Entry Requirements and Visa for Jordan

People

For French Citizens

For tourist travel, a passport valid for 6 months after the entry date and a visa are required. A small detail: while an Israeli stamp in your passport may cause issues in various countries in the region, this is generally not the case for entering Jordan.

Otherwise, this visa, valid since 2026 for up to 90 days (previously 30) and for one or multiple entries, can be obtained for around 50 € either online or upon arrival at Amman, Aqaba, and a few other border crossings. That said, the online option remains the simplest, with applications made on the official site approved by the authorities. Note, however, that Jordanian consulates abroad no longer issue visas.

The "Jordan Pass" and Group Travel

The Jordan Pass is a package offered by the Jordanian Ministry of Tourism costing $100. It grants free entry to 43 tourist sites, including Petra and the Wadi Rum, plus a free visa provided you stay at least 3 nights in the country. This makes the offer highly cost-effective given the price of the visa and entry to Petra. Highly recommended.

Others exempt from the visa fee: those traveling in a group of at least 5 people staying for a minimum of two nights in the country. For this, the trip must be organized and supervised by a Jordanian travel agency, which must also welcome participants at the airport.

Registration

It is generally mandatory, if staying more than 14 days in Jordan, to register at any police station to provide your residential address in the country, or risk a fine of around 250 €. However, holders of the "Jordan Pass" are exempt from this requirement, and hotel staff often handle it if asked.

Other Nationalities

The same applies to visitors from the European Union, Canada, Switzerland, and other nationalities.

Long Stays

If you wish to stay longer than 3 months, you must renew your visa by visiting the Department of Foreigners in Amman for an additional three months. No further extensions are possible beyond this total period of six months.

In Case of Violation

As is often the case, there is a risk of a fine if you overstay, roughly 4 € per extra day. Additionally, if the overstay is deemed excessive, you may face deportation and a ban from re-entering the country for a varying period.

In another vein, don’t forget the registration requirement with the authorities if staying more than 14 days in the country, as failure to do so can result in a fine of around 250 €.

Consulates

In France

• Consulate General: 80 bd Maurice Barrès, 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine. Tel: 01 55 62 00 00.