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Do I need to carry my passport in Jordan?

Your passport needs to be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival in Jordan, and you should carry your passport or travel document with you at all times.



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A passport and a visa are required. Jordan issues visas to U.S. citizens for a fee at most international ports of entry and at most international land border crossings upon arrival.

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Currently, there are not any Jordan visa bans in place for any foreign citizen. A few exceptions include citizens of Lebanon and EU countries (except for Croatia), who may present a valid national ID card if arriving at Aqaba Airport on a direct flight from Brussels.

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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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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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There isn't a strict Petra dress code as such. It's the biggest tourist attraction in Jordan, so people pretty much wear what they like when they visit Petra, However, bear in mind that the site of Petra is huge, so be prepared to do a lot of walking.

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First of all, on arrival at the Visitor's Center you will need to purchase a ticket to enter the Wadi Rum Protected Area. Adult tickets are 5JD and children under 12 enter for free. Visitors entering in 4WD rental cars will be asked to pay an additional 25JD, however non-4WD vehicles enter for free.

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The U.S. passport book and U.S. passport card are both accepted as ID for domestic flights. You may not have heard about the U.S. passport card before. The passport card cannot be used for international air travel, but it is still a great ID to have in your wallet.

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Guide to Prices, Money, and Currency in Jordan. In comparison to other neighboring countries, Jordan is one of the most expensive countries in the region. This does not mean that visitors can't get by on a low budget; it just means that you need to look out for more affordable places to eat and drink.

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What Is The Visa On Arrival Fees For Jordan? The visa fees for a single entry visa on arrival is JOD 40. The 5-year multiple entry visa on arrival costs JOD 114. Remember to carry cash for the visa fees as not all borders have credit/debit card facilities.

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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 best times to visit Jordan are spring (March to May) or fall (September to November). The days are warm, with temperatures between 61°F and 99°F, but the nights are cool. It's not too hot for exploring sites or hiking in the nature reserves, where flora and fauna are abundant.

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In general, cash is the easiest and most common form of payment. There is no need to open a bank account in Jordan. The easiest way to have access to your money is to bring an ATM, debit, and/or credit card linked to your US bank account (or any other country).

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