Do British citizens need a visa for Jordan?
The official link goes to eservices.moi.gov.jo. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Jordan entry rules for British citizens.
| Verdict | Visa on arrival |
|---|---|
| Document | Visa on arrival (or e-visa / Jordan Pass) |
| Fee | JOD 40 (waived with a Jordan Pass if you stay at least 3 nights; the pass terms say 2) |
| Stay | Usually 30 days on arrival (State Dept); the visa is valid 3 months, and you can stay up to 90 days after registering with the police within 14 days |
| Validity | 3 months (FCDO) |
| When to apply | Not needed for VOA; Jordan Pass must be bought before arrival |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a British passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Jordan entry requirements.
The details for a British passport.
FCDO (updated 7 Oct 2026): single-entry visit visa on arrival at Jordanian airports and the Sheikh Hussein crossing, JOD 40, valid 3 months; extendable online up to 6 months. Report to a police station if staying over 14 days. No entry at King Hussein (Allenby) Bridge without a visa obtained beforehand. Jordan Pass (JOD 70-80, includes the visa fee) for stays of at least 3 nights per FCDO (Jordan Pass terms say 2 nights). JOD 10 departure tax at land crossings. Passport 6 months.
How long it must be valid.
At least 6 months from arrival (FCDO, updated 7 Oct 2026; State Dept, updated 14 May 2026).
Recent changes in Jordan.
- 2026-01 — Visa-on-arrival and e-visa stays were reported extended from 30 to 90 days with no fee change (VisasNews, Jan 2026, cited on Wikipedia). FCDO now says the JOD 40 visa 'is valid for 3 months' and State Dept lists a '3-month single-entry' visa. Smartraveller and the Jordan Pass FAQ still say 30 days or 1 month.
- 2025-10-01 — New rule (per Irish DFA): stays over 14 days require reporting to the residency office of the nearest police station; failure means a JOD 200 fine on departure. The Turkish MFA also refers to a September 2025 amendment of Jordan's residence and foreigners law.
- 2025-11-09 — MOI restricted-nationalities page shows 'Last update: 09/11/2025' (read as 9 Nov 2025): 53 countries need prior approval. Vietnam, Albania, Moldova and Colombia are not on it, although the Jordanian Embassy London and Jordan Pass lists still name them.
The short answers.
Do British citizens need a visa for Jordan?
Yes, but it’s issued on arrival: British citizens get the Visa on arrival (or e-visa / Jordan Pass) at the border for stays of Usually 30 days on arrival (State Dept); the visa is valid 3 months, and you can stay up to 90 days after registering with the police within 14 days.
How much does it cost for British citizens?
JOD 40 (waived with a Jordan Pass if you stay at least 3 nights; the pass terms say 2). Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
How long can British citizens stay in Jordan?
Usually 30 days on arrival (State Dept); the visa is valid 3 months, and you can stay up to 90 days after registering with the police within 14 days. Longer stays need a different visa.
When should British citizens apply?
Not needed for VOA; Jordan Pass must be bought before arrival.
Where do British citizens apply?
On the official site, eservices.moi.gov.jo. NUM links it and never charges for the link.
Does NUM issue Jordan visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.