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Jordan visa — why the Jordan Pass usually beats paying JOD 40
A standard single-entry Jordan tourist visa costs JOD 40. But the official Jordan Pass at jordanpass.jo waives that visa fee and bundles entry to Petra and 40+ sites — as long as you stay at least two consecutive nights (three days) in Jordan. For most tourists that makes the Pass the cheaper, simpler route. The Pass is valid three months from purchase and expires one month after you first use it.
| who needs it | Most non-exempt tourists. Important: the Jordan Pass is NOT available to holders of Arab nationalities (with a named exception list) — those travellers pay the visa fee separately but may still buy the Pass for site entry. |
| government fee | JOD 40 — standard single-entry visa fee; the Jordan Pass waives it if you stay 2+ nights and bundles Petra + 40 sites — confirm the current Pass tier price on jordanpass.josource: Jordan Pass — official FAQ (jordanpass.jo) · verified 2026-07 |
| processing | the Jordan Pass is issued instantly onlinebuy the Pass before you fly; the standalone Ministry of Interior e-visa does not publish a fixed processing SLA · source: Jordan Pass official FAQ · verified 2026-07 |
| length of stay | The Jordan Pass waives the visa fee for stays of two or more nights; it is a single-entry waiver, valid three months from purchase and one month after activation. |
documents you will need
- Passport valid at least 6 months from arrival
- Accommodation booked for at least two consecutive nights (to qualify for the fee waiver)
- Your Jordan Pass QR code (or standalone e-visa approval), saved and printed
- A payment card for the online purchase
how the process runs
- 01Decide between the Jordan Pass (waives the visa if you stay 2+ nights) and a standalone visa
- 02Buy the Jordan Pass at the official jordanpass.jo — choose the tier by how many Petra days you want
- 03Save and print the QR code; present it at the border for the fee-waived entry
- 04Visit Petra and the covered sites within the Pass's validity (3 months, 1 month after first use)
why applications get refused
- Staying fewer than two consecutive nights — the visa-fee waiver is then void
- Holding an Arab nationality not on the exception list (Pass fee waiver not available)
- Using an expired Pass (it lapses one month after first activation)
questions we actually get
- Is the Jordan Pass worth it over the JOD 40 visa?
- For nearly every tourist visiting Petra, yes — it waives the JOD 40 visa and bundles Petra plus 40+ sites, provided you stay at least two nights. Confirm the current tier price on jordanpass.jo before buying.
- Can Arab nationals use the Jordan Pass?
- The official FAQ states the Pass is not available to holders of Arab nationalities, with a named exception list. Those travellers pay the visa fee separately but can still buy the Pass for site entries.
rules change. we verify before we act.
This guide reflects the official sources as of 2026-07 (matrix 2026.Q3). For a decision about your own case, that is not enough — talk to a licensed advisor.
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