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Travel advice and advisories for Jordan

Travel advice and advisories for Jordan

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Disclaimer

The features in this map do not constitute an authoritative source of geographical information. This map is solely intended to assist Canadians by illustrating the risk levels contained in the Travel Advice and Advisories for this destination. The features in this map do not necessarily represent the views of the Canadian government on international boundaries, nomenclature or political status. The text under the Risk levels section takes precedence over this map.

Borders with Iraq and Syria – Avoid all travel

Avoid all travel to within 5 km of the borders with Iraq and Syria, with the exception of the tourist site Umm Qais, due to the threat of terrorism, cross-border violence and crime.

 

Northeastern Jordan, east of Ruwaished – Avoid all travel

Avoid all travel to all areas east of the city of Ruwaished in northeastern Jordan, including Highway 10 leading to Iraq past Ruwaished, due to military activity and the lack of emergency facilities.

 

Refugee camps – Avoid non-essential travel

Avoid non-essential travel to to all refugee camps, including Zaatari and Azraq, due to the unpredictable security situation.

 

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Safety and security

Due to the ongoing security situation in Israel and Palestine, operations at land borders may be affected by reduced hours or closure on short notice.

Verify the status of border crossings ahead of time.

Tensions in the Middle East

Tensions can flare up suddenly in the Middle East, and lead to travel disruptions, including flight cancellations and airspace closures.

Areas within 5 km of the borders with Iraq and Syria, except the tourist site Umm Qais

Clashes involving small arms and mortar fire have occurred in the areas bordering Iraq and Syria. Borders with Iraq and Syria are highly militarized. Government security forces may engage vehicles and people coming into Jordan illegally.

Refugee camps

You must receive the Government of Jordan’s approval for travel to the Syrian refugee camps of Zaatari and Azraq. Some refugee camps are located close to urban centres and are not always visibly demarcated. You should exercise caution and be aware of your surroundings at all times to avoid inadvertently entering a camp.

Terrorism

There is a threat of terrorism. Transnational and domestic terrorist groups have planned and carried out attacks in Jordan. Terrorist attacks could occur at any time.

Jordanian security forces have increased their operations across the country. This has resulted in the arrest or death of suspected terrorists, bystanders and local security officers. Further counterterrorism operations are expected throughout Jordan. Heightened security measures are in place.

Targets could include:

  • government buildings, including police stations
  • places of worship
  • airports and other transportation hubs and networks
  • public areas such as restaurants, bars, coffee shops, shopping centres, markets, hotels and other sites frequented by foreigners

Always be aware of your surroundings when in public places.

Demonstrations

Demonstrations occur regularly, often on Friday afternoons. They take place at various locations across Jordan.

Major gathering places have included:

  • places of worship
  • refugee camps, including:
    • the al-Wehdat refugee camp in South Amman
    • the Baqa’a refugee camp near Ein Al-Basha on the Amman-Jerash highway
  • in Amman:
    • various neighbourhoods in East Amman
    • the Al Kalouti mosque near the Israeli Embassy in Rabieh
    • in front of the Prime Ministry at 4th Circle on Zahran Street
    • the Al Husseini mosque downtown
    • in front of Parliament in Abdali District

Other cities in Jordan where large demonstrations may occur include:

  • Irbid
  • Karak
  • Ma’an
  • Madaba
  • Mafraq
  • Salt
  • Zarqa

Most protests have been peaceful and contained by security forces. However, even peaceful demonstrations can turn violent at any time. They can also lead to disruptions to traffic and public transportation.

Isolated incidents of clashes with security forces have been reported.

Jordanian authorities may employ enhanced measures to respond to demonstrations, including:

  • deploying additional security forces
  • using crowd dispersal methods
  • establishing checkpoints and roadblocks

During your trip:

  • avoid areas where demonstrations and large gatherings are taking place
  • follow the instructions of local authorities
  • monitor local media for information on ongoing demonstrations

Mass gatherings (large-scale events)

Crime

Petty crime

The crime rate is low by regional standards. Petty crime, such as pickpocketing and bag snatching, occurs, especially at tourist sites and in crowded areas. Assaults, robberies and burglaries also occur.

During your trip:

  • keep your personal belongings, including your passport and other travel documents, in a secure place
  • do not show signs of affluence or wear expensive jewellery
  • always keep car doors and windows closed and locked
  • avoid travelling alone, especially in remote areas

Adulterated alcohol

Several people died in Jordan in June 2025 after drinking methanol-adulterated alcohol.

