Quick answer
Indian passport holders can get a single-entry tourist visa on arrival at Amman's Queen Alia airport and most land borders for JOD 40 (about ₹4,960), valid for a 30-day stay. If you buy a Jordan Pass before arrival and stay the minimum number of nights, the visa fee is waived and Petra entry is included. Carry a return ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
At a glance
- Visa type
- Single-entry tourist visa on arrival (fee waived with a Jordan Pass)
- Stay allowed
- Up to 30 days, extendable locally
- Fee
- JOD 40 (about ₹4,960), or waived with a Jordan Pass of JOD 70–80 (about ₹8,700–9,900) if you meet the minimum stay
- Processing
- Issued at the arrival counter, typically 10–30 minutes
- Validity
- Single entry, issued on arrival
- Apply at
- Official portal
Documents checklist
- Passport valid for at least six months from arrival
- Confirmed return air ticket
- Hotel bookings for the whole stay
- Proof of funds; the Indian Embassy's advisory has cited USD 1,000 (₹88,000) in cash or equivalent
- Jordan Pass confirmation, printed, if you are using it
- Travel insurance with medical cover
- Online arrival declaration if requested by your airline
Common mistakes that get Indians refused
- Visa on arrival is not issued at the King Hussein (Allenby) Bridge from the West Bank; use Queen Alia airport, Aqaba, Wadi Araba or Sheikh Hussein Bridge.
- Leave before the Jordan Pass minimum stay and you are charged the JOD 40 visa fee at departure.
- The Jordan Pass must be bought before you land; it cannot be purchased at the immigration counter.
- Officers can and do ask Indian travellers to show funds and hotel bookings; keep them in hand, not packed away.
Do Indians need a visa for Jordan?
Yes, but you do not have to apply in advance. Indian passport holders get a single-entry tourist visa on arrival at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba, and at the Sheikh Hussein Bridge and Wadi Araba crossings. It costs JOD 40 (about ₹4,960) and allows a stay of up to 30 days.
Should you buy a Jordan Pass?
Almost certainly. The Jordan Pass is a tourism ticket that waives the visa fee and includes entry to Petra and around 40 other sites. It costs JOD 70–80 (about ₹8,700–9,900), depending on how many days at Petra you want. Petra's one-day entry alone is JOD 50, so the pass pays for itself on a normal itinerary.
The catch is the minimum stay. The waiver has historically applied if you stay at least three nights; some 2026 reports mention a shorter minimum, so confirm the current rule on jordanpass.jo before you book. Leave earlier and you pay the visa fee at departure.
How it works at the airport
- Buy the Jordan Pass online before travel and print the confirmation.
- On landing, go to the visa counter, show the pass or pay JOD 40.
- Proceed to immigration with your passport, return ticket and hotel bookings.
- Keep the pass with you; it is scanned at Petra, Wadi Rum and Jerash.
What officers check
Jordan immigration is courteous but thorough with Indian passports. Expect questions about your itinerary and hotels. An Indian Embassy advisory for Jordan has listed about USD 1,000 (₹88,000) in cash or equivalent for visa on arrival; enforcement is inconsistent, but have it available. A printed itinerary and hotel vouchers end most conversations quickly.
Families, seniors and longer trips
Each traveller, including children, needs their own visa or pass. Petra involves a lot of walking: about 4 km from the gate to the Treasury and the Monastery, plus around 800 steps. Seniors can hire a horse cart for the Siq or pace the visit over two days. If you prefer certainty before flying, an e-visa is also available through the Ministry of Interior's online services.
Jordan pairs well with Egypt or the UAE. If you enter by land from Israel or the West Bank, check which crossing issues visas, because the King Hussein Bridge does not.
Plan the rest with the Jordan trip cost guide, best time to visit Jordan and things to do in Jordan. Carry US dollars or dinars from our foreign exchange desk, and contact our visa assistance team if you want the e-visa.
Frequently asked questions
Is visa on arrival available for Indians in Jordan?
Does the Jordan Pass replace the visa?
How much cash should Indians carry to Jordan?
How many days are enough for Jordan?
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