Travel requirements for Jordan
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting Jordan — passport and visa rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Entry requirements for Jordan
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you arrive.
Visas
British passport holders normally need a visa to enter.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice — Jordan. Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to Jordan
Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.
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2 weeks before travelHepatitis A Recommended
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Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended
Booster recommended if last dose was more than 10 years ago.
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3 weeks before travelHepatitis B Consider
Recommended for those with sexual risk, healthcare workers, and long-stay travellers.
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4 weeks before travelRabies (Pre-exposure) Consider
Pre-exposure for laboratory and animal workers, those in limited medical access areas, and long-stay travellers (1+ month).
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2 weeks before travelTyphoid Consider
Consider for those visiting friends/relatives, frequent or long-stay travellers, and laboratory personnel.
Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro — Jordan.
Driving in Jordan
To drive in Jordan with a UK driving licence, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) under the 1949 Geneva Convention.
IDPs are issued by PayPoint (no longer the Post Office) — find an issuing store.
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