While the incident was contained, you should remain alert to the risk of poisoning when buying and/or consuming lesser-known alcohol brands. Even if the wrapping or container appears intact, it may contain substances that could put your health at risk.

  • Be cautious if you choose to drink alcohol
  • Avoid buying alcohol from individuals
  • Seek medical assistance if you begin to feel sick

Drugs, alcohol and travel

Firearms

Celebratory gunfire, while illegal, occurs and occasionally results in injury and death.

Women’s safety

Women travelling alone may be subject to some forms of harassment and verbal abuse.

Sexual harassment and assaults have occurred.

If you’re the victim of a sexual assault, you should report it immediately to the nearest Government of Canada office.

Women should:

  • dress conservatively
  • travel in groups
  • travel during daylight hours
  • sit in the back seat of taxis

Advice for women travellers

Roads

Road conditions and road safety can vary greatly throughout the country. Driving conditions may be hazardous during the winter.

Some drivers don’t respect traffic laws and can be aggressive and reckless. They often talk or text on mobile phones while driving, although this is illegal in Jordan.

Off-road driving can be hazardous. You should only do it in a convoy of four-wheel-drive vehicles with an experienced guide.

Driving can also be dangerous due to:

  • insufficient lighting
  • stray livestock

If you choose to drive in Jordan:

  • avoid travelling after dark
  • inform a friend or family member of your itinerary
  • fill your gas tank before you travel, especially if you are travelling to a remote area

Public transportation

Buses

Due to overcrowding and inconsistent maintenance, you should avoid using smaller-style “coaster” buses.

Taxis and ride-sharing services

The cleanliness and mechanical reliability of taxis vary considerably.

Licensed taxis have a government-issued sticker on the windshield.

Vehicles booked through ride-sharing applications are generally more reliable and in better condition than taxis.

  • Only use officially marked taxis
  • Ask for your taxi at the front desk if you’re using hotel services
  • Avoid hailing taxis on the street

Air travel

We don’t make assessments on the compliance of foreign domestic airlines with international safety standards.

Information about foreign domestic airlines

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Entry and exit requirements

The authorities of a country or territory decide who can enter or exit through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet your destination’s entry or exit requirements.

We have obtained the information on this page from the Jordanian authorities. It can, however, change at any time.

Verify this information with the Foreign Representatives in Canada.

Passport

Entry requirements vary depending on the type of passport you’re travelling with.

Before you travel, check with your transportation company about passport requirements. Its rules on passport validity may be more stringent than the country’s entry rules.

Regular Canadian passport

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Jordan.

Passport for official travel

Different entry rules may apply.

Official travel

Passport with “X” gender identifier

While the Government of Canada issues passports with an “X” gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. You might face entry restrictions in countries that do not recognize the “X” gender identifier. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

You should also be aware that current systems used by some countries and travel companies may not recognize the “X” gender identifier. You may still be asked to provide your sex/gender information as either male or female when travelling.

Other travel documents

Different entry rules may apply when travelling with a temporary passport or an emergency travel document. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

Useful links

Visas

Tourist visa: required and valid for 3 months
Transit visa: required and valid for 3 days
Visitor visa: required
Work visa: required
Student visa: required

You can apply for a tourist visa in advance through the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities or a travel company. These visas are often linked to the Jordan Pass for tourists, which includes entry to various tourist sites and waives visa fees with a minimum stay.

You can obtain a visitor or transit visa upon arrival.

Jordan only issues visas on arrival at:

  • international airports
  • the Sheikh Hussein Bridge border crossing
  • the Wadi Araba (Aqaba) border crossing

Jordan doesn’t issue visas at the King Hussein Bridge (Allenby) border crossing between Jordan and the West Bank.

You need to obtain a visa online or from a Jordanian diplomatic mission prior to travelling if you’re planning on entering Jordan at the King Hussein Bridge (Allenby) border crossing.

You can extend the validity of your visa at any police station. For work visas and student visas, different procedures may apply.

If you overstay your visa, you’ll be fined when leaving the country.

Registration

If you plan to stay in Jordan for more than 14 days, including if you’re travelling on a visitor visa, you must file a formal registration request.

