(a) nationals of Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic, United Arab Emirates and Yemen for a maximum stay of one 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 seven-day transit visa upon arrival if travelling from a neighbouring Arab country. Enquire at any Embassy;

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.

Restricted entry:
Nationals of Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Bangladesh, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, China (PR), Congo (Dem Rep), Colombia, Cote d’Ivoire, Cuba, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, India, Iran, Laos, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Russian Federation, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Uganda, Vietnam and Zambia 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 four to six weeks for their applications to be processed. Contact the nearest Jordanian Embassy for further information.

Types of visa and cost: Tourist, Transit and Business: USD20 (single-entry); USD40 (multiple-entry).

Validity: Validity varies according to nationality.

For UK, US, Canadian and Australian nationals, visas are valid as follows:

Tourist:
Three months for single entry, six months for multiple entry;

Business:
Three months. After the first two weeks of stay, all visitors holding a visa must report to the nearest police station.

Application to: Jordanian Embassies abroad

Application requirements:

(a) Completed application form

(b) Passport valid for at least six months with at least one blank page

(c) One 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.