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Jordan visa for Nigerian citizens

Visa required

Nigerian citizens need a visa for Jordan, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Jordan visa?

Visit visa (tourism): visa-free entry, e-visa, visa on arrival or prior-approval visit visa

Key facts

Maximum stay
Three months of temporary residence stamped on entry (since January 2026); extendable up to six months from the date of entry
Fee
JOD 40
Processing time
e-visa: issued immediately after payment. Prior-approval visit visa: not officially stated.

Apply on Ministry of Interior e-services (eservices.moi.gov.jo)

All visa types for Jordan

For the tourist visa, Jordan’s official sources give a standard fee of JOD 40, and applications are made on eservices.moi.gov.jo. Processing time, as Jordan states it: e-visa: issued immediately after payment. Prior-approval visit visa: not officially stated. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Three months of temporary residence stamped on entry (since January 2026); extendable up to six months from the date of entry.

Where Nigerian citizens apply for a visa for Jordan

Jordan has no embassy or consulate in Nigeria on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Jordanian missions to Abuja are in Tripoli, Libya (2,713 km from Abuja), Tunis, Tunisia (3,100 km) and Algiers, Algeria (3,111 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Nigeria is decided by Jordan, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Jordanian citizens travelling to Nigeria

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Travel advice for Jordan

  • US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • 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 Nigeria to Jordan, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Jordan at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Jordan (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Jordan (updated 29 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Nigerian citizens can stay in Jordan

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

How Nigerian citizens apply

Jordan has no embassy or career consulate in Nigeria. Nigerian citizens apply through a mission of Jordan accredited to Nigeria from abroad; the official visa portal of Jordan names the right place.

Jordan’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens

Saudi Arabia and Palestine require Nigerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Jordanian citizens travelling to Nigeria

Nigeria requires a visa from Jordanian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Jordan?

Nigerian citizens need a visa for Jordan, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Jordan in Nigeria?

No. Jordan has no embassy in Nigeria. The nearest Jordanian embassy is in Tripoli, Libya, 2,713 km from Abuja.

How much does the Jordan tourist visa cost?

Jordan’s official sources give a standard fee of JOD 40 for the tourist visa. Processing time: e-visa: issued immediately after payment. Prior-approval visit visa: not officially stated.

Do Jordanian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

Nigeria requires a visa from Jordanian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.

Can Nigerian citizens enter Jordan visa-free?

No; Nigerian citizens need a visa for Jordan obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.