Requests can be submitted to the Public Security Directorate, one of its branches or a local police station within 13 days of the date you enter Jordan. Any police station can provide information on the required documents. You should plan enough time to complete the registration process, which can take several hours.

This requirement does not apply to:

  • tourist visa holders during the first 30 days
  • transit visa holders
  • Hajj visa holders

If you’re travelling on a tourist, transit or Hajj visa and would like to stay longer than the permitted duration, you must, before the end of this period:

  • submit an extension request
  • register if travelling on a tourist visa
  • register if travelling on a transit or Hajj visa and staying more than 14 days in total

If you fail to register, you will be fined upon departure.

Useful links

Health entry requirements

You must take a medical exam to obtain a residency permit, including mandatory testing for tuberculosis, HIV and hepatitis C.

Other entry requirements

Canadians who were previously in Jordan under a Refugee Status Determination process may be subject to different entry requirements and should contact the nearest Jordanian embassy before travel.

Foreign Representatives in Canada

Travelling to neighbouring countries

If travelling from Jordan to neighbouring countries, ensure that you obtain your visas before departing Canada. These countries don’t normally issue visas at border crossings to individuals without a Jordanian residency permit.

Travelling to and from Israel and Palestine

Consult our travel advice for Israel and Palestine for more information on entry requirements.

If you’re travelling beyond Jordan, note that other countries have denied Canadians entry because their passports bore a Jordanian border stamp issued by an office bordering Israel. Such a stamp would indicate that the traveller had entered Jordan from Israel.

Travelling from Egypt

You’ll need to show your Egyptian entry and exit stamps to border officials when arriving from Egypt.

Customs

Upon departure, your luggage may be searched for security reasons and to prevent the illegal export of Jordanian and Iraqi antiquities.

Children and travel

Learn about travelling with children.

Yellow fever

Learn about potential entry requirements related to yellow fever (vaccines section).

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Health

Relevant Travel Health Notices

This section has information and advice about health risks you might face when travelling. Following this advice can help reduce your risk of getting sick. Not all risks are listed here.

It’s best to talk to a healthcare provider or visit a travel health clinic preferably 6 weeks before your trip to get personalized health advice. Even if your travel date is coming up soon, it’s still worthwhile to make an appointment.

Routine vaccines

Make sure your routine vaccinations are up-to-date before you travel, no matter where you’re going.

These may include vaccines for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, varicella (chickenpox), meningococcal disease, seasonal flu, and others.

Provincial and Territorial Immunization Information

Pre-travel vaccines and medications

When travelling in this destination, you might be at risk for diseases that can be prevented with vaccines or medications. Talk to a travel health care provider about which ones are right for you based on your travel plans.

The highlights below will also tell you if your destination may require that vaccine for entering or exiting.

Yellow Fever – Country Entry Requirements

Yellow fever is a disease caused by a flavivirus from the bite of an infected mosquito.

Travellers get vaccinated either because it is required to enter a country or because it is recommended for their protection.

Risk

  • There is no risk of yellow fever in this country.

Country Entry Requirement*

  • Proof of vaccination is required if you are coming from or have transited through an airport of a country where yellow fever occurs.

Recommendation

  • Vaccination is not recommended.
  • Discuss travel plans, activities, and destinations with a health care professional.
  • Contact a designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre well in advance of your trip to arrange for vaccination.

About Yellow Fever

Yellow Fever Vaccination Centres in Canada
* It is important to note that country entry requirements may not reflect your risk of yellow fever at your destination. It is recommended that you contact the nearest diplomatic or consular office of the destination(s) you will be visiting to verify any additional entry requirements.

Hepatitis A

There is a risk of hepatitis A in this destination. It is a disease of the liver. People can get hepatitis A if they ingest contaminated food or water, eat foods prepared by an infectious person, or if they have close physical contact (such as oral-anal sex) with an infectious person, although casual contact among people does not spread the virus.

 

Practise safe food and water precautions and wash your hands often. Vaccination is recommended for all travellers to areas where hepatitis A is present.

Measles

Measles is a serious viral infection that spreads easily. It spreads through the air, and can stay in the air for up to 2 hours. You can also get measles by direct contact with an infected person or by touching a surface with the virus on it and then touching your eyes, nose, or mouth before washing your hands.

Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself and others from measles. In Canada, the measles vaccine is part of the routine immunization schedule. If you’re unsure whether you’re protected, talk to a healthcare provider.

