There are various tourism types, such as beach tourism, cultural tourism, ecotourism, geotourism, industrial tourism, etc. Each of them has fans, and they attract millions of people to various parts of the world. Also, there is another tourism category that has millions of enthusiasts, and it is historical tourism. Travel to ancient cities, temples, villages gives us a chance to feel the soul of those times. I can give hundreds of examples of places worth visiting, but today, our topic is Jordan, which is well-known for its historical value. There are more than 100000 archaeological and visitor sites in Jordan. You will need to undergo the Jordan tourist visa application process to see those wonders. If you want to visit Jordan and learn visa details, then you are in the right place. Today, I will answer most of the unanswered questions about the Jordan tourist visa. • Can I apply for Jordan visa online? • How long does processing time take? • How to get tourist visa to Jordan? • What is Jordan Pass? • What is Jordan tourist visa fee? • Do I need a visa to visit? • What are the Jordan tourist visa requirements?
Basic details
Firstly, I want to mention some general information about the country. The official name is the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Jordan is in Western Asia and has five neighbouring countries: Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, Israel, and Palestine. The capital, city, as well as economic, political, and cultural centre of the country, is Amman. More than 10 million people live in Jordan, and the major ethnic group is Arabs by 95%. Other ethnic groups are Circassian, Chechen, etc. Jordan covers an 89342 square km area.
The visa policy
Every year millions of people visit Jordan. When we look at the foreign visitor numbers of Jordan, we can see these five countries: Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Palestine, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt. Four of these countries can visit Jordan freely without applying for any visa. In total, there are ten countries on the visa-free countries list. They are: • Bahrain • Egypt • Kuwait • Lebanon • Oman • Palestine • Qatar • Saudi Arabia • Turkey • United Arab Emirates If you are not from one of these countries, you must apply for a visa to travel to Jordan. Jordan offers several visa types to visitors depending on the purpose of the visit. In general, we can divide them into tourist visa, e-visa, visa on arrival. Each of these types has its own requirements, and we will mention them below.
Tourist visa
Tourism is one of the main columns of Jordan's economy. Foreigners can choose one of the several ways to visit the country as a tourist. Regardless of the applied type, you must answer the Jordan tourist visa application requirements. Only the candidates who fit all of the terms will be able to travel to Jordan. What can I do after getting a visa? It will give you a chance to go sightseeing places and participate in various tourism activities for 30 days. 30 days is not a long time for countries like Jordan, because there are plenty of activities and places. That is why create a travel plan for yourself and write down the most worth-visit locations. I can recommend Petra, Dead Sea, Wadi Rum, Jerash Ruins, Aqaba, Roman Ruins in Amman, Wadi Mujib, etc. Also, you can make your travel more exciting by tasting local cuisine. Delicious Jordan meals, such as Falafel, Hummus, Galayet Bandora, Warak Enab, and Kousa Mahshi, Ful Medames, will mesmerize you.
How to get tourist visa to Jordan?
You can choose one of three ways to realize your tourism dream. What is the difference between them? The main difference is validity duration. Also, there are some other differences, such as visa fee, processing time, nationality. E-visa and visa on arrival are not available for everyone. Those who can't apply for these must undergo standard paper-based applications. Those people will finish the following steps: • Arranging appointment • Documentation • Paying the visa fee • Interview • Processing time
Embassy visa (Jordan tourist visa requirements)
It is a standard paper-based application. Nationalities that are not available to apply for other types. Today, 80 countries are required to have an approved embassy visa. You will have several documents during the application process. The first one is the Jordan tourist visa application form. All applicants must completely fill in the Jordan tourist visa application form and must sign and date. You should provide all travel, identity documents. Furthermore, you will need some supportive papers. What are the supportive documents? You will provide the documents, such as health insurance, proof of financial means, evidence of accommodation, invitation letter (if there is a host in Jordan), etc. If your children travel with you, you should present your children’s documents (birth certificate, and so on). Also, you will pay the visa charge. Jordan tourist visa cost is 68 USD for embassy applications. Where will I apply? You can apply for a tourist visa in visa application centres, embassies, or consulates, whichever takes visa applications in your country. In some cases, the applicant can't find any of these; what is then? In that case, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location. In some cases, the applicant can't find any of these; then what should they do? In that case, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
Visa on arrival
Today, 127 countries can apply for visa on arrival. It allows you to stay in the country for 60 days. These nationalities can stay for a maximum of 30 days: Algeria, Hong Kong, Japan, India, Morocco, South Africa, and South Korea. Where can I get the visa? You can receive your visa either at Queen Alia Airport or the Sheikh Hussein Bridge border checkpoint. After reaching one of these entry points, you will need to fill the form. You will provide some personal details and documents. So, check the list before travelling. You will not need a lot of documents. So, it will be easy to remember all of them. The documents are: • Passport. It must be valid and not older than ten years • Photo. There are several terms for photos: 3x4 size, not older than six months, white background, without smile and glasses. The photo should not be blurry, and you should look straight. • National ID card The next step is paying the visa fee. What is Jordan tourist visa fee? Jordan tourist visa cost almost 56 USD. Is it better than an embassy visa? Actually, it depends on you. This type is advantageous because the payment is lower, and you are not obliged to undergo the application procedure. However, it has a disadvantage of a long queue waiting. It may even last for several hours. So, be ready for a long wait if you want to apply for it. Which countries are on the eligibility list? We can't mention all of them, but you can check the list of eligible countries in the visa policy section of our website. As an example, we can say: • Algeria • Andorra • Antigua and Barbuda • Azerbaijan • Bosnia and Herzegovina • Cape Verde • Czech Republic • Dominican Republic • New Zealand • San Marino • South Korea • Spain • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines • United Kingdom • United States of America
Online tourist visa
Can I apply for Jordan visa online? Depending on your nationality, the answer can be yes or no. Generally, we can say that yes Jordan tourist visa online is available. Citizens of 140 countries have such a chance. Undoubtedly, it is the most profitable type in comparison with other tourist visas. First of all, you will eliminate long queue waiting and processing time. Also, you can finish the application process in just a few minutes. You will need to complete a simple e-visa form. While searching on the internet, you may see two various names: e-visa and Jordan Pass. Do not worry, both of them are the same. What about the charge? It is another advantageous side of Jordan Pass. If the applicant plans to stay at least three nights and four days, then he (she) will be free of visa fees. Furthermore, Jordan Pass gives you a chance to visit more than 40 attractions without paying any extra money. How long is the validity duration? It will be valid for a year from the date of issue, and applicants can stay in the country for 30 days. If you want, you can extend your stay by paying the extra fee in any police station. How will I get the visa? As it is an online application, after successfully finishing the Jordan tourist visa online application, you will obtain it by email in PDF format and as a QR code. To summarize, Jordan is one of the worth-visiting locations of the world. Visiting those ancient places, tasting local cuisine, learning local traditions, discovering unique sides of the country will make your vacation unforgettable. You will collect hundreds of stories to tell after the visit.
