Jordan visa for residents of the Gulf
If you live in a Gulf country, your residence permit may open an easier route to Jordan. The rules below are by country of residence.
Check your eligibility and prepare your trip
Residence is not a universal exemption. Specified passports can use electronic or arrival issuance with qualifying residence and return travel; some nationalities still require prior approval.
| Residence | Route | Eligible passports | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Conditional · eVisa or visa on arrival | Listed nationalities | Retain at least 6 months of residence validity and an air return ticket. Syrian nationals have a separate 4-month residence facility and up to 1 month of stay. Nigeria, Iran and Bangladesh still need prior approval. Document subclasses require confirmation. Sources differ; confirm with the embassy or your airline. |
| Saudi Arabia | Conditional · eVisa or visa on arrival | Listed nationalities | Retain at least 6 months of residence validity and an air return ticket. Syrian nationals have a separate 4-month residence facility and up to 1 month of stay. Nigeria, Iran and Bangladesh still need prior approval. Document subclasses require confirmation. Sources differ; confirm with the embassy or your airline. |
| Qatar | Conditional · eVisa or visa on arrival | Listed nationalities | Retain at least 6 months of residence validity and an air return ticket. Syrian nationals have a separate 4-month residence facility and up to 1 month of stay. Nigeria, Iran and Bangladesh still need prior approval. Document subclasses require confirmation. Sources differ; confirm with the embassy or your airline. |
| Kuwait | Conditional · eVisa or visa on arrival | Listed nationalities | Retain at least 6 months of residence validity and an air return ticket. Syrian nationals have a separate 4-month residence facility and up to 1 month of stay. Nigeria, Iran and Bangladesh still need prior approval. Document subclasses require confirmation. Sources differ; confirm with the embassy or your airline. |
| Bahrain | Conditional · eVisa or visa on arrival | Listed nationalities | Retain at least 6 months of residence validity and an air return ticket. Syrian nationals have a separate 4-month residence facility and up to 1 month of stay. Nigeria, Iran and Bangladesh still need prior approval. Document subclasses require confirmation. Sources differ; confirm with the embassy or your airline. |
| Oman | Conditional · eVisa or visa on arrival | Listed nationalities | Retain at least 6 months of residence validity and an air return ticket. Syrian nationals have a separate 4-month residence facility and up to 1 month of stay. Nigeria, Iran and Bangladesh still need prior approval. Document subclasses require confirmation. Sources differ; confirm with the embassy or your airline. |
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