Learn more:

Measles

Hepatitis B

 Hepatitis B is a risk in every destination. It is a viral liver disease that is easily transmitted from one person to another through exposure to blood and body fluids containing the hepatitis B virus.  Travellers who may be exposed to blood or other bodily fluids (e.g., through sexual contact, medical treatment, sharing needles, tattooing, acupuncture or occupational exposure) are at higher risk of getting hepatitis B.

Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for all travellers. Prevent hepatitis B infection by practicing safe sex, only using new and sterile drug equipment, and only getting tattoos and piercings in settings that follow public health regulations and standards.

COVID-19

COVID-19 is an infectious viral disease. Most of the time, it spreads when people are in close contact with others who are infected with the virus. It spreads through respiratory particles, or through an infected surface or object.

Vaccination is one of the most important ways to protect yourself from developing serious complications from COVID-19. Talk to a healthcare provider about the COVID-19 vaccine before travelling. Evidence shows that the COVID-19 vaccines used in Canada are very effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19.

In addition to vaccination, use personal protective measures to help protect yourself and others.

Learn more :

Vaccine for COVID-19: How to get vaccinated
COVID-19: Spread, prevention and risks

Influenza

 The best way to protect yourself from seasonal influenza (flu) is to get vaccinated every year. Get the flu shot at least 2 weeks before travelling.  

 The flu occurs worldwide. 

  •  In the Northern Hemisphere, the flu season usually runs from November to   April.
  •  In the Southern Hemisphere, the flu season usually runs between April and   October.
  •  In the tropics, there is flu activity year round. 

The flu vaccine available in one hemisphere may only offer partial protection against the flu in the other hemisphere.

The flu virus spreads from person to person when they cough or sneeze or by touching objects and surfaces that have been contaminated with the virus. Clean your hands often and wear a mask if you have a fever or respiratory symptoms.

Rabies

In this destination, rabies is carried by dogs and some wildlife, including bats. Rabies is a deadly disease that spreads to humans primarily through bites or scratches from an infected animal. While travelling, take precautions, including keeping your distance from animals (including free-roaming dogs), and closely supervising children.

If you are bitten or scratched by an animal while travelling, immediately wash the wound with soap and clean water and see a health care professional. Rabies treatment is often available in this destination. 

Before travel, discuss rabies vaccination with a health care professional. It may be recommended for travellers who are at high risk of exposure (e.g., occupational risk such as veterinarians and wildlife workers, children, adventure travellers and spelunkers, and others in close contact with animals). 

Safe food and water precautions

Eating or drinking unsafe food or water, or swimming in contaminated water can make you sick while travelling. Take precautions by following these tips:

  • Boil it, cook it, peel it, or leave it (only eat food that is prepared safely)
  • Avoid, if possible, getting water in your eyes, mouth, or nose when swimming in freshwater (like streams, lakes, or canals), especially after heavy rain or flooding – the water might look clean but can still be contaminated 
  • Don’t swallow water when bathing, showering, swimming in pools, or using hot tubs 

Eat and drink safely abroad

Travellers’ diarrhea

Travellers’ diarrhea is the most common illness affecting travellers. It is spread from eating or drinking contaminated food or water.

Risk of developing travellers’ diarrhea increases when travelling in regions with poor standards of hygiene and sanitation. Practise safe food and water precautions.

The most important treatment for travellers’ diarrhea is rehydration (drinking lots of fluids). Carry oral rehydration salts when travelling.

Typhoid

Typhoid is a bacterial infection spread by contaminated food or water. Risk is higher among children, travellers going to rural areas, travellers visiting friends and relatives or those travelling for a long period of time.

Travellers visiting regions with a risk of typhoid, especially those exposed to places with poor sanitation, should speak to a health care professional about vaccination.  

Tick and insect bite prevention

Many diseases are spread by bites from infected ticks and insects like mosquitoes, fleas, or flies. Before you travel, find out what types of ticks or insects are in the area, when they’re most active, and what diseases they can spread.

To protect yourself from bites:

  • use an approved bug spray (insect repellent) on exposed skin
  • wear light-coloured, loose clothing made of tightly woven materials like nylon or polyester
  • wear socks and closed-toe shoes
  • sleep under mosquito netting if you’re outdoors or staying in places that aren’t fully enclosed
  • do a full body tick check on yourself, your children, your gear, and any pets you’re travelling with when you return from outdoor activities

Insect bite and pest prevention
Personal insect repellents

Animal precautions

Some infections can spread directly from animals to people, like rabies or bird flu (avian influenza). Others don’t spread directly from animals but can infect people who visit areas animals have contaminated with their droppings or body fluids.

