Travelers arriving into Jordan no longer have to quarantine for seven days

Travelers heading to Jordan should note that it has revised its entry requirements for incoming travelers. Passengers arriving into the country no longer have to quarantine for seven days, but there are still regulations in place.

The country closed its borders and international airports in March 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic struck. It reopened its borders to visitors from selected countries on 5 August, emerging from one of the strictest lockdowns in the Middle East. Tourism is very important to the country as it makes up nearly 15% of Jordan’s GDP, employing about 100,000 people. The country welcomed 5.3m visitors in 2019, which was a record high.

Under the new rules, travelers have to produce proof of a valid negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure, and passengers above five years of age have to undergo another mandatory PCR test upon arrival in Jordan. This test is at passengers’ own expense and costs JD28 ($40), and the fee is currently collected by the airline upon checking in at the passengers' point of departure.

Petra is one of the world's most treasured Unesco Heritage Sites © marmat1711/Budget Travel

The country has delighted visitors for centuries with friendly towns and desert landscapes, and the ancient city of Petra is the jewel in its crown.