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Jordan Visa Requirements for South Sudan Citizens

Visa on arrival

South Sudan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Jordan — no application is needed before the trip.

The Jordan Tourism Board says a visa can also be obtained at Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport (for unrestricted nationalities) or at any other border crossing except King Hussein Bridge and the ferry from Egypt.

“A visa can also be obtained at Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport (for unrestricted nationalities) or at any other border crossing except King Hussein Bridge and the ferryboat from Egypt.”

Source: Jordan Tourism Board — Just the Facts (visas): visa on arrival for unrestricted nationalities, valid for one month · checked 13 Oct 2026

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Flag of JordanJordan visa options for South Sudan citizens

Single-entry visa on arrival

On arrival
Fee
40 JOD
Valid for
30 days
Entries
Single
Extension
+60 days

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.

What the Jordan visa rules mean for South Sudan travellers

South Sudan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Jordan. There is nothing to apply for in advance — the visa is issued at the airport or land border after you pay the fee. Bring cash in a major currency, a passport valid for at least six months, a return ticket and the address of your first night's accommodation, and expect a queue at busy airports.

The main option is the Single-entry visa on arrival, which costs 40 JOD.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Jordan applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • 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. For visas applied for in advance, the Ministry of Interior's service cards as…
  • 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. The Ministry of Interior says ordinary-passport holders resident in the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, GCC states, South Korea,…
  • Proof of funds: No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for visitors to Jordan.

Jordan entry rules compared

Jordan lets 7 passports in without a visa, offers a visa on arrival to 137 and requires an embassy visa from 54. South Sudan citizens are treated the same way as Algeria, Cape Verde, Eswatini, Kenya and Lesotho. Overall the South Sudan passport ranks #176 in the world with 18 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a South Sudan passport you can also visit 1 country in the region without a visa, including Malaysia.

In the other direction, Jordan citizens need evisa to visit South Sudan.

Flag of JordanEntry requirements for Jordan

Passport validity

6 months

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.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Jordan entry requirements✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

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 Ministry of Interior — FAQ (entry of residents of foreign countries; nationalities needing prior approval)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Registration after arrival

48 hours

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.

Ministry of Interior of Jordan — joint statement on registering place of residence (news)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

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.

Government of Canada — Travel advice and advisories for Jordan✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Jordan?

South Sudan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Jordan — no application is needed before the trip. The Jordan Tourism Board says a visa can also be obtained at Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport (for unrestricted nationalities) or at any other border crossing except King Hussein Bridge and the ferry from Egypt.

How much does a Jordan visa cost for South Sudan citizens?

Single-entry visa on arrival: 40 JOD.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Jordan?

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.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.