Jordan Visa for Indians 2026 — Complete Guide

Quick Answer

Indian passport holders must apply for the Jordan visa for Indians as a tourist e-visa online, before travel. The maximum stay is 1 month on a single entry, and the fee is 40 JOD. Submit the application through the Jordan Ministry of Interior E-Services Site from outside Jordan. Processing time is not stated on the official source, so apply well ahead of your departure date.

The Jordan E-Visa in Brief

The table below pulls together the key verified facts from the official government source. Use it as a quick reference before you start the application.

Every figure in this table comes from the official government source, verified on 15 October 2026. Re-check the portal close to your travel date, because fees and conditions can be updated without advance notice.

Is the E-Visa the Only Option for Indian Passport Holders?

Based on the official sources reviewed, the online e-visa is the confirmed application route for Indian passport holders travelling to Jordan. The Jordan Ministry of Interior notes that certain nationalities can apply for an e-visa directly without prior approval, but Indian nationals are not explicitly classified in the sources available.

Visa on arrival is not clearly confirmed as available to Indian nationals in the official sources. Travel forums and third-party agents sometimes claim otherwise, but those claims are not backed by the official portal. Until the Ministry of Interior explicitly lists Indian passport holders as eligible for visa on arrival, treat the pre-travel online e-visa as your only confirmed route.

This matters practically: arriving at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman without an approved e-visa — when visa on arrival may not apply to your passport — risks refusal of entry. The airport sits roughly 35 to 55 minutes south of Amman by road. Apply online before you leave India.

How to Apply for the Jordan E-Visa

The entire process is online. No embassy visit, no appointment and no biometric submission is required under this route. All steps must be completed from outside Jordan, as stated by the official Ministry of Interior source.

1. Online step 1: Open the official application. Go to the Jordan Ministry of Interior E-Services Site. Before entering any personal details, confirm you are on the correct government domain. Third-party lookalike sites are common for Jordan, and some charge significantly more than the official 40 JOD fee. A URL that does not match the official Ministry of Interior domain is a clear warning sign — close the tab and navigate directly to the government site.
2. Online step 2: Complete the form. Enter your passport details exactly as they appear on the biographical data page — full name, passport number, nationality, date of birth and passport expiry date. Select the tourist e-visa category. Any mismatch between what you type and what is printed in your passport is one of the most common reasons an application is flagged or rejected. Take your time on this step; do not rely on autofill.
3. Online step 3: Add your documents. Upload a passport or travel document valid for at least 6 months from your intended date of entry into Jordan. The portal may also ask for any other document supporting the application. Have both ready as clear, fully legible scans before you open the form — uploading mid-session can sometimes cause timeouts on government portals.
4. Step 4: Pay the fee. The fee is 40 JOD, charged in Jordanian dinar on the official portal. Pay only through the official portal. Do not transfer money to a third-party agent or pay through an unofficial site. Keep a screenshot or PDF of the payment confirmation — you may need it for any query about your application status later.
5. Step 5: Submit and track. Submit the completed form and note any reference number or tracking detail the portal provides. Since no processing time is stated on the official source, do not plan around a same-day or 72-hour decision. Travellers booking non-refundable flights or hotels should apply early enough that a delay will not create problems. Check the portal periodically for a status update rather than waiting for an email that may go to spam.
6. Step 6: Receive and keep the approval. Once the e-visa is approved, save a digital copy and print at least one hard copy. Present both your passport and the printed e-visa at the port of entry. Immigration officers at Queen Alia International Airport may ask to see the approval document alongside your passport biographical page. Keep the document accessible throughout your trip, not just at the airport.

The Upload Checklist for Jordan

The official source lists two document requirements for the Jordan tourist e-visa. Prepare both before you open the application form, so the upload step does not slow you down.

The official source does not specify file formats, file sizes or photograph dimensions for uploads. Check the portal's own upload instructions at the time of application, as these technical requirements can be updated independently of the visa rules. As a general precaution, scan documents in colour at a resolution that makes all text clearly readable. A blurred or cropped scan is one of the most common reasons an application stalls.

Indian travellers sometimes ask whether a return ticket or hotel booking needs to be uploaded. The official source does not list these as required documents for the Jordan tourist e-visa. That said, immigration officers at the port of entry may ask to see onward travel details, so carry those separately in your travel folder.

Jordan E-Visa Fee and Timing

The Jordan tourist e-visa fee is 40 JOD in 2026, according to the official government source. The fee is charged in Jordanian dinar on the official portal. No rupee equivalent is provided here because exchange rates move daily — check the rate at the time of payment through your bank or a reliable currency converter.

Processing time is not stated in the official sources. This is an important gap for Indian travellers who tend to plan trips tightly around school holidays, long weekends or festival breaks. Do not assume a 24-hour or 72-hour turnaround. Travellers going during busy periods — Eid, Diwali week or summer school holidays — should apply earlier than usual, since government portal volumes can affect response times even when no official processing window is published.

