| The department follows up the implementation of consular agreements between the kingdom and other countries. It also follows up the procedures of appointing its honorary consuls abroad and handles their affairs. Moreover, it protects the interests of Jordanian citizens abroad, and those residing in the country.
Visas are issued from Jordanian diplomatic and consular missions abroad or from major ports of entry according to regulations based on reciprocity with all countries according to the following categories:
Citizens of the following countries are required to obtain a visa 2-4 weeks in advance:
A. Africa:
Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Cote d'lviore, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia.
B. Asia:
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Iran, Laos, Lebanon, Mangolia, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Russia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam.
C.Europe:
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia.
D. South America:
Belize, Colombia, Cuba.Citizens from all other countries except for those from Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen (exempt from visa to Jordan), are required to obtain a visa from the Jordanian missions, consulates abroad or border points upon their arrival to kingdom.
Applicants for a visa should attach a recent colored photo with the passport (minimum validity of six months) and fees.
Since Jordan's membership with the WTO, visa fees were set as follows:
- 1- JD10 for a single entry.
- 2- JD20 for a multiple entry.
Take note: (Each exchange rate for $1.50 or euro1 is JD1) |
