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Trip checklist: Jordan

For South African passport holders. Last checked 5 October 2026.

Visa requirement

South Africans can get a visa on arrival in Jordan.

Permitted stay

You can stay up to 30 days per visit, and you can apply to extend.

Before you go

  • 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.

  • Passport validity

    At least 6 months from arrival.

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • Arrival forms

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

  • 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.

  • Travelling with children

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

  • Confirm with the embassy

    Rules change. Check the official source before you book.

Where to apply

Research sources

  1. 1. Jordan Pass (Jordan Tourism Board) (Official, jordanpass.jo) https://www.jordanpass.jo/Contents/FAQs.aspx
  2. 2. Jordan Pass (Jordan Tourism Board) (Official, jordanpass.jo) https://www.jordanpass.jo/Contents/Restricted_Nationalities.aspx
  3. 3. Jordan Pass (Jordan Tourism Board) (Official, jordanpass.jo) https://www.jordanpass.jo/Contents/Prices.aspx
  4. 4. Ministry of Interior, Jordan (Official, moi.gov.jo) https://moi.gov.jo/EN/Modules/FAQ
  5. 5. UK FCDO (Other government, gov.uk) https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/jordan/entry-requirements

From doineedavisa.co.za/jordan. Always confirm with the embassy before you travel.