The Jordan Tourist Visa process for Indian passport holders

1. Eligibility & Core Requirements

   • Confirmation that Indian citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Jordan; no visa-free entry.

   • Available routes: online e-visa via the Jordan Ministry of Interior portal; visa on arrival at Queen Alia International Airport and select land borders; or traditional visas issued by Jordanian embassies/consulates.

   • Passport requirements: issued within the last 10 years; valid for ≥6 months beyond planned entry; ≥2 blank pages.

   • Permitted purpose: tourism, leisure, or visiting friends/family; paid work, business activities, study, migration, or settlement are not allowed.

   • Applicants must demonstrate strong ties to India (employment, property, family), clear intent to return, good health, and no serious criminal or immigration history.

2. Document Checklist & Required Evidence

   • Original passport and photocopies of biodata page.

   • Completed and signed visa application form (e-visa or embassy/consulate version).

   • Two recent passport-size color photographs (white background, per Jordanian specs).

   • Confirmed round-trip flight bookings and proof of accommodation for the entire stay (hotel reservations or host invitation with host ID).

   • Detailed travel itinerary showing dates, destinations, and planned activities.

   • Bank statements (last 3–6 months) or equivalent financial documents proving sufficient funds.

   • Cover letter stating visit purpose, duration, funding source, and return assurance (if required).

   • For minors: birth certificate, notarized parental consent, and parents’ passport copies.

   • Travel/health insurance is strongly recommended.

   • Any additional documents specified by Jordanian authorities for special cases.

3. Permitted vs. Prohibited Activities

   • Permitted: leisure tourism, sightseeing, cultural visits, unpaid short-term events, and visiting friends/family within visa validity.

   • Prohibited: paid employment, business activities, long-term or award-bearing studies, religious residency, migration intent, overstaying, or undeclared activities.

4. Recent Policy & Process Updates (2025)

   • E-visa applications processed via the official portal; typical turnaround 3–5 business days.

   • Visa on arrival option requires pre-application or confirmation of eligibility; processing on arrival may take 2–3 hours.

   • Tourist visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended by local immigration authorities.

   • Enhanced document checks: authenticity, financial proof, accommodation, and return/onward travel.

   • Only checklist items are accepted; missing or extraneous paperwork may cause delays or refusals.

   • Embassy/consulate visas take 5–14 working days; early application is advised.

5. Application Submission Workflow

   • Apply online via the official Jordan e-visa portal or submit in person at a Jordanian embassy/consulate.

   • For visa on arrival, carry all required documents and be prepared for arrival-side checks.

   • Present originals and copies in the specified order; track application status online where available.

   • Collect the visa-stamped passport before or upon arrival; verify visa details immediately.

6. Role & Value of Professional Visa Service Providers (JKVTravel.com)

   • Pre-screen applicant eligibility and advise on the optimal visa route.

   • Provide a tailored, up-to-date document checklist; review, format, and translate paperwork to Jordanian standards.

   • Manage end-to-end application: online submissions, document gathering, appointment scheduling, and follow-up.

   • Proactively resolve document issues and assist with extensions or reapplications to minimize refusal risk and delays.

   • Streamline the process and reduce client stress while clarifying that final visa issuance and entry decisions rest solely with Jordanian authorities and cannot be guaranteed or expedited by any service.