Complete Guide to Jordan: Visa, Travel, Investment & Important Facts
Discover the Complete Guide to Jordan: Visa, Travel, Investment & Important Facts – the Hashemite Kingdom where rose-red Petra glows at sunrise, Wadi Rum’s Martian dunes stretch endlessly, and the Dead Sea lets you float between continents. Buy the Jordan Pass (visa waiver + 40 attractions) or get visa-on-arrival for 100+ nationalities, dive into Amman’s Roman ruins, camp under Bedouin stars, and invest in tourism, ICT, and solar projects amid 3.8% GDP growth in 2025 under His Majesty King Abdullah II and Prime Minister Jafar Hassan. This exhaustive 2025 guide blends Nabataean wonders with real data—like 5.3 million tourists in 2024—for seamless Jordan travel and ventures.
Introduction to Jordan: Rose-Red Wonders
At 89,342 km² with 11.3 million people, Jordan bridges ancient trade routes and modern stability. In this Complete Guide to Jordan: Visa, Travel, Investment & Important Facts, enjoy visa-on-arrival or the unbeatable Jordan Pass, welcoming 5.3 million tourists in 2024 (+12%). Tourism 14% of GDP; $52 billion economy grows 3.8% in 2025 via renewables and ICT. Travelers cherish qualitative Petra by night, quantitative metrics show 99% mobile coverage and 98% literacy.
Jordan Independence Date: May 25, 1946
Ended British mandate; proclaimed by King Abdullah I. Celebrated with parades and fireworks across the Kingdom.
How to Get Jordan Visa & Jordan Pass (2025)
Visa-on-arrival (JOD 40) at airports & most borders for 100+ nationalities (EU, US, Canada, UK, Australia, etc.). Buy Jordan Pass online before arrival to waive visa fee + free entry to Petra (1–3 days) and 40 sites.
- Jordan Wanderer (1-day Petra): JOD 70
- Jordan Explorer (2-day Petra): JOD 75
- Jordan Adventurer (3-day Petra): JOD 80 – best value
- Must stay 3+ nights for visa waiver
- Free visa if flying into Aqaba (King Hussein Airport)
Top Places to Visit in Jordan
Wadi Rum – Valley of the Moon
- Petra: UNESCO Wonder, Treasury, Monastery, Petra by Night
- Wadi Rum: Red dunes, Bedouin camps, jeep & camel tours
- Dead Sea: Lowest point on earth, luxury resorts
- Aqaba: Red Sea diving & snorkeling
- Jerash: Best-preserved Roman city outside Italy
- Amman: Citadel, Roman Theatre, Rainbow Street
- Madaba & Mount Nebo: Mosaic Map & Moses viewpoint
- Dana Biosphere Reserve: Hiking & eco-lodges
- Wadi Mujib: Canyon siq trail & waterfalls
- Ajloun Castle & Forest Reserve
How to Invest in Jordan 2025
100% foreign ownership in most sectors. Aqaba Special Economic Zone (0–5% tax). FDI $1.1B in 2024.
- Tourism & Hospitality (new resorts in Dead Sea, Aqaba)
- ICT & Start-ups (Amman tech hub)
- Renewable Energy (50% solar/wind by 2030)
- Logistics (Aqaba port expansion)
- Medical Tourism (Dead Sea clinics)
Jordan Economic Snapshot 2025
| Metric | 2025 |
|---|---|
| GDP | $56B |
| Growth | 3.8% |
| Tourists | 6.5M projected |
| Unemployment | 17% |
| Inflation | 2.5% |
How to Buy SIM Card in Jordan
Zain, Orange, Umniah at Queen Alia Airport or city shops (JOD 5–15, 10–50GB). Passport required. eSIM via Airalo.
Leadership in Jordan
His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein (since 1999)
Prime Minister: Dr. Jafar Hassan (since September 2024)
Jordan Travel Tips & Safety 2025
- Extremely safe – one of the safest in Middle East
- Dress modestly outside resorts (especially religious sites)
- Ramadan 2025: Feb 28 – Mar 30 (restaurants closed daytime)
- Currency: Jordanian Dinar (JOD) – fixed to USD
- Transport: Careem/Uber in Amman, JETT buses, private drivers
- Tip: 10% in restaurants, JOD 5–10/day for drivers/guides
Jordanian Cuisine
Mansaf (national dish), falafel, kunafa, maqluba, Arabic coffee with cardamom.
Plan Your Jordan Adventure
This Complete Guide to Jordan: Visa, Travel, Investment & Important Facts – from Jordan Pass savings to Petra sunrise – equips you for the trip of a lifetime. KiliFlying Air connects via Cairo, Dubai, Istanbul, Addis Ababa.
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