| 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) |