Jordanian visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for U.S. passport holders visiting Jordan for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter Jordan for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Jordan e-visa for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Jordan visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Eligible | |
Jordan tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Jordan.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Jordan.
If you are looking for Jordan visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Jordan nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of Jordan in Washington, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 52 minutes)
- Illinois: The Consulate of Jordan in Illinois, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 52 minutes)
- Michigan: The Consulate of Jordan in Michigan, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- California: The Consulate of Jordan in California, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 52 minutes)
Jordan visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Jordan diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to Jordan from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 156,906 | N/A |
| 2009 | 170,055 | 8.38% |
| 2010 | 181,679 | 6.84% |
| 2011 | 156,647 | -13.78% |
| 2012 | 159,389 | 1.75% |
| 2013 | 150,788 | -5.40% |
| 2014 | 160,766 | 6.62% |
| 2015 | 161,013 | 0.15% |
| 2016 | 166,441 | 3.37% |
| 2017 | 138,421 | -16.83% |
| 2018 | 163,444 | 18.08% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Jordan & United States comparison
Jordan's area is approximately 88,780 km2 (34,278 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 103.03 times bigger than Jordan.
As of November 2025, Jordan's population is ~10.7 million people - 330,053,939 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted Jordan & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Jordan | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 10,713,290 | 340,767,229 | 330.1 million fewer people live in Jordan than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 4 | 273 | Jordan has 269 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 20 | 134 | Jordan passport holders visit 114 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 89 | 1147 | Jordanian hosts 1058 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to Jordan in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting Jordan in 2018 was approximately 163,444.
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