Entry Procedures
Visa and entry requirements depend on the country that issued your passport. The information here is general guidance. Always confirm the requirements for your own nationality with the official source.
This information is for general guidance only. Please verify with the embassy or official government sources before traveling.
Visa Requirements
Types of visas required and their conditions
Many nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival in Jordan at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman and other entry points. For most tourists the best option is to buy the Jordan Pass online before you travel: it waives the tourist visa fee and includes entry to Petra and more than 40 other attractions, provided you stay at least three nights (four days). Requirements vary by nationality, so check the official Jordan Pass site and your embassy for the latest rules.
- Visa on arrival
- Available for many
- Jordan Pass
- Waives visa fee
- Check
- Official sources
- Jordan Pass requires a stay of at least 3 nights to waive the visa fee
- It bundles entry to Petra and 40+ sites; buy it before arrival
Passport Conditions
Required validity period and blank pages
Your passport should generally be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry into Jordan and have a blank page for stamps. If you plan to cross land borders with Israel (for example via the King Hussein / Allenby Bridge), entry and exit procedures can change, so confirm the latest arrangements with official sources before you travel.
- Validity
- 6 months recommended
- Pages
- Blank page for stamp
- Land border
- Check latest rules
- Six months passport validity is recommended for entry
- Land crossings with Israel have specific procedures; verify beforehand
Required Documents & Pre-registration
Arrival cards, health declarations, and other preparations
On arrival you may be asked to show supporting documents besides your passport. These can include a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation, evidence of sufficient funds, and your Jordan Pass reference or visa if you bought one online. Having these ready, along with confirmed hotel bookings, helps speed up immigration at Amman airport and land borders.
- Ticket
- Return/onward
- Stay
- Accommodation proof
- Jordan Pass
- Reference/QR
- Keep your Jordan Pass QR code accessible for immigration
- Proof of funds and onward travel may be requested
Pre-arrival procedure — Jordan e-Visa / Jordan Pass: eligible nationalities can apply for an e-Visa on the official Ministry of Interior portal eservices.moi.gov.jo (approved PDF by email in about 3-5 working days). Alternatively the official Jordan Pass (jordanpass.org) waives the entry visa fee for stays of 2+ nights and bundles site entries (e.g. Petra). Beware paid look-alike sites.
Official Jordan e-Visa (eservices.moi.gov.jo)- Family name
- SMITH
- First / given name
- MICHAEL
- Nationality
- Your nationality (e.g. UNITED STATES)
- Passport No.
- A1234567
- Date of birth
- 1990-05-20
- Photo & passport bio page
- Upload a recent photo and the details page
- Date of arrival
- 2026-04-10
- Address in Jordan
- Hotel name & address (e.g. in Amman)
How to apply
- 1 Decide between the e-Visa (eservices.moi.gov.jo) and the Jordan Pass (jordanpass.org).
- 2 For the e-Visa: open the official portal and start a new application.
- 3 Fill passport & personal details; upload photo and passport bio page.
- 4 Review all entries and correct any errors.
- 5 Pay the fee by card and submit; note the reference.
- 6 Wait for the emailed PDF (about 3-5 working days) and present it at immigration.
Visa need, fees, the Jordan Pass conditions and validity can change; for accurate details we recommend checking with the official government portal before you travel.
Last updated: 2026-08-30
Cash Import Limits
Declaration-free limits and procedures for excess amounts
If you enter or leave Jordan carrying large amounts of cash above the declaration threshold set by Jordanian Customs, you must declare it. This applies to Jordanian dinars and foreign currencies as well as easily convertible instruments. Failing to declare can lead to questioning, fines or seizure, so declare large sums and confirm the current limit with Jordanian Customs before you travel.
- Threshold
- Large sums
- When
- Entering/leaving
- Action
- Declare to customs
- Applies to dinars, foreign currency and bearer instruments
- Confirm the current declaration limit with Jordanian Customs
Duty-Free Allowances & Restricted Items
Limits on tobacco, alcohol, food, and other goods
Arriving travellers have duty-free allowances for personal-use goods such as a limited quantity of cigarettes and a small amount of alcohol. Amounts over the allowance are subject to duty. Because Jordan is largely Muslim, be discreet with alcohol and confirm the current allowances with Jordanian Customs, as limits can change.
- Tobacco
- Limited allowance
- Alcohol
- Small amount
- Over limit
- Duty applies
- Personal-use allowances cover cigarettes and a little alcohol
- Confirm current duty-free limits with Jordanian Customs
Prohibited Items
Items that are strictly forbidden from import
Illegal drugs are strictly prohibited in Jordan and penalties are severe. Weapons and ammunition are tightly restricted. There are also controls on antiquities and items of archaeological value, which may not be taken out without permits, as well as on products of protected species under CITES. Never carry items for other people and check Jordanian Customs rules before you travel.
- Drugs
- Prohibited
- Weapons
- Restricted
- Antiquities
- Export controlled
- Exporting antiquities without permits is illegal
- Protected species products need CITES permits
Medication Import Rules
Rules for bringing prescription and over-the-counter drugs
Bring prescription medicines in their original packaging and carry a copy of your prescription or a doctor’s letter, ideally in English. Some medicines that are freely available at home may be controlled in Jordan, so check before you travel and keep quantities to what you need for the trip. Confirm rules for controlled or narcotic-based medicines with the Jordan Food and Drug Administration.
- Packaging
- Keep original
- Proof
- Prescription/letter
- Controlled
- Check in advance
- Carry a doctor’s letter for regular medication
- Some common medicines may be restricted in Jordan
Vaccinations & Health Requirements
Required and recommended vaccines for entry
No vaccinations are required for most travellers to Jordan, but a yellow fever certificate may be required if you arrive from a country with risk of transmission. Make sure routine vaccines are up to date, and health authorities often recommend hepatitis A and typhoid for many travellers. Check current advice with an official travel-health source or a travel clinic before you go.
- Required
- None for most
- Yellow fever
- If from risk area
- Recommended
- Hep A / typhoid
- Keep routine vaccinations up to date
- Yellow fever proof may be needed if arriving from a risk country
Immigration Process
Step-by-step guide from arrival to clearing immigration
Most air travellers arrive at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman. At passport control, present your passport and, if you have one, your Jordan Pass QR code, which usually speeds up the visa formalities. If you bought a visa on arrival instead, you pay the fee at the counter. Have your accommodation details ready, then collect your baggage and pass through customs.
- Main airport
- Queen Alia (Amman)
- Jordan Pass
- Show QR code
- Visa on arrival
- Pay at counter
- The Jordan Pass usually simplifies the visa process at the border
- Have accommodation details ready for immigration
Tips for Smooth Entry
Practical advice for a hassle-free arrival
Buy your Jordan Pass before arrival if you plan to visit Petra and other sites, as it saves money and time. Dress modestly, especially at religious sites, and be respectful during Ramadan. Fridays are the main day of rest. Tap water is best avoided for drinking, so use bottled water. Keep official contacts and your embassy details handy in case you need help.
- Jordan Pass
- Buy in advance
- Dress
- Modest at sites
- Water
- Bottled preferred
- Dress modestly and respect local customs, especially in Ramadan
- Prefer bottled water and keep embassy contacts handy