Certain activities can increase your chances of coming into contact with animals, their droppings, or their body fluids, like:

  • travelling in rural or forested areas
  • camping, hiking, or visiting caves
  • visiting places where live animals are sold or killed for food, like wet markets

To reduce your risk of getting sick:

  • avoid contact with animals like stray dogs, livestock (such as pigs and cows), monkeys, snakes, rodents, birds, and bats.
  • stay away from places where animal waste can build up, such as caves
  • avoid eating undercooked meat

Make sure to closely watch children; they are more likely to try to touch animals.

Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS)

Cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) have been reported in this destination. The risk to travellers is low; MERS is primarily spread through contact with camels or camel-based products (raw milk, meat, urine). It can also spread through close contact, such as when caring for an infected person. 

Avoid contact with animals (especially camels), camel-based products, and wash your hands frequently.

Prevention of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS)

MERS symptoms range from mild and flu-like to more severe pneumonia-like symptoms, and can result in death.

There is no vaccine or medication that protects against MERS.

Person-to-person infections

When travelling, you can reduce your risk of getting or spreading respiratory infections, like the flu or COVID-19, by:

  • staying at your accommodation and limiting contact with others if you’re sick
  • wearing a well-fitting mask, especially: 
    • if you’re sick and need to be around others 
    • when you’re at large indoor events or in crowded settings, like sporting events, concerts, and airports
  • cleaning your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or using hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol
  • covering your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your elbow, not your hands

Mass gatherings (large-scale events)
Clean your hands to help reduce the spread of infectious diseases
Respiratory infectious diseases: How to reduce the spread with personal protective measures

To lower your risk of getting sexually transmissible infections (STIs), HIV, and mpox, you can:

  • get vaccinated against mpox if you’re eligible
  • practise safer sex methods
    • use barrier protection during sexual activity, like condoms and dental dams.

Mpox vaccines
Sexual health and travel
HIV and AIDS: Travel health advice

Medical services and facilities

Modern health care is available in Amman but could be inadequate elsewhere. Immediate cash payment is often required for medical procedures.

Medical evacuation can be very expensive and you may need it in case of serious illness or injury.

Make sure you get travel insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation and hospital stays.

Health and safety outside Canada

Medication

Some prescription medications may not be available in Jordan.

If you take prescription medications, you’re responsible for determining their legality in Jordan.

  • Bring enough medication for your stay
  • Always keep your medication in the original container and carry a copy of your prescriptions
  • Pack your medication in your carry-on luggage

Travelling with medication

Keep in Mind…

The decision to travel is the sole responsibility of the traveller. The traveller is also responsible for his or her own personal safety.

Be prepared. Do not expect medical services to be the same as in Canada. Pack a travel health kit, especially if you will be travelling away from major city centres.

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Laws and culture

You must abide by local laws.

Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad.

Legal process

Jordan’s legal process is different from Canada’s. You are subject to all local laws, penalties and timelines. Police may hold suspects and witnesses to incidents for lengthy periods without access to legal counsel or consular officials.

Administration

Jordan offers government services in Arabic only. Before submitting official documents to local authorities, you must have them translated into Arabic.

The work week is from Sunday to Thursday.

Dual citizenship

Dual citizenship is legally recognized in Jordan.

If you are a Canadian citizen, but also a citizen of Jordan, our ability to offer you consular services may be limited while you’re there. You may also be subject to different entry/exit requirements.

Dual citizens

Family law

Children

Before travelling to Jordan, and in case of a family dispute involving children, both parents should ensure they’re fully aware of the implications of local laws on children’s mobility, access and custody.

Any adult male may prevent related minor children from leaving Jordan by placing a travel hold with Jordanian authorities.

Immigration officials may prevent children travelling with their mothers from departing Jordan without their father’s consent. This is possible even if the child or mother is solely a Canadian citizen. Jordanian authorities consider disputes surrounding travel holds as private family matters. The Embassy of Canada is limited in its ability to intervene. Only a court or the person who requested the travel hold may remove it.

Spouses

Under Jordanian law, a husband may place a travel hold on his wife, preventing her departure from Jordan.

