Visiting Jordan? It Is Easy For International Travelers To Get A Visa

Who needs a visa to visit Jordan?
Firstly, passport holders from around 10 countries, including those in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), do not need a visa to enter Jordan. Moreover, they can stay for up to three months of a six-month period. Those from Lebanon do not need a visa and can enter Jordan using a national ID card. Visitors from Syria, Libya and Yemen can also enter without a visa if they have residence permits from the USA, Australia, Canada, Japan, Switzerland, or a GCC or European Economic Area (EEA) nation.

About the Jordan Pass
Visitors from more than 130 countries, including Australia, Canada, the UK and the US can purchase the Jordan Pass. This includes the visa cost to enter Jordan. Citizens of a non-Arab country planning to visit Petra and stay in Jordan for at least three nights should check to see if they qualify for the pass.
Meanwhile, the Jordan Pass can be bought online prior to departure, after which travelers will receive an email containing the QR code. All they need to do is present this to immigration officers on arrival in Jordan and instantly receive their visas.

Where to obtain a visa
Those travelers eligible for a visa on arrival can obtain it at most entry points. These include Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Sheikh Hussein Bridge near Irbid and King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba. Moreover, if entering and leaving via Aqaba, the visa fee is waived due to the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority. However, should travelers leave via a different border, they will be charged for the visa.

Have fun exploring fascinating Petra and Wadi Rum and all the attractions this fascinating country has to offer.