The primary difference in 2026 is that the Jordan Pass is a comprehensive sightseeing package, while a Jordan visa is purely a legal entry permit. The Jordan Pass, issued by the Ministry of Tourism, costs between 70 and 80 JOD and includes the cost of a single-entry tourist visa (normally 40 JOD) provided you stay in the country for at least three nights (four days). Additionally, the pass provides "free" entry to over 40 of Jordan's top attractions, including the ancient city of Petra (which alone costs 50 JOD for a one-day entry), Wadi Rum, and Jerash. In contrast, a standard Jordan visa is just an authorization to enter the country, which most nationalities can obtain as a "Visa on Arrival" at the airport for 40 JOD. If you plan to visit Petra, the Jordan Pass is almost always the better financial choice because it essentially pays for itself by combining the visa fee and the Petra entry fee. It is important to remember that the Jordan Pass is not a travel document itself; it merely "waives" the visa fee at immigration. You must still present your passport and meet all other entry requirements to be granted the actual visa by the authorities upon arrival.