EritreaJordan

Eritrean passport ยท policy checked 17 Jul 2026

Visa required

Apply before you travel.

365

days

on a tourist visa

40

JOD ยท visa fee

about $56

โ‰ค14

days

processing time

Embassy

apply in advance

How Eritrean citizens apply for a Jordan visa

  1. Lodge your application at the Jordan embassy or consulate that serves your region, with the completed form and required documents. Apply here โ†—

No advance visa with these documents

Jordan admits Eritrean citizens without a pre-arranged visa on a valid document, are treated as non-restricted and may obtain visa on arrival:

Visa on arrival ยท up to 30 days

EU / Schengen residence permit or PR

who hold a valid EU residence permit.

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US Green Card / permanent resident

holding a valid US Permanent Resident Card (Green Card).

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UK ILR / settled status

holding a valid UK residence permit.

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GCC / UAE residence permit

holding a valid GCC country residence permit.

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Australia permanent resident

holding a valid Australian residence permit.

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Canada permanent resident

holding a valid Canadian residence permit.

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Japan visa or residence

holding a valid Japanese residence permit.

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South Korea visa or residence permit

holding a valid South Korean residence permit.

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Jordan visa cost for Eritrean citizens

JOD 40

Single-entry e-visa (Ministry of Interior eservices portal)

  • Single-entry e-visa (Ministry of Interior eservices portal)

    typically valid ~60 days from issue, 1 month stay

    JOD 40

  • Double-entry entry visa

    typically 3 months from issue

    JOD 60

  • Multiple-entry entry visa

    typically 6 months from issue

    JOD 120

Official schedule ยท moi.gov.jo โ†—Fee schedule checked 2 Jul 2026

Jordan visa types for Eritrean citizens

E-Visa (Tourist)Tourist

30 dayssingle entryvalid 90donline

Online pre-arrival tourist visa applied through the Jordan Ministry of Interior e-services portal.

Available at eservices.moi.gov.jo. Effective from 19 March 2023, e-visa replaced embassy visa processing for most nationalities. NOT available for: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Iran, Nigeria, and Syria - these nationalities must apply via Jordanian embassies. Also not available for temporary passport or emergency travel document holders. Can be extended online for up to 6 months total. UPDATE (audited 2026-07-17): Per an Interior Ministry 'amended visitor visa system' announcement (Minister Mazen Al-Faraya; reported by Jordan Times and VisasNews, Jan 2026) and travel.state.gov's current phrasing, e-visa entrants (other than work-visa holders) who register with police - mandatory for stays beyond 14 days - now receive a standardized 90-day (3-month) residence permit rather than a shorter/ad hoc extension. The e-visa's own nominal 30-day allowance before registration appears otherwise unchanged, so max_stay_days is left at 30 here pending a direct moi.gov.jo recheck (unreachable/connection-refused during this audit) to confirm exact mechanics and whether the existing 6-month online extension process is superseded.

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Jordan Pass (Tourist Visa Included)Tourist

30 dayssingle entryvalid 90donline

Combined tourism pass that includes the cost of the tourist entry visa plus access to over 40 major attractions including Petra, Jerash, and Wadi Rum.

Costs 70-80 JOD (approximately 99-113 USD). Must be purchased online before arrival. Includes tourist visa fee and entry to 40+ sites. Valid for 3 months from date of entry. Minimum 3-night stay in Jordan required. Holders are exempt from police registration requirement if staying no longer than 30 days. Available to all nationalities eligible for a Jordan tourist visa.

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Tourist Visa ExtensionTourist

180 daysonline

Extend an existing Jordan tourist visa beyond the initial stay period without leaving the country.

Visitors can extend their Jordan visit visa online for up to 6 months total stay. Extension must be applied for before the original visa expires. Overstaying without extension incurs a 200 JOD fine plus 3 JOD per day.

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Visa on Arrival - Dual Entry (3 months)Tourist

90 daysmultiple entryvalid 90d

Short-term tourism allowing two entries within a 3-month validity, useful for travelers combining Jordan with a visit to Israel/Palestine.

Fee is 60 JOD (~85 USD). Two entries permitted within 3-month validity. Available at airports and major border crossings except King Hussein Bridge. Commonly used for Jordan - Israel combination trips.

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Visa on Arrival - Multiple Entry (1 year)Tourist

365 daysmultiple entryvalid 365d

Multiple-entry tourist visa valid for 1 year for frequent visitors to Jordan.

Fee is 200 JOD (~282 USD). Multiple entries permitted within 1-year validity. Available at airports and major border crossings except King Hussein Bridge.

