Do I have to pay to enter Jordan?

Jordanian immigration officials issue single entry visas to U.S. citizens for a fee upon arrival at Amman's Queen Alia International Airport, the northern Sheikh Hussein crossing at the Israeli border, the Eilat/Wadi Araba crossing near Aqaba and most other border crossings except the King Hussein/Allenby Bridge.



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We suggest that you bring a $300 in cash and withdraw additional amounts from an ATM or bank if needed. In general, cash is the easiest and most common form of payment. There is no need to open a bank account in Jordan.

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British citizens will need a visa to enter Jordan for tourism which can be obtained on arrival. Your passport will need to have a minimum of six months' validity on the day you arrive. A tourist visa costs 40 Jordanian dinars (£46.16) and is valid for one month.

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Exercise a high degree of caution in Jordan overall due to the threat of terrorism. See Safety.

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Exercise increased caution in Jordan due to terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Do not travel to: Within 3.5 km of the Jordanian border with Syria and east of the town of Ruwayshid in the direction of the border with Iraq due to terrorism and armed conflict.

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The Middle East is typically not a cheap region to travel around, and Jordan is no exception to this. A strong currency and a lack of facilities that cater to lower budget travellers makes Jordan a potentially expensive holiday destination.

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Top tips for taking a Dead Sea dip - Do not wear jewellery – almost everything except 24-carat gold will instantly tarnish (though it can be cleaned). - Wear flip-flops to protect your feet from the scorching sand (and, in some places, sharp stones).

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