Visas and Departure Taxes

North American visitors (U.S., Canada, & Mexico) with valid passports may obtain a visa at the Jordan Embassy in Washington DC, or at any of the Consular Offices in the United States.

Visas can also be obtained at Queen Alia International Airport or at border crossings except at the King Hussein (Allenby) bridge and the ferryboat from Egypt; payment must be in local currency (you can change money at the bank next to the visa office in the Arrivals Hall).

Visas are valid for two weeks, but can be extended at any police station. Travelers must make sure their passports are valid for at least 6 more months from the day of departure.

[edit] Departure Tax

Few formalities need to be observed when departing Jordan. A departure tax of 10JD ($14.22 USD) is payable at the airport or 5JD ($7.11 USD) at other border crossings.

[edit] Embassies of Note

United States of America
Embassy of Jordan
3504 International Dr., NW
Washington, D.C. 20008
Phone: (202) 966-2861 / (202) 966-2887
Fax: (202) 686-4491

Canada Embassy of Jordan
701-100 Bronson St.
Ottawa, ON K1R 6G8
Phone: (613) 238-8090