COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Jordan (13 July Update)

*Can a resident enter the country? *

• Yes

• Citizens and residents are allowed to enter.

*Can a foreigner enter the country? *

• Yes with exceptions

• Jordan has suspended passenger flights from India. Passengers who have stayed in India in the 45 days prior to scheduled travel to Jordan will be prohibited from entering the country.

• Travellers who have stayed in Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, or Sri Lanka in the 14 days prior to scheduled travel to Jordan will be prohibited from entering the country.

*Is transit allowed through the country? *

• Yes with exceptions

• International transfer passengers are allowed at Jordanian Airports provided they have a certificate for a negative PCR test performed within 72 hours before arrival and provided their transfer time does not exceed 10 hours.

*Is a test required on arrival? *

• Yes with exceptions

• All arriving passengers (except travellers below 5 years of age), are required to undertake a PCR test on arrival at their own cost. Each passenger must register and pay for the test on arrival through the Visit Jordan Portal.

• Fully vaccinated passengers entering Jordan from a Vaccination-approved Country are exempt from the test on arrival subject to meeting the requirements to be classified as a “fully vaccinated traveller”.

*Test certificate allowed? *

• Yes

• Test certificates issued outside of Jordan are accepted and should be issued by an approved laboratory.

*Test certificate required? *

• Yes with exceptions

• All arriving travellers by land or air must provide a certificate for a negative COVID-19 PCR test performed no more than 72 hours prior to departure from the first embarkation airport.

• Unvaccinated travellers are not allowed into Aqaba through customs centres, the land border crossings of Wadi Al-Yatam and Wadi Araba, or the airport, unless 21 days have passed since receipt of their first dose of a vaccine or, they can present a negative PCR test certificate issued 72 hours before arrival in Aqaba.

• Travellers aged 5 years and younger and travellers with diplomatic passports who are travelling on duty are exempted.

*Is quarantine required on arrival? *

• No with exceptions

• If the PCR test on arrival is positive, travellers must commit to a home quarantine for a period of 7 days and have a repeat PCR test on the seventh day of home quarantine at their own expense. The traveller must sign an indemnity, and failure to comply with the quarantine requirements could result in legal prosecution under the defense order number 16. Further information is available at this website.

• Jordanian passengers and their families (spouse and children) who stayed 14 up to 45 days outside India prior to traveling to Jordan will be subject to 14 days of self-quarantine.

• Non-Jordanian passengers travelling from India who spent less than 45 days outside India are not permitted to enter Jordan.

• Passengers who were in Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka in the last 14 days are not allowed entry into Jordan.

• Passengers who stayed more than 14 days outside Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka prior to traveling to Jordan are required to sign the indemnity form for institutional quarantine at the airport hotel for 14 days at their own expense.

• Diplomatic passengers are required to coordinate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates and the National Centre of Security and Crisis Management.

• Based on the above restrictions, arriving travellers must be prepared to spend between 0 days to a maximum of 14 days in quarantine.

*Insurance required? *

• Yes

• Foreign nationals must have health insurance covering COVID-19 treatments for the duration of their stay. Jordanian citizens, foreign nationals with diplomatic passports, and medical tourism patients are exempt from this requirement.

*Entry form required? *

• Yes

• Passengers must present the “Passenger Health Declaration and Locator Form” and a “Locator Form” upon arrival.

• Travellers arriving by land will have to register at the “gateway2jordan” platform. Only travellers, who have pre-registered for land entry and who meet certain health conditions and standards, will be permitted to enter Jordan.

• Passengers who have stayed outside India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, or Sri Lanka for at least 14 days prior to traveling to Jordan are required to sign the Indemnity Form for institutional quarantine at the airport hotel for 14 days.

• All travellers crossing from the West Bank into Jordan must present either Jordanian or Palestinian travel documents (e.g., passport or West Bank ID).

Recommended Border App

• Yes

• A mobile application, “AMAN Application” must be installed by all passengers. This app will alert the user if they come into contact with an infected person. This app is available for both iOS and Android.

