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United States visa for Jordanian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Jordanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at jo.usembassy.gov

Which United States visa?

B-2 visitor visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
Fee
US$185
Processing time
Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed

All visa types for the United States

For the tourist visa, the United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.

US missions in Jordan

The United States has 1 mission in Jordan, with its embassy in Amman.

US visas issued to citizens of Jordan

Visas issuedFY 2024FY 2025
Visitor (B)28,20519,973
Student (F, M)844539
Exchange (J)1,186909
Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…)977870
Transit and crew (C, D)390305
Diplomatic and official (A, G)1,9041,763
Fiancé(e) (K)15673
Total33,66224,432
B visa refusal rate (adjusted)45.9%56.6%

In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 24,432 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Jordan, the 51st highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 82%, diplomatic and official visas 7% and exchange visitor visas 4%. That is 27% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (33,662).

From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Jordan received 5,680, 59% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.

For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 56.6% for citizens of Jordan in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 45.9%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.

These figures count visas issued to citizens of Jordan anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Jordan.

Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made

US citizens travelling to Jordan

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Travel advice for the United States

  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

For a trip from Jordan to the United States, the published travel advice reads as follows: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Jordanian citizens can stay in the United States

How long Jordanian citizens may stay in the United States is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Jordanian citizens apply

In Jordan, applications go to the US embassy in Amman, or to a visa centre acting for the United States; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United States.

The United States’ neighbours for Jordanian citizens

Canada and Mexico require Jordanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

US citizens travelling to Jordan

Jordan issues US citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Jordanian citizens need a visa for the United States?

Jordanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.

Where is the US embassy in Jordan?

The US embassy in Jordan is in Amman.

How much does the United States tourist visa cost?

The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.

Do US citizens need a visa for Jordan?

Jordan issues US citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Can Jordanian citizens enter the United States visa-free?

No; Jordanian citizens need a visa for the United States obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.