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Do I need a visa to visit Petra?

No matter where you're crossing the border, you will need an entry visa, though they're relatively simple to get. Whether you're visiting the wondrous desert of Wadi Rum, adventuring in Aqaba, or passing through Petra, we've got your back!



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The Jordan Pass provides you with hassle-free entry to over 40 of Jordan's tourist attractions including Petra, Jerash, Wadi Rum, and much more. The Pass also includes the cost of your tourist entry visa.

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Online Application for the Jordan Pass To apply online, you must have a valid passport, email address, and a credit or debit card.

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In the case of a tourist visa to Jordan, you can apply at least a week or two prior to the intended date of travel as the processing time varies from 3 to 5 working days. However, ensure that you have sufficient time as a delayed visa can cost you your flight.

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

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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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The Jordan Pass provides you with hassle-free entry to over 40 of Jordan's tourist attractions including Petra, Jerash, Wadi Rum, and much more. The Pass also includes the cost of your tourist entry visa.

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Luckily, few formalities need to be observed when departing Jordan: A departure tax of 10 JDs ($15) is paid at any border crossings except the airports. Syria: Coming to Jordan by road from Syria, you can cross into Jaber or Ramtha.

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