Jordan travel guide for Americans

US passport holders must obtain a visa before arrival or use the visa‑on‑arrival service at Queen Alia Airport and land borders. The fee is US$ 40, payable in cash (Jordanian dinar) or credit card where accepted.

Apply for an e‑visa at the official Jordanian portal (check the site for processing time, usually 3‑5 business days). The e‑visa costs the same US$ 40 and is linked to your passport number.

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended departure date. No specific vaccination requirement, but a yellow‑fever certificate is needed if arriving from a yellow‑fever endemic country.

The United States Embassy is located in Amman. It handles passport services, not visa issuance for Jordan, but can assist US citizens in emergencies.

A mid‑range budget of US$ 70‑90 per day covers accommodation, meals, transport and entry fees. This estimate uses the JD‑to‑USD conversion (1 JOD ≈ US$1.41).

Direct flights to Amman are available from New York (JFK) and Chicago (ORD) with a flight time of about 11 hours. Most US travellers connect via European hubs (e.g., London, Frankfurt).

Jordan uses Type C, D, F, G and J plugs, 230 V at 50 Hz. Bring a universal travel adapter and, if your devices are not dual‑voltage, a voltage converter.

A 10 % service charge is often added to restaurant bills; if not, round up the total or leave about 10 %.

Tip taxi drivers by rounding up the fare, and give guides US$ 5‑10 per day for group tours.

Dial 911 for police, ambulance or fire services throughout Jordan.