Jordan Tourist Visa
Table of contents
- Table of contents
- Traveling to Jordan
- Who Needs a Jordan Visa?
- Jordan Tourist Visa Validity
- Jordan Tourist Visa Requirements
- Jordan Tourist Visa Application
- Jordan Tourist Visa Interview
- Jordan Tourist Visa Fees
- Where to Apply
- Jordan Tourist Visa Processing Time
- Approved Visa Applications
- Jordan Tourist Visa FAQ
Traveling to Jordan
From the sands of Wadi Rum and the breathtaking structures of Petra to the bustling streets of Amman, there is so much to see in The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. From desert enthusiasts to food lovers, Jordan attracts thousands of tourists each year for a variety of reasons. Fortunately, obtaining a visa to visit Jordan is easier than ever before with the Ministry of Interior’s new E-Services website and mobile application.
Who Needs a Jordan Visa?
The following countries must have prior approval before traveling to Jordan:
Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Belize, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Cuba, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Micronesia, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Uganda, Viet Nam, and Yemen.
Jordan Tourist Visa Validity
As a popular tourist destination, Jordan offers several ways for tourists to enter the country. Foreign nationals from countries that do not require prior approval to enter Jordan are eligible for the Electronic Visa that can be applied for and obtained online. They can select the purpose of travel as “tourism” while completing the online application.
The Electronic Visa is available as a single-entry visa for a stay of up to three (3) months, a double-entry visa for a stay of three (3) months, or a multiple-entry visa for stays of six (6) months, one (1) year, and five (5) years.
For foreign nationals of countries that do require prior approval to enter Jordan, there is a special Tourism Visa that can be obtained through an accredited Jordanian tourism office. Applicants will be issued an electronic approval notice, but the process must be completed through the tourism office. The validity and duration of stay of a Tourism Visa will depend on the applicant’s intended purpose of stay.
Jordan also recently launched its Jordan Pass program for nationals that do not need prior approval to enter the country. It is intended to make traveling to Jordan for tourism easier by facilitating pre-paid tickets and a visa all-on-one package. The Jordan Pass comes at three price points, each with slightly different offerings: Jordan Wanderer, Jordan Explorer, and Jordan Expert. However, the basic offerings of the Jordan Pass are prepaid entry to over 40 attractions in Jordan, free e-brochures for all the attractions that can be downloaded, and a waiver for the entry visa fee. This program is only eligible for travelers staying for a minimum of three (3) nights (four (4) days) in Jordan.
The Jordan Pass is a two-week permit that is valid for up to 12 months from the date of purchase. It will expire two (2) weeks after it is scanned at the first touristic attraction.
Jordan Tourist Visa Requirements
To apply for a Jordanian Electronic Visa or Tourism Visa, all applicants are required to submit several documents. The following are the basic requirements required for both visa types:
A valid passport
The applicant should hold a passport valid for at least 6 months.
Valid application account
Applicants must create an account through the Ministry of Interior electronic application portal on their website or mobile application.
A complete application form (online)
Applications must be completed by the applicant or the accredited tourism office online through the Ministry of Interior website or mobile application.
Valid payment method
The cost of the visa fees will depend on the duration of stay and the number of entries the applicant requests. There is no service allowance fee for the Electronic Visa or the Tourist Visa.
**Tourism Visas must be applied for with a tourist office that is legally and officially registered with the Ministry of Tourism.
Jordan Tourist Visa Application
The application process for a Jordan tourist visa will vary slightly depending on how the applicant chooses to submit their application. The following are the basic steps for the Electronic Visa and the Tourism Visa:
Electronic Visa
- Create an application account
• Applicants must create an account on the Ministry of Interior E-Services website or mobile application.
• The account will be used to track the status of the application and receive an approval notice (if applicable). - Submit the visa application
Applicants for the Electronic visa can submit the application on the website or mobile application.
- Pay the visa fee
Accepted payment methods include a valid credit card (MasterCard or Visa), direct transfer through a local bank, or payment through E-Fawateer.com.
- Receive the approval notice
The approval notice for the Electronic visa will be sent to the applicant’s account. They can access the results of their application on the website or mobile application.
Tourism Visa
- Submit request to tourism office
Applicants must contact an accredited Jordanian tourism office to start the application process.
- Follow application process
Applicants will follow all instructions according to the tourism office and their business partners.
- Pay the visa fees
Accepted payment methods include a valid credit card (MasterCard or Visa), direct transfer through a local bank, or payment through E-Fawateer.com.
- Receive the approval notice
The approval notice for the Tourism visa will be sent to the applicant’s account by the tourism office. They can access the results of their application on the website or mobile application.
Jordan Tourist Visa Interview
In some cases, the applicant may be required to attend an interview in person. Interviews are conducted at the nearest Jordanian embassy that has access to the electronic application system. Applicants must bring their electronic application number/account information with them when attending the interview.
Jordan Tourist Visa Fees
The fees for a tourist visa will vary depending on the applicant’s nationality, the visa type, and the intended duration of stay in Jordan (number of entries).
There is no Service Allowance Fee for the Electronic Visa, but visa fees will apply.
The following are the rates for the Electronic Visa, depending on the number of entries:
- Three (3) months, one (1) entry: 40 JOD
- Three (3) months, two (2) entries: 60 JOD
- Six (6) months, multiple entries: 120 JOD
- One (1) year, multiple entries: 200 JOD
- Five (5) years, multiple entries: 350 JOD
- Five (5) years, multiple entries: 110 JD (USA citizens only)
Electronic Visa fees can be paid through E-Fawateer.com, by credit card (MasterCard, Visa, American Express) or by direct payment through a local bank.
For the Tourism visa, there is no Service Allowance Fees, but there are visa fees that will apply. These fees will be determined by the individual tourism company and communicated to the client during the application process.
Where to Apply
Applicants can submit their Electronic Visa application online at the Ministry of Interior E-Services website or by using the smartphone mobile application.
Applicants for the Tourism Visa can do so through a registered and accredited tourism office.
Jordan Tourist Visa Processing Time
A regular Electronic Visa application is typically processed immediately as soon as the visa fees are paid. The Tourism Visa application is typically processed within 5 working days.
Approved Visa Applications
All applicants will create an online visa application account which they can use to track their application. If approved, applicants will receive the approval notice through their online account.
Jordan Tourist Visa FAQ
A Jordan tourist visa is a travel document that allows foreign nationals to visit the country for a short period of time for tourism purposes.
Foreign nationals from countries that do not require prior approval to enter Jordan are eligible for the Electronic Visa that can be applied for and obtained online. They can select the purpose of travel as “tourism” while completing the online application.
For foreign nationals of countries that do require prior approval to enter Jordan, there is a special Tourist visa that can be obtained through an accredited Jordanian tourism office.
For the Tourism visa, there is no Service Allowance Fee, but there are visa fees that will apply. These fees will be determined by the individual tourism company and communicated to the client during the application process.
A regular Electronic Visa application is typically processed immediately as soon as the visa fees are paid. The Tourism Visa application is typically processed within 5 working days.
Applicants can submit their Electronic Visa application online at the Ministry of Interior E-Services website or by using the smart phone mobile application.
Applicants for the Tourism Visa can do so through a registered and accredited tourism office.