Is vaccination required?

• No with exceptions

• A vaccination for COVID-19 is not mandatory for entry into the country.

• However, fully vaccinated passengers entering Jordan from a Vaccination-approved Country are exempt from the test on arrival subject to meeting the requirements to be classified as a “fully vaccinated traveller”.

Airline restrictions

• Minimal

• All incoming flights from India remain suspended.

• The King Hussein International Airport, Queen Alia International Airport, and Amman Civil Airport are open.

• Commercial flights are operating to/from Jordan from a limited number of countries.

• Domestic flights are operational.

Border restrictions

• Moderate

• The maritime border is currently closed.

• Borders with Israel and Palestinian territories have reopened.

• Travellers intending to return to Jordan will be tested on arrival and can request for repatriation online here.

Curfew restrictions

• Moderate

• A daily curfew is in effect from 01:00 to 06:00 for individuals and from 00:00 to 06:00 for business establishments.

• Fully vaccinated people who have received the complete dose of a COVID-19 vaccine are exempted from the curfew restrictions.

Social distancing restrictions

• Moderate

• A maximum of 20 persons can gather in public spaces.

• People found violating rules will be required to enter quarantine for two weeks or could face a fine or imprisonment. If businesses are found violating the rules, they will be closed for 14 days and fined.

Internal travel restrictions

• Moderate

• Masks are required.

• Public transport is operational during non-curfew hours at limited capacity with adherence to public health guidelines. Private vehicles are allowed to ply without restrictions.

• Visitors are not allowed into Aqaba through customs centres, the land border crossings of Wadi Al-Yatam and Wadi Araba, or the airport, unless 21 days have passed since receipt of their first dose of a vaccine or, they can present a negative PCR test certificate issued 72 hours before arrival in Aqaba.

*Non-essential shops open? *

• Yes with exceptions

• Street markets are allowed to open with public health guidelines.

• Businesses, including electronics, construction, furniture, clothing, food shops, dry clean, cosmetic shops, flower shops, and fuel stations and service sectors are allowed to open outside curfew hours.

*Accommodations open? *

• Yes

• Hotels and other rental accommodations are allowed to open.

*Restaurants open? *

• Yes

• Restaurants are allowed to open until midnight. Restaurants are allowed to resume dine-in services, on the condition that customers have the Amman Jo tracking app installed on their phones.

*Bars and cafes open? *

• Yes

• Cafes are open; however, serving shisha is not allowed. Violations could lead to fines or imprisonment or both.

*Beaches and tourism sites open? *

• Yes

• Tourist sites and historical places are now open.

• Travellers may need to present an ID and/or a testing or vaccination record to access some facilities.

*Museums and heritage sites open? *

• Yes

• Museums are open.

*Personal care services open? *

• Yes

• Beauty parlours, barbershops are allowed to open. Customers may need to present an ID and/or testing or vaccination record to access some facilities.

*Places of worship open? *

• Yes

• Congregational prayer services in mosques on Fridays and church services on Sundays have resumed.

*Events allowed? *

• Yes with exceptions

• Gatherings at weddings and any other social events should not exceed more than half of the capacity of the venue or 100 people.

• Sporting events are allowed without any spectators.

*Masks required in public? *

• Yes

• Face masks and gloves are mandatory in public spaces such as in government buildings, shops, companies, and health centres.

Other

• Schools providing in-person classes will remain closed until further notice. Schools and universities are allowed to resume distance education.

• Public sector employees are allowed to go to workplaces.

• Billiards and snooker centres, sports facilities, and game centres have closed.

• Industrial and tourist facilities, as well as public sector establishments, are allowed to operate at full capacity.

The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Airlines may have their own requirements for testing, masking, and distancing. It is recommended that travellers carry a supply of face masks since the requirement can vary by location. It is recommended that travellers practice social distancing and maintain a 6-foot distance from other individuals and avoid crowded areas. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country's embassy for information on your specific travel plans.