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Jordan Tourist Visa Requirements for UK Citizens (2026 Guide)

ByMark Davis for Stafford Affiliates Travel

Last checked: 21 May 2026

Planning a trip to Jordan with a full British citizen passport?

This guide explains the current tourist entry rules for UK travellers, including whether you need a visa, how long you can stay, passport validity rules, what Jordanian border officers may ask to see, electronic systems now in use, costs, and the official government links to check before travel.

This article is restricted to tourist entry for UK citizens. It does not cover work, study, residence permits, journalism, volunteering, or long-stay immigration routes except where needed to explain what does not apply to a normal holiday.

Jordan uses the Jordanian dinar (JOD) and is not part of the Schengen area.

Important travel warning: Jordan is not a routine tourist destination right now from a UK travel-advice perspective. The FCDO currently advises against all travel within 3km of the border with Syria and against all but essential travel to all other areas of Jordan, so the wider security situation matters as much as the visa rules.

Travel warning and insurance

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) currently advises against all travel to within 3km of the border with Syria.

The FCDO also advises against all but essential travel to all other areas of Jordan.

That means Jordan should not be treated like a normal easy city-break or Petra weekend destination right now. Even though the tourist entry rules themselves are fairly simple, the wider security picture is more serious than it would be in a standard low-risk destination.

  • Regional escalation poses significant security risks and has led to travel disruption.
  • The UK Government says the Iranian regime has publicly stated its intention to target locations associated with the United States and Israel.
  • That includes US- or Israeli-linked organisations, businesses, facilities and institutions.
  • The risk of renewed strikes remains, and further attacks could happen at short notice.
  • Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against FCDO advice.

So while this guide explains the tourist entry requirements for Jordan for UK citizens, it should not be read as encouragement that a normal leisure trip is low-risk or routine under current conditions.

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Quick answer

Yes, a visa is required for a UK citizen visiting Jordan for tourism.

For most British tourists, the key points are:

  • You must have a visa to visit Jordan.
  • You can buy a single-entry visit visa on arrival at a Jordanian airport or the Sheikh Hussein / North Border land crossing.
  • The standard single-entry visit visa costs JOD 40 and is valid for 3 months.
  • Your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
  • If you are visiting for tourism, you may be able to use the official Jordan Pass, which includes the tourist visa fee and entry to major attractions.
  • You can extend a Jordan visit visa online for up to 6 months.
  • If you want to visit Israel or Palestine and then re-enter Jordan, you should arrange a multiple-entry visa before travel.
  • I did not identify a separate Jordan tourist ETA in the official sources reviewed.

In simple terms, an ordinary UK tourist needs a Jordan visa, but in practice the usual route is either visa on arrival or using the Jordan Pass if your trip qualifies for it.

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Passport and stay rules

If you are travelling to Jordan as a tourist on a full British citizen passport, your passport should meet these conditions:

  • It must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Jordan.
  • You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or if you try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
  • If you plan to leave Jordan via Saudi Arabia on an emergency document or a passport with less than 6 months remaining validity, you should seek official advice first.

The standard tourist route is the single-entry visit visa, which the current UK guidance says is valid for 3 months.

If you are entering through the King Hussein / Allenby Bridge crossing from Israel or Palestine, there is an important exception. The current UK guidance says you cannot enter Jordan using that crossing without getting a visa beforehand.

If you want to combine Jordan with a visit to Israel or Palestine and then return to Jordan, you can get a multiple-entry visa before you travel from the Jordanian Ministry of Interior.

If you overstay your visit visa, you could get a fine.

You can also extend your Jordan visit visa online for up to 6 months.

If you are staying in Jordan for more than 30 days, the current UK guidance says you must have an HIV test, and it costs JOD 20 to get the health certificate.

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What Jordanian border control may ask for

For a normal UK tourist trip, the key official requirements mainly focus on a valid passport, the correct visa route, and practical proof that your trip fits the entry rules.

  • A valid passport
  • Your visa, whether obtained on arrival or through the Jordan Pass route
  • A return or onward travel plan, especially if your airline checks this before departure
  • Your passport entry stamp once you have passed immigration

The current UK guidance also says some airlines may ask you to submit a health declaration at check-in, so it is sensible to check with your airline before departure.

If you are travelling from Israel or Palestine, land-border rules matter. The current UK guidance says border guards on the Jordanian side will normally stamp passports unless the traveller asks otherwise before handing over the passport.

In practice, it is sensible to keep your passport, visa paperwork, accommodation details, and onward or return travel arrangements easy to show.

