Jordan Visa for UAE Residents: Visa on Arrival, the Jordan Pass and Restricted Passports

The short answer: Jordan goes by your passport. Emirati citizens can enter without applying in advance. Indian and most Western passport holders living in the UAE can get a visa on arrival at Amman airport for JOD 40 (about AED 207), or pay nothing for the visa if they buy a Jordan Pass before they fly and stay at least two whole nights. Pakistani, Filipino, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi and Nepali nationals are on Jordan's restricted list and need approval before they travel.

Petra's rose-red Treasury, the desert camps of Wadi Rum, a float in the Dead Sea and the Roman streets of Jerash are about three hours' flight from Dubai, which makes Jordan one of the easiest long weekends from the UAE, if your passport allows it.

Jordan visa for UAE residents at a glance

Passport	What you need (October 2026)
UAE (Emirati)	No visa needed in advance
India, UK, US, EU and other non-restricted countries	Visa on arrival, JOD 40, or free with a Jordan Pass and a stay of 2 nights or more
Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal	Restricted: prior approval or a visa before travel
Egypt and other Arab passports	Not on the restricted list, but the Jordan Pass is not sold to Arab nationals; confirm entry terms with the embassy
Visa on arrival valid for	One month, single entry, extendable at a police station

Visa on arrival for non-restricted passports

If your nationality is not on the Ministry of Interior's restricted list, you can get a single-entry tourist visa when you land at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, or at the Sheikh Hussein (Jordan River) crossing. The fee is JOD 40, about AED 207, and the visa is valid for one month. It can be extended at a police station if you stay longer.

Indian nationals are not on the restricted list. The Indian Embassy in Amman says Indian tourists can get a visa on arrival; carry a return ticket, your hotel booking and enough money for the trip, as immigration officers can ask for them.

Flying into Aqaba works differently. Aqaba is a special economic zone, and the Jordan Pass site says non-restricted nationals arriving at Aqaba airport do not need to get a visa; restricted nationals need one from a Jordanian embassy before they travel.

The Jordan Pass: a free visa if you stay two nights

The Jordan Pass is a tourism ticket sold by Jordan's Ministry of Tourism. It covers entry to more than 40 sites, Petra included, and it waives the JOD 40 visa fee as long as you buy it before you arrive and stay at least two whole nights (three days). Many blogs still say three nights; the official FAQ says two. Immigration checks the length of your stay when you leave, and if it was too short you pay the visa fee then.

Pass	Petra	Price
Jordan Wanderer	1 day	JOD 70
Jordan Explorer	2 consecutive days	JOD 75
Jordan Expert	3 consecutive days	JOD 80

• Buy it only on the official site, jordanpass.jo, and show it at the visa desk on arrival
• Single-entry visas only: it does not cover a multiple-entry visa
• Not for Arab nationals: the official FAQ says the pass is not available to holders of Arab passports
• Not a visa: restricted nationals still need prior approval, pass or no pass
• Petra by Night is not included

The Jordan Pass site says buying the pass before you arrive saves more than USD 150 compared with paying the visa and entry fees separately, so on a first visit that includes Petra it usually pays for itself.

Restricted nationalities: Pakistani, Filipino, Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi residents

Jordan's Ministry of Interior publishes a list of restricted countries, whose nationals need prior approval to enter. In Asia it includes Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Cambodia, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar and Papua New Guinea, and it also lists 37 African countries. India and Egypt are not on it.

If you are on the list, apply before you book:

• Through the Ministry of Interior's e-services, where individuals, companies and hotels can file visit-visa applications; many travellers apply through a Jordanian tour operator or hotel
• Through the Embassy of Jordan in Abu Dhabi, which can also advise on documents and timing

Jordan has in the past let some restricted nationals with a valid GCC residence permit get a visa at the airport. The current conditions are not clearly published, so do not rely on it without written confirmation from the embassy or your airline.

Safety and travel advice

The region's conflicts have changed governments' travel advice for Jordan more than once in 2026. In September 2026 the UK, for example, advised against all travel within 3 km of the Syrian border. Check your own government's advice and your travel insurance before you book.

Flights from the UAE

Royal Jordanian, Emirates and flydubai fly non-stop from Dubai to Amman's Queen Alia airport in about three to three and a half hours, and Air Arabia flies from Sharjah. Petra is about three hours by road from Amman. Schedules change often, so check with the airline before you book.

Frequently asked questions

Do UAE residents need a visa for Jordan?

It depends on your passport. Emiratis need no visa in advance. Indian and most Western nationals get a visa on arrival for JOD 40, or free with a Jordan Pass. Pakistani, Filipino, Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi nationals need approval before travelling.

Can Indians in Dubai get a visa on arrival in Jordan?

Yes. India is not on Jordan's restricted list, so Indian nationals can get a tourist visa on arrival at Amman airport for JOD 40, or have the fee waived with a Jordan Pass and a stay of at least two nights.

How much is the Jordan visa fee?

JOD 40, about AED 207, for a single-entry tourist visa valid for one month. The Jordan Pass waives it if you buy the pass before arrival and stay two whole nights.

Is the Jordan Pass worth it?

For most first-time visitors, yes. It costs JOD 70 to 80, covers Petra and more than 40 other sites, and waives the JOD 40 visa fee. It is not sold to Arab nationals.

Do Pakistanis in the UAE need a visa for Jordan?

Yes. Pakistan is on Jordan's restricted list, so Pakistani nationals need prior approval before travelling, through the Ministry of Interior's e-services, a Jordanian tour operator or the embassy in Abu Dhabi.

How long can I stay in Jordan on a visa on arrival?

The single-entry tourist visa is valid for one month. You can extend it at a police station in Jordan.

Planning a trip to Jordan

Four days covers Amman, Petra and a night in Wadi Rum; add the Dead Sea or Aqaba for a week. See our visa services for help with approvals, browse holiday packages, or talk to us about flights, hotels and a driver.

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• Egypt visa for UAE residents
• Turkey visa from Dubai
• Morocco visa for UAE residents
• Visa-free countries for UAE residents

Last checked 8 October 2026 against Jordan's Ministry of Interior restricted-countries list, the official Jordan Pass FAQ and prices, the Indian Embassy in Amman and UK travel advice. Entry rules, fees and travel advice change; this guide is general information, not immigration advice. Confirm the rules for your passport with the Embassy of Jordan in Abu Dhabi before you travel.