What documents does a United Kingdom citizen need for a Jordan visa?

- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the arrival date - No pre-filled form needed - the visa on arrival is issued at the counter - Return or onward ticket is recommended, though rarely checked - Proof of accommodation (hotel booking) is useful to carry - No photo is typically required for the standard tourist visa on arrival - Biometrics: fingerprints are taken at the immigration desk on arrival - Travel health insurance is recommended but not mandatory

What types of visas can United Kingdom citizens get for Jordan?

- Single-entry Tourist visa on arrival - stay up to 30 days, fee JOD 40 (about USD 56) - Multiple-entry visa - JOD 60 (about USD 85), valid 6 months with entries of up to 30 days each - Visitors on an organized tour of 2+ nights booked through a licensed Jordanian tour operator often have the fee waived under the Jordan Pass / tourism board scheme

Can United Kingdom citizens get a Jordan visa on arrival?

- Available at Queen Alia International Airport (Amman), King Hussein International Airport (Aqaba), and land crossings such as the King Hussein/Allenby Bridge - Steps: disembark, go to the visa counter before passport control, hand over your passport and pay the fee, receive the visa stamp, then proceed to immigration - Fee: JOD 40 cash is standard; some counters accept USD or card but JOD cash avoids unfavorable conversion rates - Queue tips: evening arrivals from Europe can be busy - have exact JOD cash ready and return flight details printed

How much does a Jordan visa cost for United Kingdom citizens?

- Visa fee: JOD 40 (about USD 56) single entry, JOD 60 (about USD 85) multiple entry - No separate agency service fee since it is issued directly at the border - Total cost estimate: JOD 40-60 plus any card surcharge if not paying cash - Processing time: on the spot, typically 10-30 minutes depending on the queue - No express lane - processing order is first come, first served

What should United Kingdom citizens know before traveling to Jordan?

- Bring Jordanian dinars in cash where possible, since airport currency counters can have poor rates - A common issue is insufficient remaining passport validity - confirm at least 6 months remain - Consider the Jordan Pass if visiting Petra and other paid sites, as it can bundle the visa fee waiver with entry tickets - Keep a printed hotel booking and return ticket in case the immigration officer asks - Extensions of up to a further 3 months can be arranged at a local police station (Aliens Registration) inside Jordan

Jordan Visa for United Kingdom Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

British citizens can get a Jordan visa on arrival at Queen Alia International Airport and major land borders for JOD 40 (about USD 56), valid for a single entry of up to 30 days.

Guide last updated October 6, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the arrival date
No pre-filled form needed - the visa on arrival is issued at the counter
Return or onward ticket is recommended, though rarely checked
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking) is useful to carry
No photo is typically required for the standard tourist visa on arrival
Biometrics: fingerprints are taken at the immigration desk on arrival
Travel health insurance is recommended but not mandatory

Visa types

Single-entry Tourist visa on arrival - stay up to 30 days, fee JOD 40 (about USD 56)
Multiple-entry visa - JOD 60 (about USD 85), valid 6 months with entries of up to 30 days each
Visitors on an organized tour of 2+ nights booked through a licensed Jordanian tour operator often have the fee waived under the Jordan Pass / tourism board scheme

Visa on arrival

Available at Queen Alia International Airport (Amman), King Hussein International Airport (Aqaba), and land crossings such as the King Hussein/Allenby Bridge
Steps: disembark, go to the visa counter before passport control, hand over your passport and pay the fee, receive the visa stamp, then proceed to immigration
Fee: JOD 40 cash is standard; some counters accept USD or card but JOD cash avoids unfavorable conversion rates
Queue tips: evening arrivals from Europe can be busy - have exact JOD cash ready and return flight details printed

Fees & processing time

Visa fee: JOD 40 (about USD 56) single entry, JOD 60 (about USD 85) multiple entry
No separate agency service fee since it is issued directly at the border
Total cost estimate: JOD 40-60 plus any card surcharge if not paying cash
Processing time: on the spot, typically 10-30 minutes depending on the queue
No express lane - processing order is first come, first served

Tips for United Kingdom travelers

Bring Jordanian dinars in cash where possible, since airport currency counters can have poor rates
A common issue is insufficient remaining passport validity - confirm at least 6 months remain
Consider the Jordan Pass if visiting Petra and other paid sites, as it can bundle the visa fee waiver with entry tickets
Keep a printed hotel booking and return ticket in case the immigration officer asks
Extensions of up to a further 3 months can be arranged at a local police station (Aliens Registration) inside Jordan

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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