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Visa on Arrival - Multiple Entry (5 years, US citizens only)Tourist

90 daysmultiple entryvalid 1825d

Long-validity multiple-entry tourist visa available exclusively to US passport holders.

Fee is 110 JOD (~155 USD). Only available to US citizens. Visa valid for 5 years with multiple entries; each stay is limited to 90 days per visit after police registration. Requires police registration for stays beyond 14 days.

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Visa on Arrival - Multiple Entry (6 months)Tourist

180 daysmultiple entryvalid 180d

Multiple-entry tourist visa valid for 6 months for frequent visitors or longer itineraries.

Fee is 120 JOD (~169 USD). Multiple entries permitted within 6-month validity. Available at airports and major border crossings except King Hussein Bridge.

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Visa on Arrival - Single Entry (1 month)Tourist

30 dayssingle entryvalid 90d

Short-term tourism and leisure visit to Jordan. Issued at ports of entry for non-restricted nationalities.

Fee is 40 JOD (~56 USD). Visa is valid for 3 months (90 days) from issue, single entry, maximum stay 30 days per entry. Available at Queen Alia International Airport and most land/sea border crossings EXCEPT the King Hussein (Allenby) Bridge. Requires onward/return ticket. Stays beyond 14 days require police registration. Overstay fine: 200 JOD plus 3 JOD/day. Confirmed by US State Dept and UK FCDO re-fetch 2026-06-29. UPDATE (audited 2026-07-17): Jordan's Interior Ministry announced an 'amended visitor visa system' (Minister Mazen Al-Faraya; reported by Jordan Times - 'Interior Ministry announces details of amended visitor visa system' - and VisasNews, Jan 2026). Per travel.state.gov's current phrasing, registering with police - already mandatory for stays over 14 days - now yields a standardized 90-day (3-month) residence permit instead of a shorter/ad hoc extension, for e-visa/VoA entrants other than work-visa holders. The visa's own nominal 30-day allowance before registration appears unchanged (travel.state.gov still frames it as '30-day stay, 90 days following registration'), so max_stay_days is left at 30 here pending direct moi.gov.jo/mota.gov.jo confirmation of exact mechanics (both sites returned connection errors during this audit).

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Business VisaBusiness

30 days7-10d processingvalid 90d

Short-term entry for foreign nationals visiting Jordan for commercial activities such as meetings, negotiations, conferences, or exhibitions (not paid employment).

Distinct from the tourist visa and NOT a work visa - paid employment is prohibited. Applied for at a Jordanian embassy/consulate; requires a business invitation letter from the host company in Jordan plus an employer letter stating job title, purpose, and financial responsibility. Fees vary by nationality. Many nationalities can instead conduct business visits on the standard visa on arrival or e-visa; the embassy business visa is used mainly where prior approval is required. Standard processing 7-10 business days per the Jordanian Embassy (Washington).

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Transit VisaTransit

3 dayssingle entry

Short-stay visa for travelers passing through Jordan en route to another destination.

Valid for 3 days. Available upon arrival. Transit visa holders are exempt from the residency registration requirements. Holders of connecting flights with short layovers may be exempt from transit visa requirements depending on nationality.

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Medical VisaMedical

Visa for foreign nationals traveling to Jordan for medical treatment or healthcare procedures.

Required for those traveling specifically for medical procedures. Must be applied for through the Embassy of Jordan or Jordanian consulate in advance. Jordan is a regional hub for medical tourism. Specific fee and duration determined by the embassy handling the application.

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Family/Follower Residency PermitFamily

365 daysmultiple entryvalid 365donline

Residence permit (Iqama) for spouses, children, and other dependents ('followers') of a Jordanian sponsor or of a foreign national legally resident in Jordan.

Official Ministry of Interior 'Family/Follower Residency' e-service. Annual renewable residency. Spouses of Jordanian citizens follow a streamlined route and are exempt from the bank-deposit requirement imposed on other applicants; a certified recent marriage certificate is required. Reported renewal fee for a spouse of a Jordanian is about 30 JOD (~42 USD) plus 1 JOD postal fee. Applied online via eservices.moi.gov.jo.

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Student VisaStudent

online

Visa for foreign nationals admitted to accredited educational institutions in Jordan.

Must be applied for in advance through the Jordan Ministry of Interior online system or a Jordanian embassy. No on-arrival option available. Requires acceptance letter from a recognized Jordanian university or educational institution. Different extension procedures apply. Students typically must register with local police if staying longer than 14 days.

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Work Permit for Non-Jordanian Workers with Specialized SkillsWork

365 daysvalid 365donline

Work permit for highly skilled foreign professionals with rare or in-demand expertise, issued to employers where no qualified Jordanian job seeker is available.

