Proof of funds: No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for visitors to Jordan.
How long can I stay in Jordan without a visa?
Usually 90 days (6 passports); visa-free stays range from 30 to 90 days depending on your passport.
How many countries can visit Jordan without a visa?
7 of 198 passports can enter Jordan visa-free (4%). 137 more get a visa on arrival, and 54 need a visa from an embassy.
Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0) — official sources are linked on each passport page. Gaps filled from the Passport Index dataset (MIT).