Immigration

Upon arrival, students who did not apply for tourist visas before leaving their country will have to purchase an (automatic) tourist visa, which requires queuing in the line for non-Jordanians and paying JD40 (about $60 USD). If you would like to pay in JD, make sure to go to the currency exchange counter or ATM first. You can also pay with a debit or credit card. After you purchase the visa, you will get your passport stamped before collecting your luggage. This visa needs to be extended within the first 14 days of your stay. Program staff will help you with the visa renewal. There is an overstay fine of 200 JD, if you go to the police station after the first 14 days, following 3 JOD per day . Getting a multi-entry visa makes sense (financially) if you intend to leave Jordan more than twice during the semester. The Jordan Pass is no option for those coming for longer than a month.

A departure tax of 10 JDs ($14) is paid at any border crossing except the airports.