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Jordan tourist visa

Some travellers can visit without a visa. Others can get a visa on arrival or an e-Visa. Some nationalities need approval or an embassy visa before travel.

Ways to get a Jordan tourist visa

  2. Visa-free visit for 30 days

    No visa needed

    Ordinary passport holders from Russia and Uzbekistan can visit for tourism or business.

    Stay
    30 days.

    Passports that qualify (2)

  3. Visa-free visit for 1 month

    No visa needed

    Ordinary passport holders from Egypt and Palestine can visit for tourism or business.

    Stay
    1 month.

    Passports that qualify (2)

  4. Visa-free visit for 14 days

    No visa needed

    Ordinary passport holders from Hong Kong can visit for tourism or business.

    Stay
    14 days.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  5. Visa-free entry with a qualifying residence permit

    No visa needed

    Citizens of Iraq, Libya and Yemen qualify with certain residence permits. Citizens of Syria qualify under separate residence and travel-history rules.

    Passports that qualify (4)

  6. Visa on arrival

    Visa on arrival

    Citizens of countries and territories outside the approval-required and embassy-only groups can generally get a visa on arrival. Special conditions apply to some travellers.

    Stay
    90 days for the standard route.
    Fee
    40 JOD (Jordanian dinars). Jordan Pass holders are exempt from the visa fee.
    1. Check that you qualify for a visa on arrival.
    2. Travel to an entry point that issues visas on arrival.
    3. Obtain the visa when you arrive.

  7. e-Visa

    eVisa

    Citizens outside the approval-required and embassy-only groups can generally obtain an online visa. Some conditional routes have separate requirements.

    Stay
    90 days for the standard route.

  8. Visa with approval before travel

    Other permit

    Holders of emergency, temporary or ordinary passports from the listed countries generally need visa approval through the Jordan Ministry of Interior E-Services portal, unless an exemption or special rule applies.

  9. Embassy or consulate visa

    Visa needed

    Citizens of Iran must apply at a Jordanian embassy or consulate.

    Passports that qualify (1)

Who needs it

Travellers who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a visa.

Who doesn't

Listed nationalities can visit without a visa for periods ranging from 14 days to 3 months. Other exemptions depend on residence permits, family ties or special documents.

How to apply

  1. Check whether you qualify for visa-free entry, a visa on arrival or an e-Visa.
  2. If your nationality needs approval, apply through the Jordan Ministry of Interior E-Services portal.
  3. If you must get an embassy visa, apply at a Jordanian embassy or consulate before travel.
  4. Bring the required passport and travel tickets.

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.
  • Residence permit or other supporting documents if using a conditional exemption.

Good to know

  • Visas on arrival are not issued at the Allenby/King Hussein Bridge crossing.
  • Israeli citizens may not use the Allenby/King Hussein Bridge crossing.
  • Some exemptions have extra passport or annual stay limits, but the affected nationalities are not identified in the supplied details.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Jordan?

Travellers who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a visa. Listed nationalities can visit without a visa for periods ranging from 14 days to 3 months. Other exemptions depend on residence permits, family ties or special documents.

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

There are 9 options: Visa-free visit for 3 months (no visa at all); Visa-free visit for 30 days (no visa at all); Visa-free visit for 1 month (no visa at all); Visa-free visit for 14 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with a qualifying residence permit (no visa at all); Visa on arrival (a visa at the border); e-Visa (an online visa); Visa with approval before travel (a special permit); Embassy or consulate visa (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Jordan without a tourist visa?

Ordinary passport holders from Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates can visit for tourism or business. Ordinary passport holders from Russia and Uzbekistan can visit for tourism or business. Ordinary passport holders from Egypt and Palestine can visit for tourism or business. Ordinary passport holders from Hong Kong can visit for tourism or business. Citizens of Iraq, Libya and Yemen qualify with certain residence permits. Citizens of Syria qualify under separate residence and travel-history rules.

Can I apply online for Jordan?

Yes: e-Visa. Citizens outside the approval-required and embassy-only groups can generally obtain an online visa. Some conditional routes have separate requirements.

How long can I stay on a Jordan tourist visa?

90 days with a standard visa on arrival or e-Visa. Shorter limits apply to some special routes.

How much does a Jordan tourist visa cost?

40 JOD (Jordanian dinars) for a standard visa on arrival. Jordan Pass holders are exempt from the visa fee.

What documents do I need for a Jordan tourist 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.; Residence permit or other supporting documents if using a conditional exemption..

How do I apply for a Jordan tourist visa?

1. 1. Check whether you qualify for visa-free entry, a visa on arrival or an e-Visa. 2. 2. If your nationality needs approval, apply through the Jordan Ministry of Interior E-Services portal. 3. 3. If you must get an embassy visa, apply at a Jordanian embassy or consulate before travel. 4. 4. Bring the required passport and travel tickets.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist 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 tourist 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.

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