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Do Canadians need a visa for Jordan?

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 1 Nov 2026

In brief

Yes, but they can get it on arrival: Canadian passport holders get a visa on arrival in Jordan, 1 month (single entry), extendable at a police station.

Jordan visa fee for Canadians: A single-entry visa costs JOD 40 (about USD 60); Canada is not among the few nationalities exempt from the visa fee. Official fee. Source: Jordan Pass, Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Jordan, checked .

Jordan visa processing time for Canadians: A visa applied for through the Interior Ministry takes about two weeks to process. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan, checked .

Nationals of non-restricted countries can obtain a visa upon arrival.Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan (embassy consular guidance)

Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan (embassy consular guidance)Apply only at eservices.moi.gov.joReport a change

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ContentsIn brief
  1. In brief
  2. At a glance
  3. Do Canadians need a visa?
  4. Visa types
  5. How to apply
  6. Apply from Canada
  7. Fee
  8. Processing time
  9. Documents
  10. What changed
  11. FAQ
  12. Sources

At a glance

AccessVisa on arrival · 1 month (single entry), extendable at a police station
Stay1 month (single entry), extendable at a police station
Validity and entriesThe single-entry visa is valid for one month and can be extended at any police station, where JOD 40 buys two more months; or you pay JOD 3 at the airport for each day you stayed beyond the month.2
Official feeA single-entry visa costs JOD 40 (about USD 60); Canada is not among the few nationalities exempt from the visa fee.2A multiple-entry visa valid for six months costs JOD 120 (about USD 170), paid in Jordanian dinars, and cannot be extended.32 more below
Official processingA visa applied for through the Interior Ministry takes about two weeks to process.1
Where to applyTo get the visa before you travel, apply online on the Interior Ministry's e-visa service or its iOS and Android apps; Jordan's embassies are stopping issuing visas directly.1Official site: eservices.moi.gov.jo

Do Canadians need a visa for Jordan?

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan (embassy consular guidance) lists Canada among the countries whose nationals get a visa on arrival. Stay: 1 month (single entry), extendable at a police station.

“Nationals of non-restricted countries can obtain a visa upon arrival.”

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan (embassy consular guidance) · checked

Conditions and exceptions

  • Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

    The document to be used for the visa must be valid for a period of not less than 6 months.Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan · checked

  • Canada's government adds that a stay of more than 14 days must be registered with the Public Security Directorate or a police station within 13 days of entry, except during the first 30 days on a tourist visa; if you fail to register you are fined when you leave.

    If you plan to stay in Jordan for more than 14 days, including if you’re travelling on a visitor visa, you must file a formal registration request. Requests can be submitted to the Public Security Directorate, one of its branches or a local police station within 13 days of the date you enter Jordan. ... This requirement does not apply to: tourist visa holders during the first 30 days ... If you fail to register, you will be fined upon departure.Global Affairs Canada (travel.gc.ca), Government of Canada travel advice · checked

Jordan visa types for Canadians

How to apply

  1. To get the visa before you travel, apply online on the Interior Ministry's e-visa service or its iOS and Android apps; Jordan's embassies are stopping issuing visas directly.

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan · checked

How to apply from Canada

  1. Jordan's mission in Canada is the Embassy in Ottawa (100 Bronson Ave., Suite 701); its entry-visa service sends applicants to the Interior Ministry's e-visa system.

    Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in Ottawa · checked

Fee

These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.

Processing time

Documents and entry checks

What changed

  1. Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.

FAQ

Is Jordan visa-free for Canadians now?

Not visa-free: Canadians get a visa on arrival, 1 month (single entry), extendable at a police station.

How much does a Jordan visa cost for Canadians?

A single-entry visa costs JOD 40 (about USD 60); Canada is not among the few nationalities exempt from the visa fee. A multiple-entry visa valid for six months costs JOD 120 (about USD 170), paid in Jordanian dinars, and cannot be extended. Buy the Jordan Pass (a ticket to over 40 sites) before you arrive and stay at least two nights, and the single-entry visa fee is waived; the pass does not cover a multiple-entry visa.

Can I get a Jordan visa in 7 days?

A visa applied for through the Interior Ministry takes about two weeks to process.

Sources

Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.

  1. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan (embassy consular guidance): entry rule, entry conditions, how to apply and processing timemfa.gov.jo · checked
  2. Jordan Pass, Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Jordan: fees, visa types and documentsjordanpass.jo · checked
  3. Jordan Tourism Board (official tourism board, visitjordan.com): fees and documentsinternational.visitjordan.com · checked
  4. Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in Ottawa (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates): how to applymfa.gov.jo · checked
  5. Global Affairs Canada (travel.gc.ca), Government of Canada travel advice: entry conditionstravel.gc.ca · checked
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