Jordan

 

Travel information for Jordan

Country facts

Official name

Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Capital city

Amman

Population

6,198,677

Time Zone

UTC +2

Phone Code

+962

Electrical

230V, 50 Frequency D, F, G & J plugs

Language

Arabic (official), English widely understood among upper and middle classes.

Religion

Sunni Muslim 92%, Christian 6% (majority Greek Orthodox, but some Greek and Roman Catholics, Syrian Orthodox, Coptic Orthodox, Armenian Orthodox and Protestant denominations), other 2% (several small Shia Muslim and Druze populations).

Weather

Mostly arid desert, rainy season in west (November to April)

Geography

Located in the Middle East, northwest of Saudi Arabia
Total 93,300 sq km
Land 91,971 sq km
Water 329 sq km
Slightly smaller than Indiana
Coastline - 26km

Visa information

Visa Requirements for Tourists

The following information on entry and exit requirements has been confirmed with the Jordanian authorities. However, these requirements are subject to change at any time. It is the traveller’s responsibility to check with the Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and its consulates for up-to-date information.

A valid Canadian passport is required for Canadians intending to visit Jordan. The passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your departure from the country. Canadians must also be in possession of a visa, which can be obtained on arrival at any border crossing or airport or from any Jordanian diplomatic mission for a fee. The Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in Ottawa issues single and multiple entry visas, but border points and airports only issue single entry visas.

Health information

Health Requirements for Tourists

Health requirements can change at any time The Public Health Agency of Canada strongly recommends that your travel plans include contacting a travel medicine clinic or physician six to eight weeks before departure. Based on your individual risk assessment, a health care professional can determine your need for immunizations and/or preventive medication and advise you on precautions to avoid disease. Travelers are reminded to ensure that their routine (childhood)immunizations (e.g., tetanus, diphtheria, polio, and measles) are up to date. 

Proof of yellow fever vaccination may be required if arriving from an affected country. At present, medical exams are required to obtain a residency permit, including mandatory testing of BCG, HIV and Hepatitis C.

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