How Indian passport holders get a visa for Jordan: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: eVisa — apply online before travel
- Government fee: Single-entry eVisa: JOD 40 (~₹4,800 / ~$56). Double-entry: JOD 60. Multiple-entry: JOD 120. Jordan Pass (which waives the visa fee for stays of 3+ nights) is NOT available for Indian passport holders.
- Processing time: Typically 1–3 working days
- Maximum stay: Up to 30 days on a single-entry tourist visa; extendable through local police for longer stays
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 68/100
Documents you'll need
- Indian passport valid at least 6 months with 2 blank pages
- Recent passport-size colour photo
- Confirmed hotel reservation in Jordan
- Confirmed return / onward flight ticket
- Bank statement / proof of sufficient funds
- Travel itinerary
- Credit / debit card for online payment
How & where to apply
Apply online at the Jordan Ministry of Interior eServices portal. Indian passport holders are NOT eligible for the Jordan Pass scheme that other nationalities use to waive the visa fee. Jordan MOI eVisa portal (official)
Transit & connections
Visa-free transit is allowed for airside connections under 24 hours. A transit visa is required if you leave the airport.
How Jordan compares in the Gulf & Middle East
With an ease score of 68/100 this is a moderate-effort application for Indians — start early and follow the document checklist exactly. Jordan uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | eVisa — apply online before travel | Single-entry eVisa: JOD 40 (~₹4,800 / ~$56). Double-entry: JOD 60. Multiple-entry: JOD 120. Jordan Pass (which waives the visa fee for stays of 3+ nights) is NOT available for Indian passport holders. | Typically 1–3 working days |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | Free visa on arrival — pre-book hotel via Discover Qatar | Visa on arrival is free. (The Hayya e-visa alternative costs QAR 100.) Note: the Discover Qatar hotel booking is a paid commercial cost, not a government fee. | Visa on arrival is issued immediately at the immigration counter |
| 🇦🇪 UAE (Dubai) | eVisa — pre-arranged before travel | From about AED 250 (varies by visa duration & type). Visa on arrival for the special category below is AED 253. Airline / VFS service fees are extra — confirm exact pricing on the official portal. | Pre-arranged eVisa: usually 3–5 working days. Visa on arrival (eligible category): up to 48 hours |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | eVisa — Royal Oman Police portal | 10-day single entry (26E): OMR 5 (~₹1,100 / ~$13). 30-day single entry (26N/26M): OMR 20 (~₹4,300 / ~$52). 1-year multi-entry (36M, 30 days per visit): OMR 50 (~₹10,800 / ~$130). Fees are non-refundable. | Usually 1–3 working days; can be faster |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | eVisa — apply online before travel | 2-week single-entry visit eVisa: around BHD 9 (~₹2,000 / ~$24). Service fees may apply. Visa on arrival (eligible category): from BHD 5. | eVisa: usually 3–5 working days. Visa on arrival: issued immediately at Bahrain International Airport |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | Sticker visa via VFS — eVisa / VOA only with US, UK or Schengen visa | Sticker tourist visa via VFS: approximately SAR 480 total including visa fee + mandatory medical insurance + VAT (~₹10,500 / ~$128). eVisa (only if holding US/UK/Schengen visa): similar ~SAR 480 total. Plus VFS service charges. Umrah package costs are separate. | Sticker visa via VFS: typically 5–10 working days. eVisa (eligible holders): 24–48 hours. Visa on arrival (eligible holders): issued at the airport. |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | eVisa — limited eligibility, often via sponsor | eVisa fee around KWD 3 (~₹860 / ~$10) where eligible. In practice most Indian tourists apply through a sponsor or relative in Kuwait, which adds service/sponsorship fees. No visa on arrival for ordinary Indian passport holders. | Around 1–3 working days where eligible; sponsor-based applications can take longer |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
Indians are excluded from the Jordan Pass (which combines the visa fee + Petra entry) — confirmed by the Jordan Pass operator. Apply via the official MOI portal only. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://www.visitjordan.gov.jo/
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Jordan?
eVisa — apply online before travel. Indians are excluded from the Jordan Pass (which combines the visa fee + Petra entry) — confirmed by the Jordan Pass operator. Apply via the official MOI portal only.
What documents do Indians need for a Jordan visa?
Indian passport valid at least 6 months with 2 blank pages; Recent passport-size colour photo; Confirmed hotel reservation in Jordan; Confirmed return / onward flight ticket; Bank statement / proof of sufficient funds; Travel itinerary; Credit / debit card for online payment
How long does a Jordan visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: Typically 1–3 working days. Government fee: Single-entry eVisa: JOD 40 (~₹4,800 / ~$56). Double-entry: JOD 60. Multiple-entry: JOD 120. Jordan Pass (which waives the visa fee for stays of 3+ nights) is NOT available for Indian passport holders.. Maximum stay: Up to 30 days on a single-entry tourist visa; extendable through local police for longer stays.
How do Indians apply for a Jordan visa?
Apply online at the Jordan Ministry of Interior eServices portal. Indian passport holders are NOT eligible for the Jordan Pass scheme that other nationalities use to waive the visa fee. Official source: https://www.visitjordan.gov.jo/
Is a Jordan visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 68/100 this is a moderate-effort application for Indians — start early and follow the document checklist exactly. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Jordan visa online or on arrival?
Jordan uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
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