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Avoid non-essential travel

Avoid non-essential travel to Jordan due to the risk of falling military debris from intercepted projectiles, airspace closure, and renewed regional tensions. The security situation could deteriorate further without notice. Shelter in place if instructed to by local authorities.

Commercial flights remain available
however, they may become limited on short notice

You should consider leaving Jordan while commercial options remain available. Sign up with the Registration of Canadians Abroad service to receive important additional information, specific to your location, about the ongoing situation and any available departure options.

FCDO advises against all travel; FCDO advises against all but essential travel

Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Jordan-Syria border. FCDO advises against all travel to within 3km of the border with Syria. FCDO advises against all but essential travel to all other areas of Jordan.

Reconsider travel

Reconsider travel due to terrorism and armed conflict.

Do not travel to:

Mansheyat al Ghayyath, Ruwayshid, and the border with Syria and Iraq due to the risk of terrorism and unrest
Designated Syrian refugee camps in Jordan due to Government of Jordan’s restrictions on entry into these camps
Rusayfah city due to the risk of terrorism and crime
The Baqa’a neighborhood of Ayn Basha due to risk of terrorism and crime

Reconsider travel to:

Ma’an city and designated areas of Ma’an Governorate due to the risk of terrorism and crime
Zarqa city due to the risk of terrorism and crime

On March 2, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and their family members to leave Jordan due to safety risks. Armed Conflict Following the onset of hostilities between the United States and Iran on February 28, there has been an ongoing threat of drone and missile attacks from Iran and significant disruptions to commercial flights. Terrorism There is a risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Jordan. Visit the U.S. Department of State’s country reports on terrorism to learn more.

Terrorists may attack without warning, including such targets as:

Tourist locations
Transportation hubs
Markets and shopping malls
Local government buildings

Jordan is relatively stable but due to high tensions in the region, the security environment remains complex and can change quickly. Aviation Safety The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an ongoing Special Federal Aviation Regulation and Notice to Airmen (NOTAM). This is due to risks to civil aviation operating within or nearby Yemen. For more information Americans should consult the Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices.

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