United States
Jordan
Jordan visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
US citizens can get a visa on arrival in Jordan, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mfa.gov.jo
Which Jordan visa?
Entry visa on arrival (airports and land borders)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Three months of temporary residence on entry (since January 2026)
- Fee
- JOD 40
- Processing time
- At the border on arrival
For the visa on arrival, Jordan’s official sources give a standard fee of JOD 40, and applications are made on jordanpass.jo. Processing time, as Jordan states it: At the border on arrival. Longest stay on the visa on arrival: Three months of temporary residence on entry (since January 2026).
Jordanian citizens travelling to the United States
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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 the United States 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).
Good to know
How long US citizens can stay in Jordan
US citizens may stay in Jordan for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Jordan.
How US citizens apply
US citizens receive the visa for Jordan at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Jordan’s neighbours for US citizens
Palestine admits US citizens visa-free.
Jordanian citizens travelling to the United States
The United States requires Jordanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Jordan?
US citizens can get a visa on arrival in Jordan, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can US citizens stay in Jordan?
US citizens can stay in Jordan for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Jordan visa on arrival cost?
Jordan’s official sources give a standard fee of JOD 40 for the visa on arrival. Processing time: At the border on arrival.
Do Jordanian citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires Jordanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can US citizens enter Jordan visa-free?
No; US citizens need a visa on arrival in Jordan.
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.