General Information
Weather
June, July and August are usually rainless and daily average temperatures of 34°C. At times, these winds can be very strong and can cause sandstorms.
Single Entry visas valid for one month: 40 JOD (approximately 56 USD)
Double Entry visas valid for three months: 60 JOD (approximately 85 USD)
Multiple Entry visas valid for six months: 120 JOD (approximately 170 USD)
** Citizens of the following countries are exempted from paying for their visa fees: Algeria, Morocco , Sudan, UAE, Bahrain, KSA, Syria, Palestine, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Japan, Yemen, Turkey and UN.
Visas Obtained Upon Arrival:
For UK citizens:
VISA ISSUED UPON ARRIVAL FOR A STAY OF UP TO 30 DAYS.
You’ll need a visa to enter Jordan. You can get a single entry visa valid for 1 month on arrival at the airports or the Sheikh Hussein/North Border crossing at the Jordan/Israel border.
Check with the Jordanian authorities if you’re planning to cross the Wadi Araba/south border crossing (Aqaba/Eilat) or the Allenby/King Hussein Bridge.
An exit tax, currently 10JD, is payable at all border crossings, except the airports.
If you wish to combine travel to Jordan with a visit to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, it’s usually better to get a multiple entry visa before you travel from the Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in London.
You can extend your visa after you arrive in Jordan up to a maximum period of 6 months. If you overstay your visa you will be fined.
If you’re entering for tourism you can get a combination of a visa and reduced cost entry to the major tourism sites by applying for a Jordan Pass online.
Please consult your local Jordanian embassy for the latest information. Or please refer to www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice for the most up-to-date information.
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Health Insurance
You are strongly advised to have insurance before travelling to Jordan. Check it covers the following:
direct payments to health providers (or reimbursement later) for expenditure while in Jordan
assistance in locating the nearest source of medical help
emergency dental treatment
repatriation home or air transport to better medical facilities elsewhere.
Recommended Vaccinations
The following vaccinations are recommended for most travellers to Jordan:
diphtheria and tetanus – single booster recommended if you've not had one in the previous 10 years
hepatitis A – a single dose at least two to four weeks before departure gives protection for up to a year; a booster 12 months later gives another 10 years or more of protection
hepatitis B – now considered routine for most travellers
measles, mumps and rubella – two doses of MMR recommended unless you have previously had the diseases; young adults may require a booster
polio – generally given in childhood and should be boosted every 10 years
typhoid – recommended if you're travelling for more than a couple of weeks
yellow fever – vaccination is required for entry into Jordan for all travellers over one year of age if coming from infected areas such as sub-Saharan Africa and parts of South America
Please refer to https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice for the most up-to-date information.
Travelling with Medication
Bring medications in their original clearly labelled containers. A signed and dated letter from your physician describing your medical conditions and medications, including generic names, is also a good idea. If carrying syringes or needles, be sure to have a physician's letter documenting their medical necessity and keep these handy when entering or exiting any of Jordan's borders.
Ride In Style
Use promo code APPYCOUPLE when requesting your ride. New customers get $15 off your first ride with Uber.
The local currency is the Jordanian Dinar, symbol JD, also pronounced as “jaydee.” There are 1, 5, 10, 20 and 50 JD notes. The dinar is divided into 100 piasters (pronounced “pee-asters”) of 1000 fils (“fills”). The fils is the unit most commonly used and you will usually see prices written as 4,750 (which is 4 JD and 750 fils).
Currency can be exchanged at major banks, exchange booths and at most hotels. Street money-changers are best avoided. Exchange rates are set daily by the Jordanian Central Bank.