US passport · Jordan
Do US citizens need a visa for Jordan?
In brief
Yes, but they can get it on arrival: US passport holders get a visa on arrival in Jordan, 1 month (single entry), extendable at a police station.
Jordan visa fee for US citizens: A single-entry tourist visa costs JOD 40 (about USD 60). Official fee. Source: Jordan Pass, Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Jordan, checked .
Jordan visa processing time for US citizens: A visa applied for through the Ministry of Interior 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)
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ContentsIn brief
At a glance
| Access | Visa on arrival · 1 month (single entry), extendable at a police station |
|---|---|
| Stay | 1 month (single entry), extendable at a police station |
| Validity and entries | The single-entry visa is valid for 1 month and can be extended at any police station for a fee; JOD 40 there buys a 2-month extension.2 |
| Official fee | A single-entry tourist visa costs JOD 40 (about USD 60).2If you buy the Jordan Pass before you arrive and stay at least 2 consecutive nights, the single-entry visa fee is waived; the pass does not cover a multiple-entry visa.21 more below |
| Official processing | A visa applied for through the Ministry of Interior takes about two weeks to process.1 |
| Where to apply | To get the visa before you travel, apply online on the Ministry of Interior's e-visa service or its iOS and Android apps; the Foreign Ministry says embassies will stop issuing visas directly.1Official site: eservices.moi.gov.jo |
Do US citizens need a visa for Jordan?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan (embassy consular guidance) lists the US 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.”
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 · checkedIf you enter at the King Hussein (Allenby) Bridge, read the conditions in your visa approval memorandum before travelling.
Travellers arriving from the King Hussein/Allenby Bridge are advised to read the conditions contained in the approval memorandum before travelling.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan · checked
Jordan visa types for US citizens
The single-entry visa is valid for 1 month and can be extended at any police station for a fee; JOD 40 there buys a 2-month extension.
Jordan Pass, Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Jordan · checked
How to apply
To get the visa before you travel, apply online on the Ministry of Interior's e-visa service or its iOS and Android apps; the Foreign Ministry says embassies will stop issuing visas directly.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan · checked
Fee
A single-entry tourist visa costs JOD 40 (about USD 60).
Jordan Pass, Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Jordan · checkedIf you buy the Jordan Pass before you arrive and stay at least 2 consecutive nights, the single-entry visa fee is waived; the pass does not cover a multiple-entry visa.
Jordan Pass, Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Jordan · checkedThe single-entry visa is valid for 1 month and can be extended at any police station for a fee; JOD 40 there buys a 2-month extension.
Jordan Pass, Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Jordan · checked
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
A visa applied for through the Ministry of Interior takes about two weeks to process.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan · checked
Documents and entry checks
What changed
- Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.
FAQ
Is Jordan visa-free for US citizens now?
Not visa-free: US citizens get a visa on arrival, 1 month (single entry), extendable at a police station.
How much does a Jordan visa cost for US citizens?
A single-entry tourist visa costs JOD 40 (about USD 60). If you buy the Jordan Pass before you arrive and stay at least 2 consecutive nights, the single-entry visa fee is waived; the pass does not cover a multiple-entry visa. The single-entry visa is valid for 1 month and can be extended at any police station for a fee; JOD 40 there buys a 2-month extension.
Can I get a Jordan visa in 7 days?
A visa applied for through the Ministry of Interior takes about two weeks to process.
Other trips on a US passport
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan (embassy consular guidance): entry rule, entry conditions, how to apply and processing time
- Jordan Pass, Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Jordan: fees, documents and visa types