Do Nigerian 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 Nigerian citizens.
| Verdict | Visa needed before you fly |
|---|---|
| Document | Visa in advance (MOI e-services or Jordanian embassy) |
| Stay | Per visa |
| When to apply | Apply well ahead |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Nigerian passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Jordan entry requirements.
The details for a Nigerian passport.
Restricted nationality: Nigeria is on Jordan's Ministry of Interior restricted list ('Countries that need prior approval', last update 09/11/2025) and on the Jordanian Embassy London's list, which says restricted applicants must apply only via the online e-visa. No visa on arrival (also not at Aqaba airport, Jordan Pass FAQ); Jordan Pass is not available. A reported exception for restricted nationals holding valid US/UK/Schengen visas plus residence (Wikipedia) was not confirmed on an official page.
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 Nigerian citizens need a visa for Jordan?
Yes. Nigerian citizens need a visa from an embassy or visa centre before travelling to Jordan.
How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Jordan?
Per visa. Longer stays need a different visa.
When should Nigerian citizens apply?
Apply well ahead.
Where do Nigerian 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.