Travel to Jordan: Visa, Entry Rules & Jordan Pass
Jordan is one of the easiest countries in the region to visit — most travellers either get a visa on arrival or an e-visa before flying. This guide answers the questions travellers actually ask, with live prices from our system.
Live status
Borders are open and e-visas are processing normally.
Do I need a visa for Jordan?
Short answer: probably yes, but it is easy. Most nationalities need a visa, and most of those can get it on arrival at the airport or online as an e-visa. Only a smaller group of passports must arrange a visa in advance through a Jordanian mission.
Your passport decides which group you are in — check it in our visa eligibility checker or ask EVA, our visa assistant, in the chat window.
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Official Jordan visa facts
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Required documents
- Valid Passport (+6Months Validity)
- Passport Back Page
- photo
- UAE Visa / ID
Eligibility requirements
- Valid Passport (+6Months Validity)
- Passport Back Page
- photo
- UAE Visa / ID
The Jordan Pass, explained
The Jordan Pass is the official sightseeing package sold by the Jordanian tourism board. It bundles entry to Petra and more than 40 attractions, and — if you buy it before you arrive and stay at least 3 nights — the 40 JOD visa fee is waived.
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Worth it
If you will visit Petra and stay 3+ nights — the pass usually costs less than the Petra ticket plus the visa fee separately.
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Skip it
If you are transiting, staying 1–2 nights, or not visiting the paid attractions — a normal visa is cheaper.
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Buy before you fly
The visa-fee waiver does not apply to purchases made after arrival.
Entry rules and borders
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Passport validity
Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the day you enter Jordan.
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Amman (Queen Alia International Airport)
Visas on arrival are issued at the airport for eligible nationalities; e-visa holders go straight to immigration.
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Aqaba (King Hussein International Airport and the Red Sea crossings)
Entry through the Aqaba Special Economic Zone is visa-fee-free for many nationalities.
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Land borders
Rules differ by crossing. The Allenby/King Hussein Bridge does not issue visas on arrival — arrange your visa before using it.
Who can enter Jordan easily?
Citizens of Gulf Cooperation Council countries do not need a visa. Many other nationalities — including most of Europe, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia and much of Asia — can get a visa on arrival or an e-visa.
GCC residents: holding a residence permit from a GCC country can make entry easier even when your passport alone would need advance approval. For example, Syrian nationals residing in a GCC country can enter Jordan without prior approval when they hold a residence permit valid for at least 4 months, issued at least 90 days before travel, and travel directly from their country of residence with a valid passport. Ask EVA in the chat to check your exact passport-and-residence combination.
Where are you going in Jordan?
Wadi Rum
The Valley of the Moon
The Dead Sea
Earth's lowest point
Jordan visa questions
- Do I need a visa to travel to Jordan?
- Most nationalities need a visa, but many can get one on arrival at Queen Alia International Airport or apply for an e-visa before travel. A smaller group of nationalities must arrange a visa through a Jordanian mission in advance. Use our eligibility checker with your passport to see which group you are in.
- Is the Jordan Pass worth it?
- Usually yes if you plan to visit Petra and stay at least 3 nights in Jordan. The Jordan Pass bundles entry to Petra and 40+ attractions, and the visa fee is waived when you buy it before arrival and stay 3 nights or more. If you are not visiting Petra or are staying only 1–2 nights, a normal visa is often cheaper.
- Can I get a Jordan visa on arrival?
- Many nationalities can buy a single-entry visa on arrival at Amman airport and at the Aqaba entry points. Land borders have different rules — the Allenby/King Hussein Bridge crossing, for example, does not issue visas on arrival, so arrange your visa before using it.
- How much does a Jordan visa cost?
- The single-entry visa on arrival is 40 JOD. Our visa options page shows the current all-inclusive price for every Jordan visa type we process, including government fees and service charges.
- Can I extend my stay in Jordan?
- Yes. Tourist stays can usually be extended at a local police station or the nearest residency office before your permitted stay ends. Do not overstay — fines apply per day of overstay.
- I live in a GCC country but hold another passport. Can I enter Jordan easily?
- Jordan gives easier entry to residents of GCC countries in many cases. For example, Syrian nationals residing in a GCC country can enter Jordan without prior approval if they hold a residence permit valid for at least 4 months, issued at least 90 days before travel, and travel directly from their country of residence with a valid passport. Check your exact passport and residence combination with our assistant EVA.
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