Current travel advisories for Jordan
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Last Update: Tuesday, 13. August 2024 at 08:21
Please reconsider your need to travel to Jordan.
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Current situation : 3.2 / 5
Jordan is a country in Asia (Western Asia) with around 7 million citizens and a land mass of 92,300 km². We detected travel advisories from 6 sources for this country.
Bordering countries: 4.2 / 5
Jordan shares land borders with 5 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 4.2 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Syria (5.0), Iraq (4.8), Israel (4.2), Palestinian Territory with (4.0) and Saudi Arabia with (3.2 of 5). See danger map of the region.
Current informationen on Covid-19
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control currently reports of no cases of COVID-19 (infection with SARS-CoV-2 or Coronavirus).
Source: www.ecdc.europa.eu
Single advisories / travel warnings
New Zealand government
Quelle: https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/jordan
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Do not travel within 5km of the borders with Syria and Iraq, with the exception of the tourist site Umm Qais, due to military activity and the uncertain security situation. Jordanian authorities have increased security along the border with Syria and military activity has resulted in fatalities and injuries. (Level 4 of 4).
Danger level: 5
Do not travel / Extreme Risk.
US American government
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.
Exercise increased caution in Jordan due to terrorism. Some areas have increased risk.
Do not travel to:
Within 3.5 km of the Jordanian border with Syria and east of the town of Ruwayshid in the direction of the border with Iraq due to terrorism and armed conflict.
Designated Syrian refugee camps in Jordan due to Government of Jordan restrictions on entry into these camps.
Zarqa, Rusayfah, and the Baqa’a neighborhood of Ayn Basha due to terrorism and crime.
Reconsider travel to:
Ma’an City and some areas of Ma’an Governorate due to terrorism and crime.
Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue to plot possible attacks in Jordan. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Jordan.
Danger level: 2
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Canadian government
Quelle: https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/jordan
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
The Canadian goverment suggests: Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Danger level: 2
Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
Finnish government
Quelle: https://um.fi/resemeddelande/-/c/JO
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Iaktta särskild försiktighet - Jordaniens säkerhetsläge är relativt stabilt, men kan förändras plötsligt. Den spända relationen mellan Israel och Iran kan öka säkerhetsriskerna i stora delar av Mellanöstern.
Konflikterna i Syrien och Irak har påverkat säkerhetsläget i Jordanien. Oroligheterna på Västbanken och i Gaza reflekteras också ofta i Jordanien. Följ nyhetsrapporteringen noga. Resenärer utsätts inte för några särskilda risker. Det finns extremiströrelser i landet som kan försöka utföra attacker mot turistmål. Undvik stora folksamlingar.
Danger level: 3
Travel with higher caution..
If there is more than one advisory/message of a single government for a given country, it indicates regional differences in means of security for your personal health and well-being. Single messages can indicate specific regions to be safer or less safe as mentioned in the main advisory. In these cases it's advisable to consult your own governments information. Additional Disclaimer: Since the evaluation is an automated process, it can only provide first steps for your own research. Please make sure to consult the sources.
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Country information
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Basic facts
- Citizens
- around 7 million
- Covering landmass
- 92,300 km²
- Electricity
- 230V - 50Hz
- Currency
- Dinar (JOD)
- ISO 2-Letter Code
- JO
- Phone prefix
- +962
- Top Level Domain
- .jo
- Mobile frequencies (MHz)
- 900/1800
Airports in Jordan (extern)
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Frequently asked questions
This section gives some brief answers to common questions regarding travel safety in Jordan.
Is Jordan safe to travel in 2020?
We see a slighty raised risk with traveling to Jordan. The risk index is at 3.2 (out of 5). We recommend you check the single sources.
How many countries have issued advisories for Jordan?
We currently know of 6 countries having issued advisories for Jordan.
What countries does Jordan share land borders with?
Jordan shares land borders with 5 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 4.2 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Syria (5.0), Iraq (4.8), Israel (4.2), Palestinian Territory with (4.0) and Saudi Arabia with (3.2 of 5). See danger map of the region.