Jordan
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Conflict in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
There is a large-scale conflict happening in areas of southern Israel close to the border with Gaza. As a result, the crossings into Jordan from Israel might be closed at short notice. Check travel advice before trying to cross.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all but essential travel to:
- Within 3km of Jordan’s border with Syria. See Border areas
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Jordan’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
It is more important than ever to have travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
Around 25,967 British nationals visited Jordan in 2021. Most visits are trouble free.
The political situation in Jordan is stable. However, protests and demonstrations sometimes occur. The majority of demonstrations are peaceful, but they can become confrontational. You should take sensible precautions and avoid all political gatherings and demonstrations. Follow the advice of local authorities and stay informed of the security situation through the media and this travel advice.
Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Jordan. There have been a number of incidents since 2016, some serious. Attacks could be indiscriminate including in places visited by foreigners, particularly hotels, shopping malls and tourist sites. You should take extra care, and in the event of an incident, follow the advice of the Jordanian authorities. See Terrorism
You can contact the emergency services by calling 911.
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission. Consular support is limited in the border areas of Jordan where the FCDO advise against all but essential travel, as set out above.
Conflict in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
There is a large-scale conflict happening in areas of southern Israel close to the border with Gaza. As a result, the crossings into Jordan from Israel might be closed at short notice. Check travel advice before trying to cross.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all but essential travel to:
- Within 3km of Jordan’s border with Syria. See Border areas
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Jordan’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
It is more important than ever to have travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
Around 25,967 British nationals visited Jordan in 2021. Most visits are trouble free.
The political situation in Jordan is stable. However, protests and demonstrations sometimes occur. The majority of demonstrations are peaceful, but they can become confrontational. You should take sensible precautions and avoid all political gatherings and demonstrations. Follow the advice of local authorities and stay informed of the security situation through the media and this travel advice.
Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Jordan. There have been a number of incidents since 2016, some serious. Attacks could be indiscriminate including in places visited by foreigners, particularly hotels, shopping malls and tourist sites. You should take extra care, and in the event of an incident, follow the advice of the Jordanian authorities. See Terrorism
You can contact the emergency services by calling 911.
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission. Consular support is limited in the border areas of Jordan where the FCDO advise against all but essential travel, as set out above.
Update history
2024-12-13 16:31
New information on the limited reopening of the Jaber border crossing from Jordan into Syria (‘Regional risks’ page)
2024-12-06 16:34
New information on the closure of the Jaber land border crossing between Jordan and Syria (‘Regional risks’ page)
2024-10-02 16:49
Factual update on debris from ballistic missiles that targeted Israel on 1 October and the reopening of Jordanian airspace (‘Safety and security’ page)
2024-10-01 18:33
Updated information on the conflict affecting Lebanon (‘Safety and Security’ Page)
2024-09-29 00:26
Updated information on the Conflict affecting Lebanon (Safety and Security Pages)
2024-09-28 23:08
Updated information on the Conflict in Lebanon (Safety and Security Pages)
2024-09-13 10:10
Removal of information on Jordan-Israel land border closure, as land borders with Israel have reopened (see ‘Regional Risks’).
2024-09-08 12:46
information on Jordan-Israel land border closure after security incident on 8 September
2024-04-26 12:37
Removal of some language on military activity in the region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-04-19 15:01
Information on explosions in Iran, and unconfirmed reports of explosions in Syria and Iraq (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-04-14 09:19
13 April 2024 – drones and missiles fired from Iran into Israel (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page)
2024-04-12 20:00
Information on regional risks (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-04-12 10:12
Removal of information about Ramadan (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-04-02 16:02
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2024-03-06 14:20
Information on the beginning of Ramadan in Jordan (‘Local laws and customs’).
2024-02-01 17:44
FCDO now advises against all travel to within 3km of Jordan’s border with Syria (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-01-29 17:11
Information about a drone attack on a US military location on the Jordan-Syria border (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-01-12 00:13
Update to Safety and Security page
2023-11-28 16:09
Updated information on protests (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-11-02 09:25
Addition of information relating to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which fell in southern Jordan (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-10-18 13:34
Addition of information regarding demonstrations and protests (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2023-10-12 22:19
Addition of information regarding demonstrations and protests (“summary”, “safey and security”)
2023-10-10 19:36
New information related to impact of Hamas terrorist attacks in southern Israel
2023-06-23 12:59
Information that there are no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements for passengers entering Jordan (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-06-22 11:00
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages
2023-03-21 13:00
Update Note: Addition of information on Ramadan which is expected to start on 22 March 2023 and finish on 21 April 2023 (‘Local laws and customs’ page).
2022-12-28 10:06
Removal of information about heightened risk of demonstrations, and Qatar World Cup 2022 (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2022-12-16 11:49
Updated information on the continuing demonstrations (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2022-12-12 10:56
Updated information on heightened risk of demonstrations across the country (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and Security’ pages).
2022-10-19 12:10
New information about the FIFA World Cup taking place in Qatar from 20 November to 18 December 2022 (‘Summary’ page).
2022-08-17 17:00
updated with information about the likelihood of terrorist attacks in Jordan. The assessment has moved from terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Jordan and is now that terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Jordan. ( ‘Terrorism’ page)
2022-07-21 10:23
Updated information on incident involving toxic gas on 27 June in Aqaba port area (‘Safety and security’ page)
2022-06-28 14:00
Update to information and advice on an incident involving toxic gas on 27 June in the Aqaba port area (‘Summary’ page)
2022-06-27 18:21
Advice following reports of a gas explosion in the Aqaba Port area. (‘Summary’ page)
2022-06-20 16:16
Updated information on medical insurance requirements for entry to Jordan (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-10 15:13
Removal of information on Ramadan (‘Local laws and customs’ page)
2022-03-28 15:45
Update to information on COVID-19 measures (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-03-16 09:34
Addition of information and advice on Ramadan (‘Local laws and customs’ page)
2022-03-07 12:51
Updated information on entry requirements; travellers are no longer required to conduct pre-departure PCR tests and PCR tests on arrival in Jordan (‘Entry requirements’ page). Amendments to ‘Safety and security’ and ‘Local laws and customs’ pages
2022-02-21 11:39
Updated information on entry requirements to Jordan (‘Entry requirements’ page)