Jordan Travel Advice
Make sure you are up-to-date with the pre-departure essentials before your trip to Jordan.
Passport & Visas
All visitors to Jordan are required to have a visa. If you are a citizen of the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the EU, or South Africa, you may acquire a single-entry visa upon your arrival in Jordan for 40 JOD. Check with official websites for Jordan travel advice to see whether you are eligible for this visa.
The Jordan Pass is an excellent choice for travelers, which includes a visa fee waiver and covers the entrance fees for more than 40 touristic sites including Petra. If you purchase the Jordan Explorer package, you can visit Petra more than once.
Your passport needs to be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival in Jordan, and you should carry your passport or travel document with you at all times.
Check with your embassy or your official government website for regulations. Bear in mind that the Jordan travel advice is for guidance only. You are advised to check the details as it is your responsibility to have all the official documents ready before traveling.
You can consult the latest travel advice from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. We recommend all travelers to check their Government National Travel Advisory prior to their departure: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, USA
Travel Insurance
You need to have valid and adequate travel insurance before your tour with Travel Talk begins. It is your responsibility to have your insurance ready, but we are more than happy to provide you with guidance in the process. You can visit our travel insurance page for more details. For now, here is some Turkey travel advice that you need to keep in mind when choosing the right plan.
When to Go
High Season
The best time to visit Jordan is in spring when the summer heat is way ahead and the landscapes are breathing life with the changing season. Temperatures are between 20 and 30°C, and the weather is clean of desert sand after the winter rains. Visit Jordan from March to June for the ultimate photographic experience. It is also a wonderful time for the country’s heart-stopping adventure activities like camel rides in the desert of Wadi Rum. Keep in mind that spring is the busiest season in Jordan, but tackling the crowds is easy in the touristic hotspots.
Shoulder Season
If it is the combination of perfect weather and few crowds that you seek, fall is the best time to visit Jordan. It is the shoulder season when the summer crowds are largely dispersed. The best places to visit in Jordan see some peace and quiet, and so will you if you come from September to November. Temperatures stay at comfortable degrees until December.
Useful Tips for Jordan
Money Matters
The currency in Jordan is the Jordanian Dinar (JOD). We recommend that you wait until you go to the city center to change your money.
The Food Scene
Falafel, hummus, and other iconic Middle Eastern delicacies are Jordan’s star dishes to try.
Tap water is generally safe to drink. For short trips, we recommend bottled water.
Don’t forget to break the routine and try Jordan’s creative food stalls for your meals.
Solo Travel
Are you traveling alone? You can stay in a single room if your tour has the single supplement option.
You can also be roomed with a solo traveler of the same gender.
Sadly, displays of affection by heterosexuals and LGBTQ+ couples are frowned upon in Jordan.
Adventure Essentials
Check the adventure activities included in your tour for what to pack.
We recommend bringing a swimsuit and towel for the Dead Sea, a headscarf, and trekking shoes for the desert for all Jordan tours.
Traveling During Ramadan
Ramadan is the Islamic holy month, during which Muslims fast from dawn until sunset. It is widely celebrated in Turkey.
Ramadan dates change every year. Please check the dates before you plan a trip.
You can trust your tour leader to arrange your meals during the holy month.