Prepare for a visa on arrival
Check eligible arrival points, required documents, and how to pay before departure.
Confirm the visa-on-arrival route
Check with the destination’s immigration authority that a visa on arrival is available for your passport and trip.
Prepare for visa issuance on arrival
Keep your passport and supporting documents ready. Confirm the fee, accepted payment method and eligible point of entry before departure.
Check the visa you receive
Check the passport details, permitted stay and entry conditions on the visa issued to you.
Check your stay and passport validity
Enter your arrival and departure dates to count your stay and check how long your passport must stay valid.
Travel preparation checklist
Check each item’s requirement level and the conditions that apply.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Fees
Check the government charges that apply to your trip.
Fee information
Jordan's official visitor guidance lists South Africa, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Japan and Vatican City among nationalities exempt from visa fees. Confirm that the exemption applies to your entry point and visa category before travel.
Read the official fee guidanceEntry conditions and exceptions
Check whether these rules affect your eligibility, application, or arrival.
Check the stay period printed on your permission
Jordan's Ministry of Interior says visitors entering through border crossings receive up to three months of temporary residence, except work-visa holders. Some official tourism pages still describe a one-month single-entry tourist visa. Visa validity and permitted residence are different; follow the shorter period printed on your issued visa or entry stamp, and confirm with the Ministry if you plan to stay longer than one month.
Jordan travel essentials
- Capital
- Amman
- Currency
- JOD
- Calling code
- +962
Jordan entry questions
Do Vatican City passport holders need a visa for Jordan?
For tourism in Jordan, ordinary passport holders from Vatican City can get a visa on arrival at an eligible entry point. The stay limit is 3 months per visit.
How long can I stay in Jordan?
The short-visit limit is 3 months per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive. Jordan's Ministry of Interior says visitors entering through border crossings receive up to three months of temporary residence, except work-visa holders. Some official tourism pages still describe a one-month single-entry tourist visa. Visa validity and permitted residence are different; follow the shorter period printed on your issued visa or entry stamp, and confirm with the Ministry if you plan to stay longer than one month.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after arrival.
What fees apply for a Jordan visitor visa?
Jordan's official visitor guidance lists South Africa, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Japan and Vatican City among nationalities exempt from visa fees. Confirm that the exemption applies to your entry point and visa category before travel.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official visa and entry guidance
Confirm Jordan’s requirements directly with government authorities.
Check Jordan’s visa services
Official visa services and application guidance.
Check Jordan's prior-approval rules for your passport
The Ministry's list distinguishes nationalities that need prior approval from those that do not. Entry-point rules and personal circumstances can still affect which visa service is available.
Who this guide covers
Short tourist visits to Jordan with an ordinary Vatican City passport. Residence, travel documents, and purpose can affect the rules. Confirm the official guidance before travel; border authorities decide admission and your permitted stay.
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