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Jordan business visa

Some ordinary passport holders can visit visa-free for business. Special visa-on-arrival routes cover certain business travellers and delegates.

Ways to get a Jordan business visa

  1. Visa-free business visit

    No visa needed

    Ordinary passport holders from the listed countries and territories can visit for business.

    Stay
    Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates: 3 months within any 6-month period. Russia and Uzbekistan: 30 days. Egypt and Palestine: 1 month. Hong Kong: 14 days.

  2. Visa on arrival for Iraqi business travellers and delegates

    Visa on arrival

    Citizens of Iraq qualify with an official Businessmen card issued by Jordan, or an official delegate letter confirming attendance at a conference or workshop.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  3. Visa on arrival for Sri Lankan business travellers and delegates

    Visa on arrival

    Citizens of Sri Lanka qualify when travelling on Royal Jordanian Airlines with the required hotel booking and proof of business or official delegate status.

    Stay
    Up to 2 months.

    Passports that qualify (1)

Who needs it

Business visitors who do not qualify for an exemption need an applicable visa or approval.

Who doesn't

Ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-free countries and territories may visit for business.

What to bring

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay, with two blank pages.
  • Non-refundable return or circle-trip ticket, except for government workers continuing to Iraq.

Good to know

  • Business entry is described separately from the right to work. General work permission for business visitors is not stated.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for Jordan?

Business visitors who do not qualify for an exemption need an applicable visa or approval. Ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-free countries and territories may visit for business.

What are the ways to get a business visa for Jordan?

There are 3 options: Visa-free business visit (no visa at all); Visa on arrival for Iraqi business travellers and delegates (a visa at the border); Visa on arrival for Sri Lankan business travellers and delegates (a visa at the border).

Who can go to Jordan without a business visa?

Ordinary passport holders from the listed countries and territories can visit for business.

How long can I stay on a Jordan business visa?

Visa-free stays range from 14 days to 3 months, depending on nationality.

What documents do I need for a Jordan business visa?

Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay, with two blank pages.; Non-refundable return or circle-trip ticket, except for government workers continuing to Iraq..

Does my passport change whether I need a business visa for Jordan?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Jordan visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a business visa for Jordan be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Jordan business visa rules?

On Jordan's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my business visa once I am in Jordan?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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