Jordan visa for British citizens

For United Kingdom passport holders, securing an e-visa for Jordan is a streamlined process, offering a choice of five visa types, including dedicated options for tourist, transit, and business travel. A typical tourist e-visa permits a 30-day stay and costs approximately 40 Jordanian Dinars, payable online. Beyond the administrative steps, direct flights from major UK airports like London Heathrow to Amman's Queen Alia International Airport are a common route, crossing three time zones to bring travelers closer to sites like the ancient Nabataean city of Petra, a destination famously linked to British exploration. While Arabic is the official language, English is widely understood in tourist areas, simplifying navigation for those eager to experience Jordan's rich historical and desert landscapes.

eVisa· verified 2026-05-27
Jordan Pass
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Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months
Health insurance
Not required

Visa options

TouristVisit Visa (Single-Entry Tourist/Business)
30d$57valid 3mo
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TouristVisit Visa (Double-Entry Tourist/Business)
90d$85double-entryvalid 3mo
Apply
TouristVisit Visa (Multiple-Entry Tourist/Business)
180d$170multiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply
TouristE-Visa (Visit Visa – Tourist/Business)
30d$57valid 3mo
Apply
TransitTransit Visa (Airside/Short Stay)
1d$0valid 1d
TouristVisa Exemption – GCC, Lebanon, Turkey, Tunisia (Tourist/Business)
90d$0multiple-entryvalid 6mo
TouristVisa Exemption – Egypt, Palestine, Russia, Uzbekistan (Tourist/Business)
30d$0multiple-entryvalid 6mo
TouristVisa Exemption – Hong Kong (Tourist/Business)
14d$0multiple-entryvalid 6mo
OtherVisa Exemption – Special Passports (China, Egypt, Peru, Russia, Singapore, UK)
90d$0multiple-entryvalid 6mo
InvestorVisa Exemption – Investor Card Holders (Category A or B)
90d$0multiple-entryvalid 6mo
OtherVisa Exemption – UN Laissez-Passer Holders
90d$0multiple-entryvalid 6mo
OtherVisa Exemption – Merchant Seamen and Crew
$0
OtherVisa Exemption – U.S. Military and DoD Personnel
$0
OtherResidence / Long-Term Stay (Non-Tourist Purposes – General)
multiple-entry
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WorkWork Visa / Work Permit (General Category)
multiple-entryvalid 1y
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StudentStudent Visa / Study Residence Permit
multiple-entryvalid 1y
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FamilyFamily Reunion / Dependent Residence
multiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
HumanitarianHumanitarian / Refugee Entry (UNHCR-Coordinated)
$0

Visa on arrival: 40 JOD at most ports.

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