Since October 1 of this year, a new Jordanian regulation concerning the registration of foreigners after a 14-day stay has raised concerns among travelers, who point to constraints similar to those imposed in other countries for the monitoring of foreign residents. It should be noted that this obligation does not apply to the vast majority of tourists.
Details of the new regulations
Foreigners planning to stay in the country for more than 14 days must report to the nearest police station with a residence extension office.. This must be done within 14 days of arrival.
The aim of these regulations is to enable the security authorities to determine the place of residence of any foreigner staying in Jordan for more than 14 days.
Failure to comply will result in a fine of 200 Jordanian dinars (equivalent to 245 €), which must be paid when leaving the country at the airport.
Why aren't tourists involved?
Although this rule applies to the length of stay, it is mainly a matter of for people intending to stay in the Kingdom long-term.
The sources explicitly confirm that this rule does not apply to the following categories:
- Tourists/travellers for tourism purposes.
- Holders of annual residence visas.
- Pilgrims (Hajj visa holders).
- Holders of transit visas.
This new feature is aimed more at those entering Jordan with the intention of study or work there long-term. Travellers holding the Jordan Pass (a digital tourist pass that includes exemption from visa fees and gives access to the main tourist sites) are also exempt from this requirement.
Recent travel experiences tend to confirm this interpretation people who left Jordan after a 15 or 16-day stay without registering did not encounter any problems. no problems and no fines, This is probably due to the transition period. These testimonies reinforce the idea that the registration system does not apply to tourists holding a 30-day visa.
| Extended stays for tourists If a tourist wishes to stay longer than the validity of his visa (usually 30 days for a tourist visa), he can go to the nearest police station (not necessarily the tourist police) before the 30 days expire to obtain an extension of his original visa. |
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