Entry Formalities

All visitors to jordan must have a valid passport. Jordanian embassies or consulates abroad are authorized to issue Tourist visas and it can be obtained on arrival without delay.

The following entry rules apply at present for all visitors Except as noted in para. 3:

A. Individual visitors can obtain entry visa upon arrival for certain fees depending on the nationality.

B. Groups 5/14 persons (organized by tourist travel agency) are exempted from entry visa fees provided they stay in the country minimum 3 nights.

C. Groups 15 persons & over are exempted from entry visa fees regardless of duration of stay.

D. Passengers manifest - passport details: from 5 persons and over, a list of passport details is required 15 days prior to the arrival of the groups visiting jordan, to facilitate obtaining group visa gratis on arrival. the following information is required: - name and family name.

Departure Tax

 

The following departure tax apply at present for all visitors, except as noted in para.3:

A. Individual or groups traveling from /to queen alia airport - departure tax is included in the flight ticket.
B. Individual or groups traveling from /to any jordanian Border – must pay a departure tax of usd 15.00 per person.

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Crossing Regulations-Jordan/Israel Borders 

 

A. King Hussein (Allenby) bridge border-crossing:

1. opens from sunday till thursday from
   08.00 – 21.00 hrs & for friday and saturday from
   08.00 - 14.00 hrs.
   


2. prior visas must be arranged and can not be obtained at the borders.

B. Sheikh Hussein (North Border) & Wadi Araba (South Border)-crossing:

1. Opens from sunday till thursday from 07.00 - 22.00 hrs.
   for friday and saturday from 08.00 - 20.00 hrs.
2. Visa can be obtained at borders for certain fees depending on the nationality.

C.Individuals and groups visitors using these crossing borders points are not exempted from entry visas to jordan nor from departure tax .

Note: crossing regulations and hours are subject to change. For Up to date details and information, please consult with us.

 

 

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Miscellaneous Data

1. There are no requirements for special health measures before arriving in jordan.
   
2. Customs regulations allow on entry a maximum of two bottles of wine or one liter of spirits, 200 cigarettes or 25 cigars or 200 grams of tobacco and a reasonable amount of perfume per adult.
   
3. Climate: spring and autumn are long and pleasant throughout jordan. Rain falls from november to march, but aqaba on the red sea is warm and sunny winter resort. average temperature: amman: jan 8.1c apr 16.0c july 25.1c nov. 15.3c aqaba: jan 15.6c apr 24.3c july 32.5c nov. 22.1c
4. clothing: warm winter clothes are required for the five cold months of the year. Light casual clothes are suitable for the rest of the year.
5. currency: the jordan dinar = 1000 fils = us$1.40 (aprox). bank notes: 500 fils, 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 dinars. coins: 10, 25, 50, 100, 250, 500 fils.
6. international direct telephone dialing is available between jordan and most other countries.
7. working hours for government departments are from 8.30 am – 15.00 pm, and for private businesses generally from 9.00 am - 6.00 pm, with a break for lunch between 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm. Friday and saturday is an official holiday.
8. the electric current is 220 volts, 50 cycles. A.c.

Average Temperature:

City	Jan	Apr	Jul	Nov
Amman	8.1 C	16 C	25.1 C	15.3 C
Aqaba	15.6 C	24.3 C	32.5 C	22.1 C

 

Bank Note:

Coins: 5, 10 25, 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000 fils.
Dinars: 500 fils, 1, 5, 10, 20, 50.

 

1. International direct telephone dialing is available between Jordan and most other countries.
   
2. Working hours for government departments are from 8:00 AM-3:00 PM, and for private businesses generally from 9:00 AM-6:00 PM, with a break for lunch between 1:00 PM-3:00 PM. Friday & Saturday is an official holiday.
   
3. The electric current is 220 Volts, 50 Cycles AC.

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