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Electronic systems in use, or coming soon

Jordan uses several official online systems relevant to tourist entry, but I did not identify a separate Jordan tourist ETA in the official sources reviewed.

There are three systems worth knowing about:

Jordan Pass

The main tourism-focused digital system is the official Jordan Pass. The official site says the cost of the tourist entry visa is included, and the buy-now page says you will be granted a free electronic entry visa that is sent to your registered email address.

There is one official wording mismatch to be aware of. GOV.UK says you can use the Jordan Pass if you will stay at least 3 nights in Jordan, while the current Jordan Pass pricing page says the visa fee is waived if you stay a minimum of two nights (3 days). Because those official pages are not worded identically, recheck the live Jordan Pass terms before buying.

Jordan Ministry of Interior visa e-services

Jordan’s Ministry of Interior runs official online visa e-services. The Ministry’s site points to online services for visit visas, transit visas, entry and exit visas, study visas, and work visas.

For ordinary UK tourists, the key point is that the current UK guidance still frames the normal tourism route as visa on arrival or the Jordan Pass, rather than a stand-alone tourist e-visa.

Online visa extension

GOV.UK says you can extend your Jordan visit visa online for up to 6 months. That is not a pre-travel visa system, but it is an important electronic process for longer tourist stays.

So the current position for UK tourists is:

  • A Jordan tourist visa is required
  • The normal route is usually visa on arrival or the Jordan Pass
  • Jordan Pass includes a free electronic entry visa
  • The Ministry of Interior also runs official online visa e-services
  • I did not identify a separate Jordan tourist ETA

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Costs for UK tourist entry

Jordan uses the Jordanian dinar (JOD). For a UK tourist, the main government entry cost is the visa.

Approximate pound conversions below use the Central Bank of Jordan exchange rate visible on 21 May 2026 of £1 = JOD 0.95523.

ItemDoes it apply to a normal UK tourist?Amount
Jordan single-entry visit visa on arrivalYes, this is the standard tourist routeJOD 40 (about £41.87)
Jordan Pass WandererOnly if you use Jordan Pass and meet the minimum-stay conditionsJOD 70 (about £73.28)
Jordan Pass ExplorerOnly if you use Jordan Pass and meet the minimum-stay conditionsJOD 75 (about £78.52)
Jordan Pass ExpertOnly if you use Jordan Pass and meet the minimum-stay conditionsJOD 80 (about £83.75)
Departure tax at land border crossingsYes, if you leave Jordan by landJOD 10 (about £10.47)
HIV test health certificate for stays over 30 daysOnly if applicableJOD 20 (about £20.94)
Jordan tourist ETA / separate pre-travel authorisationNo official system identifiedJOD 0 (£0)

Important: the Jordan Pass is not just a visa-cost substitute. It also includes attraction access, so whether it is worth buying depends on both your itinerary and whether you meet the official stay conditions.

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Use these official pages before booking, before applying, and again shortly before departure:

If your circumstances are unusual, for example dual nationality, a plan to re-enter Jordan after visiting Israel or Palestine, a land-border itinerary, or a passport close to expiry, rely on the official pages above rather than third-party websites.

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Final check before travel

For UK passport holders, the basic entry answer is clear: you need a visa for Jordan, and the normal tourist route is usually either a visa on arrival or the Jordan Pass. The main things to get right are your passport validity, your entry route, whether you need a multiple-entry visa for a side trip to Israel or Palestine, and the fact that the current FCDO travel advice is much stronger than a normal low-risk destination warning.

Yes. GOV.UK says UK citizens must have a visa to visit Jordan. For most tourists, the normal route is a single-entry visit visa on arrival at a Jordanian airport or the Sheikh Hussein / North Border land crossing.

The current UK guidance says the standard single-entry visit visa costs JOD 40, which is about £41.87 using the Central Bank of Jordan exchange rate visible on 21 May 2026.

It can be. Jordan Pass says it includes the cost of the tourist entry visa and entry to major attractions such as Petra, Jerash and Wadi Rum. Official prices are JOD 70, JOD 75 and JOD 80 depending on the package. There is a wording mismatch between official sources on the minimum-stay condition, so check the live terms before paying.

Your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Jordan.

Yes, but plan the visa correctly. GOV.UK says that if you want to visit Israel or Palestine and then re-enter Jordan, you should get a multiple-entry visa before you travel. It also says you cannot enter Jordan via the King Hussein / Allenby Bridge without getting a visa beforehand.

The current FCDO position is strong. It advises against all travel within 3km of the border with Syria and against all but essential travel to all other areas of Jordan. That means Jordan should not be treated as a routine low-risk holiday destination right now.

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