Entry Formalities

All visitors to Jordan must have a valid passport.

Jordanian embassies or consulates aboard are authorized to issue tourist visas and be obtained on arrival without delay.

The following entry rules apply at present for all visitors except as noted in Crossing Regulations.

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Individual visitors can obtain entry visa upon arrival for certain fees depending on the nationality.
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Groups 5-14 persons (Organized by tourist travel agency) are exempted from entry visa fees provided they stay in the country minimum 4 nights/5 days.
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Groups 15 persons & over, are exempted from entry visa fees regardless of duration of stay.
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Passengers manifest-passport details:

From 5 persons and over, a list of passport details is required 15 days prior to the arrival of the groups visiting Jordan, to facilitate obtaining group visa gratis on arrival. The following information is required:
1-Name and Family name.
2-Nationality.
3-Place and date of birth.
4-Passport number.
5-Place and date of birth.

 

Departure Tax

 

The following departure tax apply at present for all visitors, except as in Crossing Regulations.

1. Individual traveling-the airport departure tax is US$ 15.00.
   
2. Groups 5-14 persons are exempted from departure tax, provided they stay in the country minimum 4 nights, otherwise the departure tax of US$ 15.00 must be paid.
   
3. Groups of 15 persons & over are exempted from departure tax regardless of duration of stay.

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Crossing Regulations-Jordan/Israel Borders 

 

A. King Hussein (Allenby) bridge border-crossing:

1. Open Su-Th 08:00-23:59 h & Fr,Sa 08:00-14:00 h.
2. Prior visa must be arranged and can be obtained at the borders.

B. Sheikh Hussein (North Border) & Wadi Araba (South Border)-crossing:

1. Open Su-Th 06:30-22:00 h & Fr,Sa 08:00-20:00 h.
2. Visa can be obtained at borders for certain fees depending on the nationality.

C. Individuals and groups visitors using these crossing borders points are not exempted from entry visa to Jordan nor from departure tax US$ 15.00 per person.

Note: Crossing regulations and hours are subject to change. For up to date details and information, please consult us.

 

 

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Miscellaneous Data

1. There are no requirements for special health measures before arriving to Jordan.
   
2. Customs regulations allow on entry a maximum of two bottles of wine or one liter of spirits, 200 cigarettes or 25 cigars or 200 grams of tobacco and a reasonable amount of perfume per adult.
   
3. Climate: Spring and autumn are long and pleasant throughout Jordan. Rain falls from November to March, but Aqaba on the Red Sea a warm and sunny winter resort.

Average Temperature:

City	Jan	Apr	Jul	Nov
Amman	8.1 C	16 C	25.1 C	15.3 C
Aqaba	15.6 C	24.3 C	32.5 C	22.1 C

 

Bank Note:

Coins: 5, 10 25, 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000 fils.
Dinars: 500 fils, 1, 5, 10, 20, 50.

 

1. International direct telephone dialing is available between Jordan and most other countries.
   
2. Working hours for government departments are from 8:00 AM-3:00 PM, and for private businesses generally from 9:00 AM-6:00 PM, with a break for lunch between 1:00 PM-3:00 PM. Friday & Saturday is an official holiday.
   
3. The electric current is 220 Volts, 50 Cycles AC.

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