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United States to Jordan visa requirements

Yes, US citizens need a visa for Jordan, but it is easy to obtain on arrival. A single-entry visa on arrival costs 40 JOD (about USD 56) and usually allows a 30-day stay. Most tourists instead buy the Jordan Pass online before traveling, which waives the visa fee if you stay at least two nights (3 days). US ordinary passport holders require a visa to enter Jordan for tourism, but a visa on arrival (VOA) is available at Queen Alia International Airport and most international land border crossings, including the Sheikh Hussein and Wadi Araba crossings. The standard single-entry VOA costs 40 JOD and grants a 30-day stay; longer and multiple-entry options are available, including a 5-year multiple-entry visa offered specifically to US citizens. Crucially, the VOA is NOT issued at the King Hussein/Allenby Bridge crossing from the West Bank, where a visa or special entry permit from Jordan's Ministry of Interior must be arranged in advance. Most travelers opt for the Jordan Pass, an official product that bundles the tourist visa-fee waiver with entry to over 40 attractions (including Petra, Jerash, and Wadi Rum); the waiver applies only if the pass is purchased before arrival and you stay at least two nights (3 days) in Jordan. A Jordan eVisa is also available online through the Ministry of Interior e-Application portal. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival and should have at least one blank visa page. Travelers staying longer than the visa's registration window should register with local police to avoid overstay fines.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-21
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-21
Visa type
Visa on arrival (tourist) - eVisa and Jordan Pass also available
Maximum stay
30 days (single-entry visa on arrival)
per entry
Entries
Single entry (double-entry, 6-month multiple-entry, 1-year multiple-entry, and US-only 5-year multiple-entry options available)
from issue date
Visa fee
40 JOD single-entry VOA; 60 JOD double-entry; 120 JOD 6-month multiple-entry; 200 JOD 1-year multiple-entry; 110 JOD US-only 5-year multiple-entry
consular fee only
Processing time
Issued on arrival at eligible entry points; eVisa available online through the Ministry of Interior
standard track
Validity
Single-entry VOA usually allows a 30-day stay; registration/extension rules apply for longer stays
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm passport validity
Ensure your US passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date and has at least one blank visa page for the entry stamp.
· 6 months validity· 1 blank visa page
/02
Choose your entry method
Decide between a visa on arrival (pay at the airport/border), an eVisa applied for online in advance, or the Jordan Pass which bundles the visa fee with attraction tickets.
· VOA· eVisa· Jordan Pass
/03
Buy the Jordan Pass online if it suits your trip
If you will stay at least two nights (3 days) and plan to visit Petra or other sites, buy the Jordan Pass at jordanpass.jo before you fly to waive the 40 JOD visa fee.
· jordanpass.jo· 2 nights / 3 days required
/04
Avoid the Allenby/King Hussein Bridge for VOA
If entering from the West Bank via the King Hussein/Allenby Bridge, arrange a visa or special Ministry of Interior entry permit in advance, as visa on arrival is NOT issued at that crossing.
· No VOA at Allenby Bridge
/05
Arrive and clear immigration
On arrival at Queen Alia or an eligible land border, proceed to the visa counter, present your passport (and Jordan Pass QR code if purchased), and pay any fee due in Jordanian Dinars.
· Pay in JOD· Show Jordan Pass QR if applicable
/06
Register or extend if staying long
If you intend to stay beyond your visa's permitted period, register with local police or extend at a police station before the limit expires to avoid overstay fines.
· Extend at police station· Avoid overstay fines
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items
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RequiredUS passport valid 6+ months beyond arrival
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredAt least one blank visa page
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
Conditional40 JOD in cash or card for visa on arrival (if not using Jordan Pass)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RecommendedJordan Pass QR code (if purchased online)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RecommendedConfirmed onward or return ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
RecommendedProof of accommodation / hotel booking
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
OptionaleVisa approval printout (if applied online)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
optional
RecommendedSufficient funds for the stay
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
recommended
RecommendedAvoid Allenby/King Hussein Bridge for visa on arrival
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
OptionalTravel/medical insurance
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
optional
RequiredOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
Official sourcesU.S. State Department - Jordan Travel Advisory / International Travel Information (Last Updated: May 14, 2026)Jordan Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities - Visa Information (Last update: 2026/06/18)Jordan Ministry of Interior - Visa E Applications (Last update: 09/11/2025)
Application link included: Jordan Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities - Visa Information (Last update: 2026/06/18)
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Visa on arrival - single entry40 JODApprox. USD 56; 30-day stay, single entry
Visa on arrival - double entry60 JOD3 months validity, 2 entries
Visa - 6-month multiple entry120 JODMultiple entries for a period not exceeding 6 months
Visa - 1-year multiple entry200 JODMultiple entries for a 1-year period
Visa - 5-year multiple entry110 JODOffered specifically to US citizens; State Department notes police registration rules
Jordan Pass (Jordan Wanderer)70 JODCheapest tier; includes visa-fee waiver (2 nights / 3 days required) plus Petra 1-day and 40+ sites
Jordan Pass (Jordan Explorer)75 JODIncludes Petra 2-day access and visa fee waiver
Jordan Pass (Jordan Expert)80 JODIncludes Petra 3-day access and visa fee waiver
Total estimate40 JOD — 200 JODincl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa on arrival
At the counter (minutes)
Pay 40 JOD at Queen Alia, Aqaba, or eligible land borders; issued immediately. Not available at Allenby Bridge.
Jordan Pass (online, before travel)
Online purchase before arrival
Purchase online, receive a QR code by email; waives the visa fee with a minimum two-night (3-day) stay and includes major attractions. Best value for sightseeing trips.
Jordan eVisa (Ministry of Interior e-Application)
Apply online before travel
Apply online in advance through the Ministry of Interior; recommended if entering via Allenby Bridge or to skip the airport visa queue.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Tourism / sightseeing
Visiting Petra, Wadi Rum, Jerash, the Dead Sea, and Amman, typically covered by the Jordan Pass.
High
/02
Visiting friends and relatives
Short family or social visits, easily covered by the 30-day visa on arrival.
Medium
/03
Business meetings and conferences
Short-term business visits; the tourist VOA covers brief meetings, but check for work-permit needs.
Medium
/04
Religious and pilgrimage travel
Visiting Bethany Beyond the Jordan (Baptism Site) and other holy sites.
Medium
/05
Transit to neighboring travel
Stopping in Jordan as part of a wider Middle East itinerary.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-06-21
Reviewed by Claude Code
Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.
2026-06-21 · major
Reviewed by Codex
Codex rechecked US ordinary-passport travel to Jordan against U.S. State Department, Jordan Ministry of Tourism, Jordan Ministry of Interior, official Jordan Pass, and Jordan Embassy sources; refreshed checked-date and lastVerifiedAt, replaced non-official evidence, corrected the Jordan Pass waiver condition to two nights (3 days), updated visa fee tiers, and corrected the passport blank-page guidance.
2026-05-30
United States of America to Jordan route verified
Verified against the U.S. State Department Jordan page and Jordan visa policy: US ordinary passport holders receive a 30-day visa on arrival for 40 JOD; Jordan Pass and eVisa remain available. No visa on arrival at Allenby/King Hussein Bridge.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do US citizens need a visa to visit Jordan?—
Yes. US ordinary passport holders need a visa, but it can be obtained on arrival at most ports of entry for 40 JOD (about USD 56) for a 30-day single-entry stay, or via the Jordan Pass or eVisa.
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