Entry Requirements
Visa requirements for Jordan depend on which passport you hold. Check the Traveller visa tool to see whether your passport needs a visa and, if so, how long you can stay.
Check if you need a visa for JordanEmergency Numbers
- Police
- 911
- Ambulance
- 911
- Fire
- 911
Currency
- Name
- Jordanian Dinar
- Code
- JOD
- Symbol
- JD
The dinar is divided into 1,000 fils. ATMs widely available. Cards accepted in hotels and restaurants but carry cash for souks and taxis.
Power Outlets
- Outlet types
- Type B, Type C, Type D, Type F, Type G, Type J
- Voltage
- 230V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
Time Zone
AST (UTC+3) — no daylight saving
Best Time to Visit
Spring (March–May) is ideal — green valleys, wildflowers, and comfortable temperatures for Petra and Wadi Rum. October–November is equally pleasant. July–August is very hot (40°C+). Dead Sea is comfortable year-round.
Tipping Customs
| Venue | Typical | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 10% | Service charge often already on bill in upmarket places — check first |
| Taxis | Round up | Agree fare before getting in or insist on the meter |
| Petra guides | JD 5–10 per tour | — |
| Hotels | JD 1–2 for porters | — |
Dress Code
- Modest dress throughout — Jordan is a conservative Muslim country
- Women: cover shoulders and knees; loose clothing is cooler and more respectful
- Cover completely at mosques — abayas often provided at the entrance
- Wadi Rum and Petra are fine with trekking gear; keep a scarf handy
- Petra's entrance has no strict dress code but respectful dress is expected
Social Etiquette
- Greeting with 'Marhaba' or 'As-salamu alaykum' and taking time for small talk is important before any business
- Hospitality is a point of honour — expect tea or coffee to be offered constantly
- Bargaining is expected in souks — not in modern shops
- Point soles of feet away from people when sitting
- Accept food and drink with your right hand
Local Laws
Laws change. Verify current rules with your country's official travel advisory before departure.
- Alcohol is available in hotels, tourist restaurants, and some supermarkets — but not consumed publicly
- LGBTQ+ relationships are not illegal under Jordanian law but are culturally unaccepted; discretion is essential
- Dress modestly near mosques and during Ramadan
- Photography of military sites, checkpoints, and palaces is prohibited
- Drugs are illegal; penalties are severe
Common Phrases
| English | Local | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hello / Peace be upon you | As-salamu alaykum | ah-SAH-lah-moo ah-LAY-koom |
| Response to hello | Wa alaykum assalam | wah ah-LAY-koom ah-SAH-lahm |
| Thank you | Shukran | SHOO-krahn |
| You're welcome | Afwan | AHF-wahn |
| How much? | Addaysh? | ah-DAY-sh |
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