Do American 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 American 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 an American passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Jordan entry requirements.
The details for an American passport.
State Dept (updated 14 May 2026): visa required, available on arrival at Queen Alia airport and most land crossings. Fees: 3-month single entry JOD 40, double entry JOD 60, 6-month multiple entry JOD 120, 1-year multiple JOD 200. No visa on arrival at King Hussein (Allenby) Bridge: get one in advance. A visa holder who leaves via that bridge can return through it while the visa is valid. Register with police if staying over 2 weeks (JOD 200 fine otherwise) unless holding a Jordan Pass. Overstay JOD 3 a day. The visa fee is waived with a Jordan Pass bought before arrival plus a stay of at least 2 nights (Jordan Pass terms).
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 American citizens need a visa for Jordan?
Yes, but it’s issued on arrival: American 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 American 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 American 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 American citizens apply?
Not needed for VOA; Jordan Pass must be bought before arrival.
Where do American 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.