Jordan
Travel restrictions
Airports in Jordan opened with limited routes on September 8th, 2020.
Starting January 20th, 2021, the Civil Aviation Authority announced the cancellation of the “gateway2jordan” arrivals platform for air arrivals (the platform is still in effect for land arrivals). Instead of this platform, travelers will be required to fill out a form prior to boarding their flight to Jordan.
Effective January 26th, 2021, passengers arriving into Jordan no longer have to self-quarantine for 7 days.
A valid negative PCR test is required (taken within 72 hours of departure) and another mandatory PCR test will be given upon arrival in Jordan. This test is at passengers’ own expense and costs JD28 / US$40 which is currently collected by the airline upon checking in at passengers' point of departure.
The following is to be applied on inbound flights:
- Airlines are responsible to ensure that before boarding each passenger has a negative PCR test conducted within 72 hours prior to the departure from the first embarkation airport, health insurance for Non-Jordanians, and install (AMAN Mobile App).
- PCR test is required upon arrival, each passenger has to pay 28 JOD via electronic payment. Each passenger has to obtain a payment bill to show at the check in counter before boarding, passenger who cannot pay through the links, the airline is responsible to collect the amount as EMD.
- Submit Passenger Health Declaration and Locator Form at the counter before boarding
- Passengers travelling out of Jordan can use their PCR test certificate (If required by destination station) to travel back to Jordan provided that PCR test is conducted within 72 hours prior to the scheduled time of departure of their travel back flight.
On April 25th 2021, the Government of Jordan announced all incoming flights from India to Jordan will be suspended immediately, and any individual arriving from India is only allowed to enter Jordan after spending at least 14 days outside India.
Measures taken by the government
There is airport testing upon arrival in Jordan. A payment by the citizen of 40 JOD is required online in advance. Please expect to wait 2 to 3 hours at the airport for results to process. If there is a positive PCR result, passengers will be denied entry into Jordan and returned to their departure city.
On June 4th, 2020, the Government of Jordan announced the launch of a website which provides updates and FAQs about the COVID-19 situation in Jordan and explains the re-opening of the country’s various sectors: https://corona.moh.gov.jo/en
On October 1st, restaurants and other businesses reopened operations but will be subject to the scheduled comprehensive curfew.
The Government of Jordan continues to implement social distancing regulations and mandatory mask wearing in business establishments, public transportation, and government facilities due to COVID-19.
On May 9th 2021, the Government of Jordan announced that, starting May 13th daily curfew hours will begin at 10 p.m. for businesses and 11 p.m. for individuals. The daily curfew will end at 6 a.m. the next morning.
The following sectors reopened starting June 1st 2021: swimming pools, sports centers, academies, and clubs, oriental baths, equestrian clubs, and children’s play areas.
Public transportation services remain limited.
Testing
The cost of COVID-19 testing in Jordan is 28 JD. Individuals are responsible for the cost of the test.
Most labs in Jordan communicate the initial test results through PDF sent by text message. However, some labs require individuals to pick up a hard copy of the results. Each lab will clarify the process of obtaining results after conducting the COVID-19 test.
The Ministry of Health provides a list (in Arabic) of 33 laboratories in Jordan authorized to perform COVID-19 diagnostic testing: https://corona.moh.gov.jo/ar/page/1057/Laboratories
Some of these labs include: Biolabs, Alsultan Laboratories, Precision Medical Laboratories, Med Laboratories, The Specialty Hospital, Mega Labs, Quest Labs, and Geno Labs.
Emergency number (related to COVID-19) while visiting the country
Ministry of Health (MoH) Public Health Emergency Operation Center (PHEOC) hotline: +962 77 8410186 (mobile) for English speakers or +962 6 500 4545 (landline) or 111.
Source:
US Embassy in Jordan https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
Published on June 6th 2021 (checked on June 9th 2021)
Jordan Tourism Board: COVID-19 Update https://www.myjordanjourney.com/coronavirus-update
Published on June 3rd 2021 (checked on June 9th 2021)
For more information please visit our COVID-19 Updates page at https://www.hiddentrails.com/article/covid19update.aspx