33 passports · checked 2026-10-11
Do you need a visa for Jordan?
The short answerYes, for some passports: Jordan has an online option, the Jordan e-visa. Of the 33 passports NUM checks, 3 need no visa for a short visit, 27 get a visa on arrival and 3 need a visa before travelling.
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.
By passport
What your passport needs for Jordan.
No visa for a short visit · 3
Visa on arrival · 27
- American citizens
- Canadian citizens
- Mexican citizens
- Brazilian citizens
- British citizens
- Irish citizens
- German citizens
- French citizens
- Italian citizens
- Spanish citizens
- Dutch citizens
- Swiss citizens
- Russian citizens
- Israeli citizens
- Indian citizens
- Chinese citizens
- Hong Kong citizens
- Taiwanese citizens
- Japanese citizens
- South Korean citizens
- Singaporean citizens
- Malaysian citizens
- Thai citizens
- Indonesian citizens
- Australian citizens
- New Zealand citizens
- South African citizens
Visa needed before you travel · 3
How entry works
What Jordan checks.
- Before you go. No Jordan-wide e-authorisation. Nationalities not on the Ministry of Interior's restricted list can get a single-entry visa on arrival (JOD 40) at Queen Alia airport, the Sheikh Hussein (North) crossing or the Wadi Araba (Aqaba) crossing, or apply for an e-visa through the MOI portal, or buy a Jordan Pass (visa fee included) before arrival. No visa on arrival at the King Hussein (Allenby) Bridge. Restricted nationalities ('Countries that need prior approval': 53 countries on the MOI page, last update 09/11/2025, among our passports the Philippines and Nigeria) must get a visa in advance through MOI or an embassy. Some nationalities are visa-exempt (UAE per UAE MOFA; Turkey per Turkish MFA).
- Your passport. At least 6 months from arrival (FCDO, updated 7 Oct 2026; State Dept, updated 14 May 2026).
- Onward ticket. Jordan's government portal (Jordan Gate) lists a flight itinerary among the documents for a tourist visa, along with a passport photo and hotel reservation details.
- Travel insurance. Not listed as an entry requirement by FCDO or State Dept.
- At the border. Visitors staying over 14 days must report to a police station for registration, with biometrics (FCDO). State Dept: non-exempt visa holders staying over 2 weeks must register before the first 2 weeks end; failing to register can mean a JOD 200 fine, payable before departure (Smartraveller). Jordan Pass holders do not need to register even if staying over 14 days (Smartraveller). Irish DFA: from 1 Oct 2025 stays over 14 days require reporting to the residency office of the nearest police station (JOD 200 fine on departure); its list of exemptions appears to include tourists, which conflicts with FCDO and State Dept, so treat registration as required.
- Also. King Hussein (Allenby) Bridge: no visa on arrival; you need a visa beforehand (FCDO, State Dept). A visa holder who leaves for the West Bank via this bridge can come back through the same crossing without a new visa while the visa is still valid (State Dept). British passport holders need no prebooking to leave via the bridge; other passport holders may need to prebook to enter Israel or the West Bank there (FCDO). Crossings open most days from 8 or 8:30am and can close without notice (FCDO).
- Also. Visas on arrival are issued at Queen Alia International Airport, the Sheikh Hussein (North) crossing and the Wadi Araba crossing near Aqaba (State Dept, Jordan Pass FAQ). Jordan Pass FAQ: non-restricted nationals arriving at Aqaba airport do not need a visa (Aqaba Special Economic Zone); restricted nationals need a visa in advance.
Visa types
The visitor visas for Jordan.
| Visa | Who it’s for | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Visa on arrival (single entry) JOD 40 | Nationalities not on the MOI restricted list | Usually 30 days on arrival (travel.gc.ca, Irish DFA, Taiwan MOFA, Jordanian Embassy London); FCDO/State Dept say valid 3 months; extendable at a police station; register after 14 days |
| Jordan Pass (visa fee included + site entry) JOD 70-80 (FCDO) | Tourists of non-Arab nationalities buying before arrival | Pass valid 3 months from purchase; 1 month from first site scan |
| Multiple-entry / double-entry visit visas JOD 60 double; JOD 120 6-month multiple; JOD 200 1-year multiple (State Dept) | Visitors planning to leave and re-enter (e.g. Israel/West Bank trips) | 3 months (double), 6 months or 1 year (multiple) |
| E-visa (MOI e-services) | Visitors applying before travel (needed for King Hussein Bridge entry); restricted nationals must use it (Jordanian Embassy London: 'apply ONLY Online e-Visa Application') | Per visa |
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What changed
Recent and coming 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.
- 2025-11-09 — 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.
- 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.
Keep your money
How to spot a copycat visa site.
- Check the address. Jordan’s official link on this page goes to eservices.moi.gov.jo. Look-alike sites use similar names and flags.
- Compare the fee. If the price is far above the government fee, you’re paying a private service. It should say so plainly.
- Ignore “fast-track” upsells. Nobody outside the government can speed up or promise a decision.
Questions
The short answers.
Do I need a visa for Jordan?
It depends on your passport. Of the 33 passports NUM checks, 3 need no visa for a short visit, 27 get a visa on arrival and 3 need a visa before travelling. Pick your passport on this page for the exact rule, the fee and the stay.
Does Jordan have an eVisa?
Yes, for the passports that need it: the Jordan e-visa, on the official site eservices.moi.gov.jo. Many passports need nothing at all for a short visit.
How long must my passport be valid for Jordan?
At least 6 months from arrival (FCDO, updated 7 Oct 2026; State Dept, updated 14 May 2026).
Does NUM issue Jordan visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service: it explains the rule for your passport and links the official site, free.
Need the rest? The full Jordan entry requirements cover customs, vaccines, travelling with children and every passport in one table.
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