Most visitors to Jordan, Americans included, obtain a visa on arrival or apply online beforehand. The option worth knowing about is the Jordan Pass, bought before travel: it bundles the entry visa with admission to Petra and many other sites, and for a stay of a few nights it usually costs less than paying separately.
Quick facts
The Jordan Pass waives the visa fee only if you buy it before arriving and stay a minimum number of consecutive nights. Buying it at the airport does not work, and neither does a shorter trip.
Fees breakdown
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Visa on arrival | Published tariff | Paid at the airport |
| Jordan Pass | Tiered by sites included | Bought before travel |
| Consular visa | Published tariff | For nationalities that need one in advance |
| Extension of stay | Charged in Jordan | At a police station |
| Departure tax | Charged on exit | By route |
Visitors staying beyond the permitted period must register an extension locally, and overstaying attracts a charge per day on departure.
How to apply
- Decide between the visa on arrival and the Jordan Pass, checking the minimum-nights condition.
- Buy the pass online before you fly if you choose that route.
- Confirm the rules for your entry point, since land crossings differ from the airport.
- Third-country nationals should check whether a consular visa is required in advance.
- Extend your stay locally if you remain beyond the permitted period.
- Keep the entry stamp and the pass together for departure.
Required documents
- Passport valid at least six months beyond arrival.
- Jordan Pass or visa fee.
- Accommodation details and onward ticket.
- Proof of lawful residence in the United States for third-country nationals.
- Evidence of funds where requested.
- Sponsor letters for work or study categories.
Where to apply
Online or on arrival for most travellers; at the embassy in Washington or a consular office where a visa is required in advance.
Additional notes
Jordanians need no visa
A Jordanian citizen travels on a Jordanian passport. Those holding the passport without a national number should read the citizenship page, since their position differs.
Land crossings
Entry rules at the bridges from the West Bank are not the same as at the airport, and the visa on arrival is not always available. Check the specific crossing.
Work needs a permit
A visitor entry never authorises employment, and permits are arranged by the employer in Jordan.
Verify before travel
Regional conditions have affected border arrangements repeatedly. Confirm close to your departure date.