Jordan visa for South Africans

eVisa or visa on arrival

An online visa or visa on arrival is available, subject to each route’s conditions. Stay: 3 calendar months per entry; follow the dates granted at admission.

South Africa · Ordinary passport · Short visit · Single-entry visa · Rule supported by recorded sources

Recorded fee: Free
Stay allowance: 3 calendar months per entry; follow the dates granted at admission
Processing: Instant
Visa usage window: Not confirmed

Residence, a supporting visa or another condition may change this route. Review consequential conditions before applying

Next step

Check whether you meet the conditions

Full Jordan visa guide

Reviewed 7 October 202620 sources · Medium confidenceJordan Ministry of Interior Sources and verification

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Who this applies to, and exceptions

What can change this answer

Holding another visa or a residence permit, your age or your port of entry can open a different route.

These routes are conditional. Every stated requirement must be met; selecting a document does not confirm eligibility.

If entering through King Hussein Bridge, obtain the visa before arrival. Follow the stay and dates granted for this route.
UK FCDO · Recorded check 2026-10-07
More sources (1)
Jordan Ministry of Foreign Affairs · 2026-10-06
Conditional · eVisa (apply online)Free
The official Jordan Pass FAQ permits nationals not requiring prior approval to enter through Aqaba Airport without a visa; confirm the intended itinerary. Follow the stay and dates granted for this route.
- Specified ports: AQJ
Jordan Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities · Recorded check 2026-10-07
Conditional · No visa needed

Use the direct electronic visa or obtain a visa at an eligible arrival port; check the admitted stay.

Sources for this rule

1.
Jordan Ministry of Interior (opens in a new tab)
eservices.moi.gov.jo · Government
Recorded check: 2026-10-06
2.
Jordan Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities (opens in a new tab)
jordanpass.jo · Government
Recorded check: 2026-10-07

Why we say this (3)

“It is a service that allows you to electronically apply for an immediate entry visa, pay fees, and print the visa before coming to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan”
Quoted from Jordan Ministry of Interior · Destination government · checked 6 Oct 2026
“This visa enables you to stay in Jordan for a period of three months from the date of entry, if you wish to extend your stay, please submit an electronic application”
Quoted from Jordan Ministry of Interior · Destination government · checked 6 Oct 2026
“Which nationalities are exempted from paying the visa fees? South Africa, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Japan and Vatican City.”
Quoted from Jordan Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities · Destination government · checked 7 Oct 2026

History of this rule(1)

7 October 2026eVisa (apply online)eVisa or visa on arrivalChecked against official sources

How to apply, step by step

1
Check the passport route
Read the nationality and qualifying-residence lists before choosing immediate electronic issuance or the approval service.
2
Enter travel and passport details
Use the passport details exactly. The immediate application begins with a verification image; the approval service requires an account.
3
Supply requested documents
Upload documents requested for your service. Respond to any request for further details or a personal interview.
4
Review fees and pay
The system calculates applicable exemptions and fees. Pay through the official payment page and retain the receipt.
5
Print the issued document
Print the issued visa or approval and carry the qualifying residence, supporting visa and return ticket where required.

Jordan Ministry of Interior · Recorded check 2026-10-06

More sources (4)

Jordan Ministry of Interior · 2026-10-06 Jordan Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities · 2026-10-07 Central Bank of Jordan · 2026-10-06 Jordan Ministry of Interior · 2026-10-06

Before you travel

Health notices

An MOI notice dated 2026-05-20 applied an initial 30-day entry measure to arrivals from DR Congo and Uganda, except Jordanian citizens. The carrier still lists a measure for presence or transit in DR Congo within 21 days, until further notice. Current continuation for Uganda and an official end date were not confirmed.

Check again before travel; we will review this on 13 October 2026.

Royal Jordanian · Recorded check 2026-10-07

More sources (1)

Jordan Ministry of Interior · 2026-10-06

Documents to prepare

Documents whose scope matches the base route. Review the additional conditions below.

Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the planned departure, using the stricter published validity basis.
Jordan Ministry of Interior · Recorded check 2026-10-06
More sources (2)
UK FCDO · 2026-10-07 Government of Canada · 2026-10-06

Requirements by application location and circumstance

These are conditional requirements, not a checklist for everyone. Choosing a city does not establish the mission’s jurisdiction over your residence.

Confirm whether the condition applies
Printed visa or approval document.
Jordan Ministry of Interior · Recorded check 2026-10-06
More sources (1)
Jordan Ministry of Interior · 2026-10-06

How much the Jordan visa costs for South Africans

Government fee: Not itemised in the fee record
Insurance within the application fee: Not itemised in the fee record
Service and verification: Not itemised in the fee record
Recorded amount for this route: 0 JOD
Total of itemised fees: Not confirmed

The total covers the itemised components only. An unlisted charge is not treated as free.

Sources: [1][2][3][4][5]

Stay, validity and entries

Jordan Ministry of Interior · Recorded check 2026-10-06

More sources (4)

Jordan Ministry of Interior · 2026-10-06 Jordan Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities · 2026-10-07 Central Bank of Jordan · 2026-10-06 Jordan Ministry of Interior · 2026-10-06

Stay per entry: 3 months per entry
Visa usage window: Not confirmed
Limit over a period: Not confirmed
Recorded duration rule: 3 calendar months per entry; follow the dates granted at admission
Entries: Single
Extension in country: Not confirmed

Entry and health rules

These facts are scoped to this route. Requirements with unconfirmed scope remain in the destination reference and are not a personal checklist. Full entry reference

Yellow fever vaccination: In some cases
Certificate required when arriving from or transiting an airport in a yellow-fever risk country; age and transit-duration exemptions were not confirmed.
Government of Canada · Recorded check 2026-10-06

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Payment, transit and practical tips

Emergency numbers: General 911 · Police 911 · Ambulance 911 · Tourist police 117777
Driving side: Right
eSIM availability: Zain offers a visitor eSIM activated on arrival for compatible devices.
Cash declaration: Declare cash and bearer negotiable instruments exceeding JOD 10000 or equivalent on entry or exit.
Duty-free allowance: Personal non-commercial gifts up to JOD 200 may qualify, excluding frequent travellers. The current customs guide gives a 50% duty-and-tax exemption on the first cigarette carton bought at the border duty-free shop; confirm other allowances.
Medicines: The JFDA allows personal medicines for up to 3 months with a prescription and medical report. Separate permission for medicines subject to additional controls was not confirmed.
Overstaying: JOD 3 for each day beyond the admitted stay. Obtain an extension before the admission period expires.
Registration after arrival: For stays over 14 days, confirm registration with police or Residency and Borders within 13 days as the stricter deadline. Tourist exemptions differ between sources. Sources differ; confirm with the embassy or your airline.
Leaving the country: Settle any overstay charge and use the required passport; child exit consent may apply.