Ministry of Labour category distinct from the general work visa/permit. Per the 2024 Principles, issued for 1 year (fee 2,150 JOD, ~3,032 USD), 6 months (1,250 JOD), or 3 months (645 JOD), plus a 50 JOD TVSDC levy and stamp duty. Employer applies (paper or electronic); worker must pass a medical exam. Holder may not transfer to professions outside the specialized-skills list. Sector percentage quotas do not apply to this category.

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Work VisaWork

online

Visa permitting foreign nationals to enter Jordan for the purpose of employment.

Must be applied for in advance through the Jordan Ministry of Interior online system or a Jordanian embassy. No on-arrival option available for work visa. Requires a job offer from a Jordanian employer and approval from the Ministry of Labour. Different extension procedures apply compared to tourist visas.

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5-Year Renewable Residency Through Property OwnershipInvestment

1825 daysmultiple entryvalid 1825donline

Residency permit for foreign nationals who purchase qualifying real estate in Jordan from a developer.

Requires purchase of one property exclusively from a real estate developer valued at minimum 200,000 JOD per Department of Lands and Survey appraisal. Property must be retained for 5 years without sale or mortgage. Residency valid for 5 years, renewable. Covers investor and family members. Does NOT lead to citizenship under the July 2025 CBI reforms. Applications via Ministry of Investment e-Services Portal at portal.moin.gov.jo.

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Annual Residency for Investors (Investment-Based)Investment

365 daysmultiple entryup to 14d processingvalid 365donline

Annual renewable residency for foreign nationals conducting qualifying economic activity in Jordan.

Annual residency granted within 14 working days for investors in sectors covered by the Investment Environment Regulation Law, or holding senior management positions (chairman, board member, general manager, director general, or CEO) in a Jordan-based investment. Covers investor and family (spouse, male children under 30, unmarried daughters, parents). Not available for commercial sector - apply via Ministry of Interior instead. No minimum investment amount stated. Applications via Ministry of Investment e-Services portal.

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Diplomatic Visa ExemptionDiplomatic

90 daysmultiple entry

Visa-free entry for holders of diplomatic passports of countries with applicable bilateral agreements with Jordan.

Holders of diplomatic passports of most countries may enter Jordan without a visa for up to 90 days within any 6-month period. Excluded diplomatic passports: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, Republic of Congo, Serbia, Syria, Yemen. Additionally, holders of diplomatic, official, or service passports of GCC countries, ASEAN countries, and many others including Brazil, Russia, Turkey, UK, and EU member states have specific bilateral visa-free agreements for 30-90 days. Based on multilateral diplomatic convention and bilateral waiver agreements.

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Five-Year Residence PermitOther

1825 daysmultiple entryvalid 1825donline

Long-term (5-year) renewable residence permit issued by the Ministry of Interior as an alternative to the annual Iqama for qualifying long-term or self-funded foreign residents.

Official Ministry of Interior 'Annual residence for five years' e-service. General long-term residence route, separate from the property-investment 5-year residency: available to property owners or, for non-property owners, against a bank deposit that was reduced from 20,000 JOD to 10,000 JOD (~14,100 USD) under 2024 reforms. Renewable while the deposit or property condition is maintained. Applied online via eservices.moi.gov.jo.

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Hajj VisaOther

single entry

Special religious visa issued to Muslim pilgrims traveling through or to Jordan for the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.

Pilgrimage-specific visa for Muslim travelers. Holders of Hajj visas are exempt from residency registration requirements. Must be arranged through official Hajj channels.

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Workless (Self-Funded) Residency with Bank DepositRetirement

365 daysmultiple entryvalid 365donline

Residence permit for foreign nationals who wish to live in Jordan without working, demonstrating self-sufficiency through a required bank deposit - the route used by retirees and other financially independent residents.

Official Ministry of Interior 'Workless Residency with Bank Deposit' e-service. For self-supporting foreigners not engaged in employment; requires a deposit held in a Jordanian bank. Jordan has no dedicated retiree/retirement visa - this self-funded residency is the mechanism retirees and financially independent applicants use. Annual and renewable; a 5-year version is available (see Five-Year Residence Permit). Applied online via eservices.moi.gov.jo.

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Jordan visa policy, fees & entry rules in full โ†’

Jordan visa for Eritrean citizens - FAQ

Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Jordan?

Yes - Eritrean citizens must apply for a visa in advance at a Jordan embassy, consulate, or official visa portal before travelling.

What documents do Eritrean citizens need for Jordan?

A passport valid well beyond your planned stay (commonly three to six months, depending on the destination), proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Jordan visa category - check the official portal for the exact passport-validity rule.

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