Europeans will have to apply for an e-Visa for Jordan

The Jordanian government is continuing to develop its tourism sector, and also wishes to introduce an electronic visa. This was announced at the end of January for imminent implementation.

The nationalities eligible for visa on arrival will have to apply for an e-Visa via a mobile application, available for iPhone and Android phones. Europeans are part of itas announced by Interior Minister Mazen Al-Faraya.

Currently, the visa on arrival is available for stays of up to 1 or 2 months. According to the latest announcements, this e-Visa "should" be valid for up to 5 years.

Here are the nationalities "exclude"de facto" of the device: Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Bangladesh, Belize, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, DR Congo, Cรดte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Laos, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, Moldova, Mongolia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestinian Authority, Qatar, Turkey, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates.

Jordan has reported a "significant" increase in the number of arrivals, especially as Syrian refugees residing in Europe are now allowed to enter the Kingdom for one-month stays.

The Jordan Pass, the best way to travel in Jordan

THE Jordan Pass is the official tourist package that gives you access to over 40 of the best tourist attractions in a single ticket on your phone. It's the most convenient way for tourists to visit the country's must-see sights.

Jordan attractions you can visit with the Jordan Pass include Petra, Amman Citadel and Aqaba Castle, as well as the country's most popular museums and archaeological sites.

Especially if you spend at least 3 nights (4 days) in the Kingdom, visa fees are included with the Jordan PassYou won't have to pay for them on arrival. Expect to pay at least 99$ for this pass.

Jordan is a country rich in history and culture, offering many tourist attractions to discover. Here are some of the main things to see in Jordan:

  • Petra - One of the wonders of the world, this historic rock-cut city is not to be missed.
  • Amman Citadel - a historic hilltop fort with breathtaking views over the city.
  • Aqaba Castle - a fort on the Red Sea with panoramic sea views.
  • Dead Sea - the lowest point on Earth, this place is known for its therapeutic benefits for skin and joints.
  • Wadi Rum - a unique sand desert with epic rock formations and sand dunes.
  • Mount Nebo - a biblical site where Moses is said to have glimpsed the Promised Land.
  • Jerash and Bosra archaeological sites - two of the region's most important ancient sites, home to vestiges of Greco-Roman culture.
  • Museums of Jordan - including the Amman National Archaeological Museum and the King Hussein Museum.

In 2020, Jordan welcomed around 7.3 million international tourists. Tourism accounts for around 14% of GDP of Jordan. The tourism sector employs around 200,000 people in Jordan. The average length of stay for tourists in Jordan is around 4.5 days. Tourist spending in Jordan is estimated at around 5 billion dollars in 2020.

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