Jordan
Jordan’s highlands, deserts, and ancient cities offer a Levantine blend of tradition and cosmopolitan life.
Overview
Arabic and English are widely spoken across Amman’s urban sprawl, Aqaba’s Red Sea gateway, and towns along the Dead Sea basin. Jordan’s geography moves from arid wilderness to fertile plateaus, with a cultural rhythm influenced by deep regional roots and a history of migration.
At a glance
Languages
- Arabic(Official)
- Armenian(Recognized)
- Chechen(Recognized)
Population10,428,241
CurrencyJordanian Dinar (JOD)
1 JOD = 1.4104 USD
1 USD = 0.7090 JOD
Popular places
Jordan
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially much less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerWeaker local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
Quality of Life IndexStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
Healthcare IndexGenerally favorableSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
Crime IndexLowSource category: Crime | 2026 | Crime index (100 = highest crime)
Safety IndexGenerally favorableSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
Pollution IndexElevatedSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
Traffic IndexHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Entry requirements
Visa and residency reference data is available for Temporary Residence, Short-Stay Visa, Family Reunification, and 9 more.
Temporary Residence
- Annual Residence for Five Years
Jordan Ministry of Interior e-services list an Annual Residence for Five Years transaction. The fetched source does not publish eligibility or renewal detail beyond the five-year route label.
- 5 years
Short-Stay Visa
- Double Entry Visa
Jordan double-entry visa route for a period not exceeding three months. The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities source publishes a 60 JOD fee.
- 3 months
- No work rights
- Multiple Entry Visa
Jordan multiple-entry visa route for a period not exceeding six months. The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities source publishes a 120 JOD fee.
- 6 months
- No work rights
Languages
- Arabic(Official)
- Armenian(Recognized)
- Chechen(Recognized)
Sources
- Country language reference
Safety
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Jordan.
Canada
Avoid non-essential travel
Advisory effective · Verified
Avoid non-essential travel to Jordan due to the volatile security situation in the region.
United Kingdom
FCDO advises against all travel
Advisory effective · Verified
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.
United States
Level 3Reconsider Travel
Advisory effective · Verified
Reconsider travel to Jordan due to terrorism and armed conflict. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. As of August 29, 2026, family members may join U.S. government employees who work in Jordan. Armed Conflict Following the onset of hostilities between the United States and Iran on February 28, 2026, 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
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