Jordan
Jordan travel guide for Britons
UK travellers must confirm visa need, fee and permitted stay with the Jordanian authorities and UK travel advice before booking; this page states no visa rule as certain. Costs are in dinars pegged near US$1.41, so convert a daily dinar budget to pounds on the day you book.
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Key facts
- Visa routecheck
- Visa on arrival or eVisa before travel; confirm current rules and fee with the Jordanian authorities and UK travel advice
- Permitted staycheck
- Check the stay granted on entry; do not assume 30 days
- Passportcheck
- Check validity rules with the British Embassy Amman before booking
- Currency
- Jordanian dinar (JOD, JD); pegged to the US dollar at about US$1.41
- Plugs
- Types C, D, F, G and J; 230 V 50 Hz
- Tipping
- 10% service often on the bill; round up taxis, tip guides and drivers
- Emergency
- 911 for police, ambulance and fire
- Time zone
- UTC+3 all year; UK is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer
Entry rules for UK passports
The decision on whether you need a visa, and for how long you may stay, belongs to the Jordanian immigration authorities. UK travel advice and the Jordanian eVisa portal are the two places to confirm it before you book flights. This page is a dated draft and has not been field-verified.
Do not treat any route as guaranteed until you have read the current official wording, including the fee, the permitted stay and whether your passport needs a set validity beyond your return date.
If you plan to stay longer than a short tourist visit, or you are travelling for work or study, confirm the correct category with the Jordanian embassy or consulate before departure rather than changing plans at the airport.
| Question | Where to confirm | Status on this page |
|---|---|---|
| Do I need a visa or eVisa? | UK travel advice – Jordan; Jordan eVisa portal | check |
| How long can I stay? | Jordanian immigration, as granted on entry | check |
| How much does it cost? | Jordan eVisa portal | check |
| Passport validity rule | British Embassy Amman; UK travel advice | check |
Rules and fees change; confirm on the official pages before paying for flights.
British embassy and consular help
The British Embassy in Amman is the listed UK government contact for UK citizens in Jordan. Use the official organisation page for the current address, phone numbers, opening hours and the consular services it actually provides rather than a number or service list copied from a guide.
This page does not state which cases the embassy can or cannot help with. Confirm that on the official page before you rely on it, and keep the UK travel advice page for local emergency numbers.
- Check the British Embassy Amman page for the current address, phone numbers and services.
- Keep a photo of your passport and a copy of your travel insurance policy separate from the originals.
- For passport replacement, follow the embassy's instructions; do not travel to the airport without a valid document.
What a trip costs in pounds
Jordan prices are in dinars, so your pound cost moves with the exchange rate. The dinar is pegged to the US dollar at about US$1.41, which makes it steadier against the dollar than against sterling.
Budget from the dinar side: set a daily spend, then convert at the rate on the day you book. The site's cost page carries the working figures; treat any single total as a planning range, not a quote.
| Item | Currency and unit | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Currency | Jordanian dinar (JOD, JD) | confirmed on parent page |
| Peg | About US$1.41 per dinar | confirmed on parent page |
| Daily budget in GBP | Convert from JOD at the rate on your booking day | check |
| Visa or eVisa fee | Set by the Jordanian portal | check |
No GBP totals are stated here because no source in this file fixes them.
Flights from the UK
Flight times and direct routes from London, Manchester and other UK airports change by season, so check schedules with the airline or a flight-time planner rather than relying on a fixed number. Which airport you land at: check.
Jordan runs on UTC+3 all year, with no daylight saving since 2022. The UK comparison (UTC+0 in winter, UTC+1 in summer) is not confirmed in this file: check. Build the first night in Amman rather than pushing straight to Petra.
Power and plugs
Jordan uses 230 V at 50 Hz with plug types C, D, F, G and J. Whether a UK three-pin type G plug fits the sockets you meet is check: many outlets are other types, so confirm with your hotel or carry a universal adapter.
Emergency numbers
Dial 911 for police, ambulance and fire. Embassy and insurance contact details and their availability are check: confirm them on the official pages rather than relying on this page.
Questions people ask
Do Britons need a visa for Jordan?
That is decided by the Jordanian authorities, not by this page. Check the UK travel advice for Jordan and the Jordanian eVisa portal for the current visa or eVisa options, fee and permitted stay before you book.
How much does a trip to Jordan cost in GBP?
Prices are in Jordanian dinars, pegged to the US dollar at about US$1.41, so your pound total depends on the exchange rate on the day. Set a daily dinar budget and convert it; this page does not quote a GBP total.
Where is the nearest United Kingdom embassy in Jordan?
The British Embassy in Amman handles consular help for UK citizens. Use the UK government organisation page for the current address, phone numbers and hours rather than a number from a guidebook.
Can I use my UK plug in Jordan?
Jordan uses 230 V at 50 Hz with plug types C, D, F, G and J. UK type G plugs fit type G sockets, but many outlets are other types, so carry a universal adapter.
What is the time difference between the UK and Jordan?
Jordan stays on UTC+3 all year with no daylight saving since 2022. The UK is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer, so Jordan is three hours ahead in winter and two in summer.
Is Jordan safe for UK tourists?
Read the UK travel advice for Jordan before booking and again close to departure; it is the official source on local risks and areas to avoid. The site's safety page summarises the practical picture but does not replace that advice.
Verify with the official source
Draft, not field-verified
- officialUK government travel advice – Jordan
- officialJordan eVisa portal
- officialBritish Embassy Amman
Deep dive
Every source; changeable facts are marked check
Sources
- officialUK government travel advice – Jordan
- officialJordan eVisa portal
- officialBritish Embassy Amman
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