Jordan visa options for India passport holders

Visa types & longer-stay routes for Jordan

Rules are written for non-Jordanian foreign nationals; the entry mechanism (e-visa vs. visa-on-arrival vs. embassy) and whether a visa is needed at all vary by nationality (GCC nationals and several Arab states are visa-exempt), so verify your specific passport. Since January 2026 the standard tourist stay on entry is 90 days for non-work entries.

• Most nomadsTourist

  Tourist e-Visa / Visa on Arrival

  Since 8 January 2026, all non-work entries (e-Visa or visa on arrival) automatically receive a 90-day (three-month) stay; the previous 30-day default no longer applies for these entries. Further extension may be possible via police/PSDSS offices. Verify for your nationality and entry point.

  Insurance

  Recommended. Not a stated entry condition, but private travel/medical cover is strongly advised — Jordan provides no reciprocal public healthcare for visitors.

  Good for

  Leisure travellers and short-term visitors; also the de-facto route for remote workers since Jordan has no dedicated digital-nomad visa.

  Requirement

  Passport valid 6+ months and an e-Visa via the official MOI portal (eservices.moi.gov.jo) or a paid visa on arrival (~40 JOD). The Jordan Pass (~JOD 70-80) waives the visa fee for a minimum 3-night stay. Some nationalities are visa-exempt (e.g. GCC states, some Arab countries); others need prior approval or must apply via an embassy.

• Business

  Business Visit Visa

  Falls under the standard visit framework, so non-work entries now generally receive up to 90 days (verify); does not authorise employment.

  Insurance

  Required. Private travel/medical insurance advised; not stated as mandatory for entry.

  Good for

  Foreign nationals attending meetings, conferences or negotiations short-term, without taking up local employment.

  Requirement

  Same entry mechanism as the visitor visa (e-Visa / visa on arrival / embassy depending on nationality); activity must be non-employment business only. Actually working in Jordan requires a work permit (longer-term business setup is handled via the Jordan Investment Commission / Ministry of Interior).

• Work

  Work Permit + Residency (Iqama)

  Residency/work permit typically issued for 1 year and renewed annually; longer multi-year permits exist for some categories. Paired with an annually renewable residency permit (Iqama).

  Insurance

  Required(in practice). Proof of private health insurance is expected as part of the work-permit / residency process, and a medical test (e.g. blood/HIV test, fees vary roughly 30-100 JOD; ~85 JOD cited for some work permits) is required for the Iqama.

  Good for

  Foreign nationals taking up employment in Jordan; the process is employer-sponsored.

  Requirement

  Employer files for a work permit with the Ministry of Labour (work-permit fee around JOD 300 for most non-Jordanian workers); the worker then obtains a residency permit (Iqama) from the Ministry of Interior. A residency permit alone does not grant the right to work.

• Study

  Student Residency (Iqama)

  1-year student residency permit (Iqama), renewable while enrolment continues.

  Insurance

  Required. Non-Jordanian residents are not eligible for public health cover and must hold private health insurance, plus complete a medical test for the Iqama.

  Good for

  Foreign nationals enrolled at a recognised Jordanian university or educational institution.

  Requirement

  Acceptance/enrolment letter from a recognised Jordanian institution, passport valid 6+ months, financial proof and academic documents; residency processed (often via the university) with the Ministry of Interior.

• Residence

  Investor / Real-Estate Residency

  Renewable 5-year residency for qualifying real-estate investment; maintained through continued ownership (no minimum physical-stay requirement reported).

  Insurance

  Required(in practice). Private health insurance is expected for residency holders, as residents cannot use public health cover; confirm current requirement.

  Good for

  Foreign nationals investing in qualifying Jordanian property who want longer-term residency.

  Requirement

  Real-estate investment valued at JOD 200,000+ (as assessed by the Department of Lands and Survey), held for at least 5 years with an independent residential title deed. A major reform on 2 July 2025 eliminated passive-investment pathways and separated real-estate residency from citizenship — this route no longer leads to citizenship; the JOD 10,000 deposit for long-resident property owners was abolished in Feb 2025. Verify current thresholds with the Ministry of Interior.

• Residence

  Retirement / Self-Sufficiency Residency

  Renewable residency permit (Iqama); typically issued for 1 year and renewed — verify term.

  Insurance

  Required(in practice). Private health insurance expected as part of residency, since residents are not covered by public healthcare; confirm current requirement.

  Good for

  Older foreign nationals (reported 50+) with stable income or savings who do not intend to work in Jordan.

  Requirement

  Proof of stable, sufficient income or savings (a monthly income figure around JOD 2,500 is reported by secondary sources — treat as approximate). Deposit rules for five-year residency were eased in 2025 (non-property-owner deposit reduced from JOD 20,000 to JOD 10,000). Confirm current income/deposit figures with the Ministry of Interior.

• Transit

  Transit Visa

  Up to approximately 72 hours.

  Insurance

  Recommended. Short-term travel cover advised; not a stated requirement.

  Good for

  Travellers of certain nationalities passing through Jordan en route to a third country who must leave the airside transit zone.

  Requirement

  Confirmed onward ticket and passport valid 6+ months. Required only for certain nationalities and only if leaving the airside transit area (e.g. to re-check baggage on separate tickets); airside transit without crossing immigration is exempt, and many nationalities can instead obtain a visa on arrival.

This is general guidance for non-Jordanian travellers, not immigration or legal advice. Visa need, entry mechanism and fees vary by nationality and entry point; thresholds for investor and retirement residency were reformed in 2025. Always confirm current rules with the Jordanian Ministry of Interior, the official e-visa portal, or a Jordanian embassy before travelling. Last checked: 2026-06.

Last verified June 2026

India → Jordan: frequently asked

Do India passport holders need a visa to visit Jordan?

Visa on arrival. Get the visa at the border on entry. Always confirm with the official source before booking.

Can a India passport holder live or work long-term in Jordan?

Yes, via a long-stay visa. Jordan has 7 documented visa types covering work, study, residence and — where it exists — digital-nomad routes.

Do I need travel insurance for Jordan?

Entry to Jordan never includes health cover, so travel medical insurance is strongly recommended. Several Jordan visas also require proof of insurance before they're granted.