Country
Passport Required?
Visa Required?
Return Ticket Required?
Nationals of Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Bangladesh,
Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Burundi, Cambodia,
Cameroon, CAR, Chad, China (PR), Congo (Dem. Rep. of), Congo
(Rep. of), Colombia, Cuba, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, FYR
Macedonia, Gabon, India, Iran, Laos, Madagascar, Mongolia,
Mozambique, Namibia, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines,
Russian Federation, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania,
Thailand, Uganda, Vietnam, Zambia and ECOWAS nations (except
C�te d’Ivoire) are required to seek prior approval from the
Ministry of the Interior, as well as holding a visa. This may
also apply to other nationalities and they should allow 4-6
weeks for their applications to be processed. Contact the
Embassy for further information (see address section).
Passport valid for 6 months required by all.
Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of
Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia,
Syria, United Arab Emirates and Yemen for a maximum stay of 1
month (extensions may be obtained at the nearest police
station);
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey
to another country by the same or first connecting aircraft
within 24 hours provided holding valid onward or return
documentation and not leaving the airport. Some nationalities
may obtain a 7-day transit visa upon arrival if travelling
from a neighbouring Arab country. Enquire at the Embassy (or
Consular section at Embassy) for details.
1. (a) Nationals of certain countries – including
all Western European countries, the USA, Canada, Australia,
New Zealand and Japan – can obtain visas on arrival at the
airport in Jordan. (b) For information about land border
crossings, see the Travel – International section or
contact the Embassy.
Tourist, Transit and Business: $15 (single-entry);
$30 (multiple-entry).
Validity varies according to nationality. For UK, US,
Canadian and Australian nationals visas are valid as follows:
Tourist: 3 months for single-entry, 6 months for multiple
entry; Business: 3 months. After the first 2 weeks of stay,
all visitors holding a visa must report to the nearest police
station.
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy).
(a) Completed application form. (b) Passport valid for at
least 6 months with at least one blank page. (c) 1 recent
passport-size photo. (d) Stamped, self-addressed, recorded or
registered envelope if applying by post. (e) Fee (only cash or
postal orders are accepted). (f) For business visas, a company
letter supporting application.
2 working days, if applying in person; 10 working days by
post.
Apply to Embassy.
PO Box 224, Amman 11118, Jordan
Tel: (6) 464 2311 or
2314. Fax: (6) 464 8465.
E-mail: [email protected]
Website:
http://www.mota.gov.jo/
PO Box 830688, Amman 11183, Jordan
Tel: (6) 567 8294.
Fax: (6) 567 8295.
E-mail: [email protected]
Website:
http://www.see-jordan.com.jo/
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from
travellers over one year of age coming from infected areas.
Water that is not bottled should never be drunk unless it
has first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk should not
be consumed unless bought in a container stating that it has
been pasteurised. Avoid dairy products which are likely to
have been made from unboiled milk. Food and water in rural
areas may carry increased risk. Only eat well cooked meat and
fish, preferably served hot. Salad and mayonnaise may carry
increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.
Hepatitis A may occur, hepatitis B is
endemic. Heat and dehydration may become a
health hazard for pilgrims on their way to Mecca and Medina.
Precautions should be taken.
Rabies is present. For
those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be
considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without
delay. For more information consult the Health
appendix.
Health insurance is recommended. There are excellent
hospitals in large towns and cities, with clinics in many
villages.
An HIV test is mandatory for anyone planning to stay longer
than 3 months.
Feb 23 2002 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
Mar 16 Islamic New Year. May 1 Labour Day.
May 25 Independence Day. May 25 Eid al-Mawlid
al-Nawabi (Birth of the Prophet). Jun 9 King Adbullah
II’s Accession. Jun 10 Army Day. Oct 5 Isra wa
al-Miraj (Prophet’s Night Journey). Nov 14 King
Hussein’s Birthday. Dec 6-8 Eid al-Fitr (End of
Ramadan). Feb 13 2003 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the
Sacrifice). Mar 6 Islamic New Year. May 1 Labour
Day. May 15 Eid al-Mawlid al-Nawabi (Birth of the
Prophet).May 25 Independence Day. Jun 9 King
Adbullah II’s Accession. Jun 10 Army Day. Sept
24 Isra wa al-Miraj (Prophet’s Night Journey). Nov
14 King Hussein’s Birthday. Nov 25-27 Eid al-Fitr
(End of Ramadan).
Destination Guide – Jordan
Passport and Visa Application
Health
Holidays
Restricted entry
Passports
Visas
Note
Types of visa and cost
Validity
Application to
Application requirements
Working days required
Temporary residence
Addresses
1
2
Other risks
Health care
Notes
Public Holidays
Note
| British | yes | yes/1 | no |
| Australian | yes | yes/1 | no |
| Canadian | yes | yes/1 | no |
| USA | yes | yes/1 | no |
| Other EU | yes | yes/1 | no |
| Japanese | yes | yes/1 | no |
| Ministry of Tourism |
| Jordan Tourism Board |
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| Health Precaution | Special Precaution | Certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | no | 1 |
| Cholera | no | no |
| Typhoid and Polio | yes | n/a |
| Malaria | no | n/a |
| Food and Drink | 2 | n/a |
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(a) Christmas and Easter holidays are only observed by Christian business establishments. (b) Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last anything from two to ten days, depending on the region. |