Jordan visa and entry requirements

Do you need a visa for Jordan?

Almost all visitors need a visa, but for many nationalities — including citizens of the UK, EU countries, the US, Canada and Australia — it is a formality: a single-entry tourist visa issued on arrival at the airport for JD 40. Citizens of some Arab countries enter visa-free or on easier terms, while others must apply in advance. Rules depend on your passport and change from time to time, so check the Jordanian Ministry of Interior e-visa portal or your nearest Jordanian embassy before you book.

Your passport should be valid for at least six months from your arrival date and have a blank page. An Israeli stamp in your passport does not usually cause problems entering Jordan (UK FCDO).

Visa on arrival

After landing, follow signs to the visa counter before passport control, pay (or show your Jordan Pass) and then queue for immigration. If you plan to visit Israel or Palestine and come back, get a multiple-entry visa from a Jordanian embassy or the e-visa portal before you travel.

Where

Queen Alia International (AMM), King Hussein International in Aqaba (AQJ), the Sheikh Hussein (North) Bridge and some other crossings

Cost

JD 40, single entry (or waived with a qualifying Jordan Pass)

Validity

Up to 3 months; extensions possible online for longer stays

Payment

Card or cash at the airport counter (currency exchange desks available)

E-visa and visas in advance

Jordan's Ministry of Interior runs an online visa system for tourist and other visas. Travellers whose nationality is not eligible for a visa on arrival, anyone visiting for work, study or business, and those who need a multiple-entry visa should apply through it before travelling. Processing times vary; apply well ahead.

The Jordan Pass and the visa fee

If you buy a Jordan Pass (JD 70–80) before arrival, the visa fee is waived provided you stay at least two whole nights (three days) in Jordan — the rule on the official Jordan Pass website (jordanpass.jo, November 2026).

Arriving by land or sea

A departure tax of JD 10 is charged in cash at land crossings when you leave Jordan (UK FCDO). Jordanian officials stamp passports unless you ask otherwise before handing it over. Photography is not allowed at border crossings.

Aqaba Special Economic Zone

Travellers arriving directly in Aqaba (airport or port) may be eligible for special visa arrangements under the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority, sometimes with conditions on the length of stay in Aqaba. These do not change the rule at the Wadi Araba land crossing (visa in advance unless you hold a Jordan Pass). Check with ASEZA or your airline before relying on this.

Customs, drones and health

• Drones: you must apply for approval at least 10 working days before you travel; otherwise drones are held at the airport until departure (UK FCDO).
• Medicines: carry prescriptions in your name for medicines you bring.
• Duty-free: limited allowances for tobacco and alcohol; declare anything prohibited or dutiable.
• Health: no vaccinations are required for most travellers; check TravelHealthPro or your national health service. Stays over 30 days require an HIV test for a health certificate (UK FCDO).

Overstaying and registration

Tourist visas can be extended online; overstaying leads to fines on departure. A rule introduced for entries after 1 October 2025 requires non-tourist visitors staying more than 14 days to register biometrics at a police station; tourists, pilgrims and transit passengers are exempt (UK FCDO, November 2026).

Land border crossings and hours

Visa on arrival: step by step at Queen Alia

1. After landing, follow signs for arrivals; the visa counter is before the immigration booths.
2. If you hold a Jordan Pass, go straight to immigration and show the pass (printed or on your phone) with your passport.
3. Otherwise pay the JD 40 single-entry visa fee at the counter; payment methods can vary, so have Jordanian dinars ready (there are exchange counters and ATMs in the arrivals area) as well as a card.
4. Queue for immigration, where your passport is stamped; tell the officer before handing it over if you prefer no stamp.
5. Collect your bags and pass through customs; declare drones and restricted items.

Visiting Israel or the West Bank as well

Many travellers combine Jordan with Jerusalem. If you leave Jordan and want to come back, a single-entry visa will not cover your return; get a multiple-entry visa in advance from the Jordanian Ministry of Interior or an embassy (UK FCDO). Use the Sheikh Hussein crossing in the north if you want a visa on arrival when re-entering; the King Hussein (Allenby) Bridge requires a visa obtained beforehand. The UK FCDO notes that crossings can close at no notice, and that in 2024–25 there were security incidents at the crossings. Check the advice for Israel and the Palestinian territories too, and keep your plans flexible.

Travel advice and the regional situation

Jordan has stayed stable, but the Middle East has been tense since a regional conflict began in early 2026. As of November 2026, the UK FCDO advises against all travel within 3 km of the Syrian border and warns that airspace closures and flight cancellations can happen at short notice. Keep your documents up to date, follow your government's advice, and read our safety section.