Jordan is loyal to the Russians. Despite the fact that a visa is required to visit it, most travelers receive a document at the border. In some cases – if you enter through Aqaba or if you have a Jordan Pass – this can be done for free. The only difficulty you may encounter is the queues at passport control. During the high season, it is possible to stand for several hours. Waiting can be avoided by obtaining a visa at the consulate. In addition, permission is issued in advance by everyone who plans to stay in the country for longer than the prescribed 30 days and enter it several times. According to populationmonster, Amman is one of the largest cities in Jordan.
A tourist visa does not give the right to work and conduct any business activity.
Tourist visa to Jordan: general information
| Do they give multivisa? | give for six months |
| Term of receipt | 3-5 business days |
| Validity limit | 6 months from the end of the trip |
- The cost of a regular visa
67.50$
Types of visas
To visit Jordan, the following types of visas are issued:
- at the border – the duration of the visit is up to 30 days;
- single dose for 2 months;
- double per quarter;
- multiple entry for six months.
Those who go to the country to study or work will need a residence permit.
Visa on arrival
Russian citizens can obtain a visa to Jordan at passport control. To do this, you must have with you:
- international passport valid for at least six months from the date of departure;
- return ticket;
- a document confirming the place of residence – a hotel or apartment reservation, a tourist voucher, etc.
The visa fee is 40 JOD, but those entering through Aqaba are exempt from the fee. Another opportunity to visit Jordan for free: Jordan Pass – a single ticket to major attractions, including Petra. Such a card costs from 70 JOD, you can find out more information at the office. Jordan Pass website. The prices on the page are for October 2022.
After the border control officer examines all the documents, he will stamp the passport with the date. You can stay in the country for no more than a month.
Applying for a visa yourself
To obtain a visa to Jordan, you need to apply directly to the consulate. The package of documents is not too large, the consul works quickly, refusals are very rare. Registration must be made in advance by phone.
Visiting Israel and other countries is not considered an obstacle to obtaining a Jordanian visa, despite the fact that such information can be found on the Internet.
Jordan visa documents
Required documents for obtaining a visa to Jordan:
- Questionnaire
Filled in printed Latin letters and signed by the applicant, the sample is at office. website of the Jordanian Consulate;
- international passport
The validity period must exceed 6 months from the date of departure from the country;
- Photocopy of the national passport
You need copies of the first page and the registration page; when visiting the consulate, you must have the original with you;
- Photo
One color photograph (see photo requirements below);
- Insurance policy
Medical insurance, which can be arranged in advance for the entire duration of the trip;
In addition, it is recommended to take round-trip tickets, hotel reservations and a bank statement or a certificate of employment to the consulate; they are not always asked, but they may be required. For those traveling to visit relatives, confirmation of residence can be replaced by an invitation from relatives. For private business visits, you need a letter from partners.
Visa processing for children
Children under 14 years of age can be entered in the parents’ passport, and those who are older are required to have their own document. In addition to the above list, you must provide a birth certificate and travel permission from one parent if the child is accompanied only by mom or dad, and from both if a third person is traveling with a minor.
Photo Requirements
For the visa application, one recent (less than 6 months old) color photograph of 35 x 45 mm is required. The picture must be of high quality, clear, without blackouts, glare and other damage. Photos are taken on a light, preferably white background, in the frame only the applicant himself, without other people and foreign objects.
Skin tones, hair and eyes, as well as all appearance features must correspond to reality, you cannot retouch the picture. Large jewelry and massive eyeglass frames are not allowed. Headgear may be left only if the person wears it for religious reasons and if it does not obstruct the view of the face. It is desirable that the ears are open.
The length of the head from chin to crown is approximately 30 mm (70-80% of the area). The photo is taken from the front, the gaze is directed to the camera, there is no smile.
Consular fee
Those who want to apply for a visa at the border will have to pay 40 JOD. Tourists who arrive and leave via Aqaba (or check in this city within 48 hours), guests with a Jordan Pass, as well as everyone who travels with a local guide as part of an organized group of more than 5 people are exempt from the fee.
When processing documents at the Consulate, each applicant pays money: for a single entry visa – 67.50 USD, for a double entry – 97.50 USD, for a multiple entry – 187.50 USD. Refusals are extremely rare, but if this happens, the fee will not be returned.
Upon departure, they charge a tax of 8 JOD.
Visa processing and validity periods
The time for issuing a visa at the border depends on the queues, usually it takes from 30 minutes to several hours. At the consulate, the document is usually issued in 3-5 days, but it is recommended to apply there at least a week before the trip.
Those who made a visa in advance go through passport control in a separate window.
Visa on arrival is valid for 30 days from the date of issue. The consulate issues entry permits for a period of 2, 3 or 6 months, while a single visit cannot last longer than one month. However, this time can be extended if you write a statement at the local police station. In case of violation, 1 JOD will be taken for each extra day.