A separate departure levy of 10 JOD is stated for border crossings. This is not included in the visa fee and is not collected at the time of application. The levy is payable when you leave Jordan. Planning to exit by land — for example, crossing into Israel or Saudi Arabia — means keeping Jordanian dinar available specifically for this charge. Confirm the current amount at the crossing point, as figures can be updated.

For overall trip budgeting, a Jordan trip from India typically starts from around INR 60,000 per person including flights and hotels, with the final cost depending on your choice of accommodation, season and activities — confirm current prices at booking. The visa fee of 40 JOD sits on top of that.

Why E-Visa Applications Go Wrong

Most rejections and delays come down to avoidable errors. These are the most common problems seen with online visa applications for Jordan, based on the official guidance and the nature of the e-visa process.

• Mismatched passport details. Any difference between what you type and what is printed in your passport — a transposed letter in your name, a wrong expiry date, a missing middle name that appears in the passport — can cause the application to be rejected or flagged for manual review. Copy every field character by character from the biographical data page. Do not rely on memory or autofill.
• Unreadable scans. A blurred, cropped or low-contrast scan means the reviewing officer cannot verify your passport number or photograph. Scan in good light, check the preview before uploading and make sure all four corners of the passport page are visible. Phone scanning works well on a flat surface with no shadows across the page.
• Wrong visa type. The portal lists multiple visa categories. Select the tourist e-visa specifically. Applying under the wrong category — for example, a business or transit category — can result in a rejection even when every other detail is correct. Read the category descriptions carefully before selecting.
• Applying from inside Jordan. The official source is explicit: the application must be submitted from outside Jordan. Attempting to apply after arrival is not the correct process for this route. Anyone already in Jordan who needs to regularise their stay should refer to the extension process described below.
• Using unofficial lookalike sites. Several third-party sites mimic the appearance of official visa portals and charge significantly more than 40 JOD. Some add service fees that are not disclosed upfront. Always verify the domain before entering passport details or making a payment. Navigate to the Jordan Ministry of Interior website directly rather than clicking a sponsored search result.

Extending Your Stay in Jordan

An extension of the Jordan tourist e-visa can be obtained at the nearest police station, according to the Jordan Tourism Board source. The e-visa itself allows a maximum stay of 1 month on a single entry. Plans sometimes change — a delayed flight, an extra leg to Wadi Rum or the Dead Sea, or simply more time needed in Petra — and in those cases a police station visit is required before the permitted stay expires.

Do not leave the extension request to the final day of your permitted stay. Go at least a few days before expiry, with your passport and e-visa approval document in hand. The police station process is not described in detail in the official sources, so ask your accommodation for the nearest station and any local guidance on what to bring. Extension rules can change, so confirm the current process locally once you arrive rather than relying on information gathered before travel.

Most Indian travellers covering Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea in the typical 4 to 6 nights will be well within the 1-month limit and will not need an extension at all.

Transit and Layover Rules for Jordan

Transit rules for Indian passport holders passing through Jordan to connect to another destination are not clearly stated in the official sources reviewed. Check with your airline and the Jordan Ministry of Interior E-Services Site before you travel. Do not assume a transit exemption applies to Indian nationals without confirming it officially — the consequences of getting this wrong at the airport are significant.

A departure levy of 10 JOD is stated for border crossings, separate from the visa fee. This applies when leaving Jordan by any route. Exiting by land — for example, crossing into Israel at the King Hussein Bridge or into Saudi Arabia — means setting aside Jordanian dinar specifically for this levy. The levy is not collected through the e-visa portal; it is paid at the point of departure. Confirm the current amount at the crossing, as the figure can be revised.

Insurance for the Jordan E-Visa

The official sources do not clearly state whether travel insurance is required or recommended for the Jordan tourist e-visa. The key documents listed are a valid passport and any other supporting document the portal requests at the time of application. Insurance is not named as a mandatory upload in the official source.

Check the official portal for the current requirement before you submit, since document requirements can be updated independently of the visa fee or stay rules. Given that the official position is unclear, carrying a travel insurance policy is a sensible precaution — particularly for a trip that may include activities in Wadi Rum or time at the Dead Sea.

Where to Apply and Verify

Apply only through the Jordan Ministry of Interior E-Services Site — that is the official portal named by the Ministry of Interior for e-visa applications. No VFS Global centre, BLS International centre or embassy appointment is part of this process, as those channels are not mentioned in the official sources for this route.

The visa facts on this page were verified on 15 October 2026. Fees, stay limits and entry conditions can change, so re-check the portal close to your travel date to confirm nothing has been updated. A discrepancy between what is written here and what the portal currently states means the portal takes precedence.

For help timing your Jordan visa application around flights, a Petra and Wadi Rum itinerary, or a Dead Sea stay, Tripstor can put together a trip plan that fits your dates and budget.