International Child Abduction

The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. It does not apply between Canada and Jordan.

If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Jordan by an abducting parent:

  • act as quickly as you can
  • consult a lawyer in Canada and in Jordan to explore all the legal options for the return of your child
  • report the situation to the nearest Canadian government office abroad or to Global Affairs Canada by calling the Emergency Watch and Response Centre

If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies.

Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country’s judicial affairs.

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Drugs

Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Even possession or use of small amounts of illegal drugs is a criminal offence. If you’re accused of a drug offence, you could be detained for up to 2 weeks without being charged. Convicted offenders can expect heavy jail sentences and fines.

Alcohol

Consumption of alcohol outside approved venues is illegal. It could result in your arrest, heavy fines or imprisonment. Public intoxication is a criminal offence, whether or not consumption occurred privately.

Drugs, alcohol and travel

Identification

Local authorities may request to see your identification at any time. Always carry valid identification or a photocopy of it.

Illegal activities

Other illegal activities include:

  • insulting King Abdullah II or other members of Jordan’s royal family
  • photographing government buildings and military installations
  • all forms of religious proselytizing, including distribution of religious materials
  • adultery and extramarital sexual relations
  • prostitution
  • possession of pornographic material

Driving

By law, all vehicles must carry a fire extinguisher and warning triangle.

Accidents

If a pedestrian is injured in an accident, authorities always deem the driver to be guilty. As the driver, you may face imprisonment and heavy fines.

Many drivers involved in an accident may avoid calling the police and try to negotiate a settlement instead. However, they may later try to file a claim against you.

In the event of an accident causing personal injury, the driver may be held for several days until responsibility and appropriate restitution is determined.

To avoid legal issues, call the police to attend the scene of the accident and assess responsibility.

Drinking and driving

Jordan has a zero-tolerance policy for drinking and driving. If a police officer suspects you of drinking and driving, they could confiscate your driver’s licence on the spot. If you’re convicted, you can expect heavy fines and possible imprisonment.

International driving permit

You should carry an international driving permit. If you have a valid Canadian driver’s licence or an international driving permit, you may only drive rental cars. To drive any other vehicle, you must hold a Jordanian driver’s licence.

International Driving Permit

2SLGBTQI+ persons

Although Jordanian law does not prohibit sexual acts between individuals of the same sex, homosexuality is not socially tolerated. Jordan does not recognize same-sex marriages.

Members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community could face arrest under other charges, such as anti-adultery or public indecency laws.

2SLGBTQI+ travellers should carefully consider the risks of travelling to Jordan.

Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics

Dress and behaviour

Jordan’s customs, laws and regulations adhere closely to Islamic practices and beliefs.

To avoid offending local sensitivities:

  • dress conservatively
  • behave discreetly
  • respect religious and social traditions
  • seek permission from locals before photographing them
  • avoid public displays of affection, including holding hands

In 2026, the lunar month of Ramadan is expected to begin on or around February 17.

In public, between sunrise and sunset, refrain from:

Money

The currency of Jordan is the Jordanian dinar (JOD). ATMs are available in larger cities and at the Queen Alia International Airport but are limited elsewhere. Only U.S. dollars and euros are easily convertible into local currency.

Larger stores and restaurants in Amman and other tourist areas accept credit cards.

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Natural disasters and climate

Earthquakes

Jordan is located in an active seismic zone. Earthquakes may occur. Strong aftershocks may occur up to one week after the initial earthquake. Landslides are possible in certain areas.

Sand, dust and snow storms

Sand and dust storms occur.

During a sand or dust storm:

  • stay indoors
  • keep doors and windows closed
  • follow the instructions of local authorities
  • monitor local media for the latest information

Snowfall is infrequent but can cause extensive road closures and disrupt public services.

Rainy season

The rainy season usually extends from November to March.

Heavy rain can result in large, sometimes deadly, flash floods in dry riverbeds and canyons (or “wadis”), as well as on roads and highways. Flash floods and landslides can occur outside the rainy season. They can hamper overland travel and reduce the provision of essential services. Roads may become impassable and infrastructure damaged.

  • Monitor local media for the latest information, including on road conditions
  • Stay away from flooded areas
  • Monitor weather reports
  • Follow the instructions of local authorities, including evacuation orders

Weather forecast – Jordan Meteorological Department

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