Jordan · Entry rules

Who needs a visa for Jordan?

Entry rules for Jordan by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan (embassy consular guidance), checked 31 Oct 2026.

In brief

No nationality can visit Jordan without a visa under its official rules. 53 need a visa before they travel. Everyone else, 145 nationalities, gets a visa on arrival.

Visa-free: 0
On arrival: 145
eVisa or ETA: 0
Visa required: 53

About 2.0 bn people (25% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Jordan: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of JordanReport a change

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Jordan entry rules at a glance

Group	Stay	Nationalities	Examples	Source
Visa on arrival	1 month (single entry), extendable at a police station	145	India, United States, China, Indonesia	Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan
Visa required	Not stated	53	Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Ethiopia	Ministry of Interior of Jordan

Visa on arrival for 1 month (single entry), extendable at a police station: India, the US, China and 142 more

145 nationalities

The visa is issued at the border, for 1 month (single entry), extendable at a police station.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan (embassy consular guidance), checked 1 Nov 2026Nationals of non-restricted countries can obtain a visa upon arrival.

Visa required: Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh and 50 more

53 nationalities

No visa on arrival; prior approval from the Ministry of Interior before travel: visit visa e-application through MOI e-services (filed with a host in Jordan) or through a Jordanian embassy.

Source: Ministry of Interior of Jordan, checked 31 Oct 2026Restricted Countries : Countries that need prior approval.

If you live in the UAE

Emirati citizens: visa on arrival, 1 month (single entry), extendable at a police station.

UAE residents, any passport: Gulf-residence visa on arrival for non-Arab African nationals only. Gulf residency and passport each valid 6+ months; Queen Alia airport. For Indian, Pakistani and Filipino nationals the passport decides: India visa on arrival, Pakistan and the Philippines prior approval. Source: Jordan Pass (Ministry of Tourism), checked 31 Oct 2026. See Jordan in the visa-free table for UAE residents, by passport.

Where to apply

Apply only on the official site, eservices.moi.gov.jo. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form. A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Jordan, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Jordan?

It depends on your passport: 145 get a visa on arrival and 53 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Jordan?

Not in advance. Indian citizens get a visa on arrival (1 month (single entry), extendable at a police station) (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan (embassy consular guidance), checked 1 Nov 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Jordan?

Not in advance. US citizens get a visa on arrival (1 month (single entry), extendable at a police station) (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan (embassy consular guidance), checked 1 Nov 2026).

Can I apply for a Jordan visa online?

Yes, where the official site offers it. Apply only at eservices.moi.gov.jo.

Sources and changes

MOI Jordan: Restricted and Non Restricted Countries (Nationalities)moi.gov.jo · checked 31 Oct 2026
Jordan MFA: visa for non-restricted countries (PDF)mfa.gov.jo · checked 1 Nov 2026
MOI e-services (visit visa applications)eservices.moi.gov.jo · checked 31 Oct 2026

2 Nov 2026Jordan: the visa on arrival is for one month
31 Oct 2026All groups checked against Ministry of Interior of Jordan.

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