Passmere is a private company, not a government agency. This guide is free information, not legal advice. Each fact links to the official source and shows the date we checked it.
Entry requirements
Jordan entry requirements for U.S. citizens
What U.S. tourists need to visit Jordan: the visa on arrival, the Allenby Bridge exception, the Jordan Pass, the government fee and how long you can stay, with sources.
What you need to enter Jordan
For a tourist trip, the answer is: under review — see the official source1. U.S. citizens need a visa, and it is issued for a fee when you arrive at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman and at most border crossings.
According to the U.S. Department of State, Jordan's Ministry of Interior also offers an online visa application: under review — see the official source5.
Entry rules change often, and the Jordanian government decides who may enter. Check the official sources before you travel.
Entering by the King Hussein/Allenby Bridge
under review — see the official source6If you plan to cross there, check the official sources well before your trip.
How long you can stay
A visa issued on arrival normally allows a stay of under review — see the official source3. To stay longer, you must register at a police station before that time ends.
under review — see the official source7The Jordan Pass and the visa fee
under review — see the official source8The conditions can change, and the Jordanian government decides how they apply. Read the official terms before you buy.
Passport rules
under review — see the official source9If your passport is close to that limit, renew it before you go: see Renew your U.S. passport by mail.
Short on time? under review — see the official source10 Read Urgent travel: getting a passport fast.
Travel advisory
The U.S. Department of State rates Jordan at under review — see the official source4. Read the full advisory before you decide to travel, and check it again before you leave; it can change at any time.
Step by step
- Check that your passport meets the validity rule above.
- Decide where you will enter. If it is the King Hussein/Allenby Bridge, arrange your visa or permit before you travel.
- If you want to use the Jordan Pass, read its official conditions and buy it before you arrive.
- At Queen Alia International Airport or another crossing that issues visas, get your visa and pay the government fee, unless the Jordan Pass covers it.
- Note the last day of your permitted stay. If you need more time, register at a police station before it ends.
- Leave on time.
Checklist
Before you travel to Jordan
- Passport that meets the validity rule
- Entry point that issues visas on arrival, or a visa or permit arranged in advance
- Money for the visa fee, or a Jordan Pass bought before arrival
- Departure date within your permitted stay
- Current travel advisory read
Do and don't
Do
- Read the full travel advisory before you decide.
- Register at a police station before your permitted stay ends if you need to stay longer.
- Keep your Jordan Pass with you if you bought one.
Don't
- Don't expect a visa on arrival at the King Hussein/Allenby Bridge.
- Don't stay past your permitted date without registering.
- Don't pay an unofficial website for a visa.
Fees
This is a government fee. It is paid to the Jordanian government, not to Passmere. Passmere does not process visas.
| What | Paid to | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Single-entry visa | Government of Jordan | under review — see the official source2 |
The official sources show the current fee for each type of visa. The Jordan Pass can waive this fee under its conditions (see above).
Frequently asked questions
Can I get my visa at the airport in Amman?
Yes. U.S. citizens can get the visa on arrival at Queen Alia International Airport, for a fee. Most border crossings issue it too.
Can I get a visa at the Allenby Bridge?
Does the Jordan Pass cover the visa?
under review — see the official source8 Conditions can change, so read the official terms before you buy.
What if I stay longer than allowed?
To stay longer, register at a police station before your permitted stay ends. under review — see the official source7
Can Passmere get my visa for me?
No. Passmere is a private company and does not process visas. You get the visa yourself on arrival, or apply online through the Ministry of Interior, under review — see the official source5.
Sources and verification
- Entry document for tourism — U.S. Department of State: Jordan International Travel Information. under review — see the official source
- Government single-entry visa fee — U.S. Department of State: Jordan International Travel Information. under review — see the official source
- Stay allowed on arrival visa — U.S. Department of State: Jordan International Travel Information. under review — see the official source
- U.S. Travel Advisory level — U.S. Department of State: Jordan Travel Advisory. under review — see the official source
- Official online visa application — U.S. Department of State: Jordan International Travel Information. under review — see the official source
- No arrival visa at Allenby Bridge — U.S. Department of State: Jordan International Travel Information. under review — see the official source
- Fine for overstaying — U.S. Department of State: Jordan International Travel Information. under review — see the official source
- Jordan Pass covers the visa fee — Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (Jordan Pass official website): Jordan Pass — FAQ. under review — see the official source
- Passport validity rule — U.S. Department of State: Jordan International Travel Information. under review — see the official source
- Urgent travel: passport agency appointment — U.S. Department of State: Get Your Passport Fast. under review — see the official source