Updated May 2026 · 25+ destinations · 7 passport groups

Do I Need a Visa for Jordan?

🇯🇴Visa on arrival JD 40 (~$56). Jordan Pass (includes Petra entry + visa fee) excellent value at JD 70-80 if you're visiting Petra.

US passport

Visa on Arrival

Max stay

30 days

Visa fee (US)

JD 40

Region

Middle East

Requirements below cover seven passport groups. Visa rules for Jordan change often — always confirm with the official Jordan embassy or consulate for your nationality before you book.

🇯🇴 Jordan visa rules by passport

All destinations
PassportRequirementMax stayFee
🇺🇸USAVisa on Arrival30 daysJD 40
🇬🇧UKVisa on Arrival30 daysJD 40
🇪🇺EU / SchengenVisa on Arrival30 daysJD 40
🇦🇺AustraliaVisa on Arrival30 daysJD 40
🇨🇦CanadaVisa on Arrival30 daysJD 40
🇮🇳IndiaVisa on Arrival30 daysJD 40
🇨🇳ChinaVisa on Arrival30 daysJD 40

Compare Jordan with other Middle East destinations

Requirements shown for a US passport. Open a destination for all seven passport groups.

Verify Jordan's rules before you book

Visa rules change frequently and this table is a planning reference, not legal advice. Confirm the current requirement with the official Jordan embassy or consulate for your nationality, or with your government's travel advisory (US: travel.state.gov, UK: gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, AU: smartraveller.gov.au). Passport validity and onward-ticket rules are enforced at the border even when no visa is required.

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Showing requirements for 🇺🇸 USA passport holders. 25 destinations.

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France

Europe
Visa-Free
90 days

Schengen Area. US/UK/AU/CA get 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS is expected in late 2026; check the official ETIAS site before travel.

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Japan

Asia
Visa-Free
90 days

Visa-free for most Western passports. Requires eVisa from Sep 2025 for US/AU/CA. India requires embassy visa (2-4 weeks).

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Thailand

Asia
Visa-Free
60 days

60-day visa exemption (extended from 30 days in 2024). Can extend once at immigration for ฿1,900.

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Indonesia (Bali)

Asia
Visa-Free
30 days

Visa-free for 30 days for 169 nationalities. Extendable once (IDR 500,000 / ~$30). Social/cultural visa available for longer stays.

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Vietnam

Asia
Visa-Free
90 days

US/UK/EU/AU/CA get 90-day e-visa ($25, single or multiple entry). Free 45-day exemption applies to some passports from 2023.

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India

Asia
eTA / eVisa
60 days
$25

e-Tourist Visa ($25) applied online 4 days before arrival. Processing usually 1-3 days. Multiple entries allowed. Some nationalities restricted.

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UAE (Dubai)

Middle East
Visa-Free
90 days

Visa-on-arrival or visa-free for most. Indians get free 30-day visa on arrival. Passport must be valid 6+ months.

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Morocco

Africa
Visa-Free
90 days

US/EU/UK/AU/CA visa-free for 90 days. Must fill immigration form on arrival. Keep your entry slip until departure.

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Portugal

Europe
Visa-Free
90 days

Schengen Area - 90 days in any 180-day period for US/UK/AU/CA. Digital Nomad Visa available for remote workers. ETIAS is expected in late 2026.

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Greece

Europe
Visa-Free
90 days

Schengen Area. 90-day limit applies across all Schengen countries combined. Greek island ferries don't require additional docs.

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Italy

Europe
Visa-Free
90 days

Schengen Area. US travelers can apply for a special Italian visa allowing 1-year stay for slow travel from late 2025.

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Spain

Europe
Visa-Free
90 days

Schengen Area. Spain offers a Digital Nomad Visa for remote workers earning €2,000+/month. Canary Islands included.

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Iceland

Europe
Visa-Free
90 days

Schengen Area despite not being EU. No border checks within Schengen. Midnight sun Jun-Jul, Northern Lights Sep-Mar.

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Mexico

Americas
Visa-Free
180 days

Officially 180 days, but immigration officers may stamp fewer (often 30-90). Politely request the full 180 days. Keep FMM tourist card until departure.

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Peru

Americas
Visa-Free
90 days

No visa required for most Western passports. Entry via Lima or Cusco (altitude 3,400m — give yourself 1-2 days to acclimatize).

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Colombia

Americas
Visa-Free
90 days

90-day visa-free, extendable once. Yellow fever vaccine required if arriving from affected countries. Digital Nomad Visa available.

🇹🇷

Turkey

Middle East
eTA / eVisa
90 days
$50

e-Visa required for US/UK/AU/CA ($50, apply at evisa.gov.tr). EU citizens visa-free 90 days. Indians get 30-day visa on arrival.

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Egypt

Africa
Visa on Arrival
30 days
$25

Visa on arrival $25 at Cairo Airport. Can also apply for e-Visa online (same price). Valid 30 days, extendable at Mogamma in Cairo.

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Jordan

Middle East
Visa on Arrival
30 days
JD 40

Visa on arrival JD 40 (~$56). Jordan Pass (includes Petra entry + visa fee) excellent value at JD 70-80 if you're visiting Petra.

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Kenya

Africa
eTA / eVisa
90 days
$30

eTA required for all nationalities ($30). Apply online at etakenya.go.ke before travel. Approved within 72 hours usually. Yellow fever cert required.

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South Africa

Africa
Visa-Free
90 days

Visa-free 90 days for US/UK/EU/AU/CA. Important: passport must have 2+ blank pages. Yellow fever cert required if arriving from endemic country.

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Australia

Pacific
eTA / eVisa
90 days
AUD 20

ETA (subclass 601) required — apply via Australia ETA app or travel agent. For backpackers: Working Holiday Visa (WHV) available for 18-35 from eligible countries.

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New Zealand

Pacific
Visa-Free
90 days

NZeTA required for visa-waiver countries (NZD 23, plus $35 IVL levy). Apply via NZeTA app before flying. Australians can live and work freely.

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Singapore

Asia
Visa-Free
30 days

Visa-free for most nationalities. 30 days on arrival for most; EU citizens get 90 days. Very strict on drugs — zero tolerance.

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Costa Rica

Americas
Visa-Free
90 days

90-day visa-free. Must show onward ticket and proof of funds ($100/day or credit card). Crossing to Panama/Nicaragua resets the clock.

Always verify before you travel

Visa rules change frequently. This guide is for reference only — it may not reflect the latest requirements. Always check with the official embassy or consulate of your destination country, or use your government's official travel advisory site (US: travel.state.gov, UK: gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, AU: smartraveller.gov.au).

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