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Jordan: do South Africans need a visa?

South Africans can get a visa on arrival in Jordan. You can stay up to 30 days per visit, and you can apply to extend.

Visa required; South Africans can buy a single-entry tourist visa on arrival at Queen Alia airport and most land crossings, or apply online for an e-visa through the Ministry of Interior. South Africa is not on Jordan's restricted-nationalities list, so the Jordan Pass visa waiver is available.1243

Before you travel

Purpose of visit

Tourism. Business visitors and those combining Jordan with Israel/Palestine (multiple entry) should apply in advance via the Ministry of Interior e-visa service.53

Confirmed by other governments' official advice

Passport validity

At least 6 months from arrival.3

Confirmed by other governments' official advice

How to apply

Three routes: (1) Visa on arrival, JOD 40, single entry. (2) Jordan Pass bought online before arrival at www.jordanpass.jo (Jordan Wanderer JOD 70, Explorer JOD 75, Expert JOD 80, differing by Petra days); waives the JOD 40 visa fee if you stay at least 2 whole nights (3 days); waiver honoured at Queen Alia airport, Sheikh Hussein (Jordan River) bridge and Wadi Araba crossing. (3) Ministry of Interior e-visa at eservices.moi.gov.jo/MOI_EVISA (needed for multiple entry). Visitors arriving at Aqaba (ASEZA) get a free visa if non-restricted nationality.1245

Confirmed on an official government source

Where South Africans apply

On arrival, or online. Jordan has no resident mission in South Africa listed in sources checked; for paper visas contact the Embassy of Jordan accredited to South Africa (not verified).3

Not yet confirmed by an official source

Travel insurance

Not published by official sources

Return or onward ticket

Not published by official sources

Proof of funds

Not published by official sources

Accommodation or invitation

Not published by official sources

Vaccinations, including yellow fever on return to South Africa

No entry vaccinations noted. HIV test required for stays over 30 days (JOD 20 certificate). Jordan is not a yellow-fever-risk country.3

Confirmed by other governments' official advice

Arrival forms

No pre-arrival digital arrival card identified. Jordan Pass holders show the pass at immigration.13

Not yet confirmed by an official source

Extending your stay and overstaying

Visitors staying over 14 days must report to the local police for registration with biometrics; failure incurs a JOD 200 fine on departure (applies to arrivals from 1 Oct 2025). Departure tax JOD 10 in cash at land borders.3

Confirmed by other governments' official advice

Transit

Not published by official sources

Travelling with children

Children under 12 enter Jordan Pass attractions free with parents. No specific SA minor document rule published by Jordan.1

Not yet confirmed by an official source

What changed

1 October 2025Visitors staying over 14 days must register with police (biometrics); JOD 200 fine on departure for non-registration.

Sources

Official

The destination's own government

  1. 1Jordan Pass (Jordan Tourism Board) jordanpass.jo
  2. 2Jordan Pass (Jordan Tourism Board) jordanpass.jo
  3. 4Jordan Pass (Jordan Tourism Board) jordanpass.jo
  4. 5Ministry of Interior, Jordan moi.gov.jo

Other government

Official advice from other governments

  1. 3UK FCDO gov.uk

Last researched 5 October 2026. Rules change; confirm with the embassy before you book. Spotted something out of date? Report a change.