Our equestrian tours in Jordan

Jordan

Travel restrictions
Airports in Jordan opened with limited routes on September 8th, 2020.

Effective November 9th 2020, the government of Jordan has updated the requirements for incoming travelers to Jordan from ALL countries who must meet the following requirements:

• ALL arriving passengers are required to visit https://www.visitjordan.gov.jo/ to complete the required form and to obtain the QR Code which is mandatory for boarding all flights to Jordan.

• Have PCR test with a negative result within 120 hours before departure (Not required for children under 5 years old)
• Another PCR test is required upon arrival in Jordan (costs JOD 40.00 - approximately 56USD). Travelers arriving in the Kingdom will be allowed to leave airports without having to wait for the results of PCR tests. Passengers will be notified about the results of their COVID-19 tests through SMS sent by laboratories.
• Install (AMAN Application) on mobile phone
• Submit Passenger Health Declaration and Locator Form
• Have a valid Health Insurance that cover COVID19 treatment for the whole period of the intended visit (This condition does not apply to Jordanian Nationality)
• Mandatory self-quarantine for 7 days after negative PCR test for passengers arriving from ALL countries.
• At the end of the mandatory home quarantine, another PCR test is required at travelers own expense and results need to be given to the governorate’s health directorate.
• Any passenger gives falsified or incorrect information is subject to a fine 10,000 JD.

The following documents to be presented at the check-in counter at the airport of departure:

• Negative COVID-19 certificate within maximum 120 hours prior to flight departure.
• Confirmation QR code will be received 24 hours prior to boarding the flight after filling in form on https://www.visitjordan.gov.jo/

On October 25th, the Government of Jordan announced it would open three land border crossings (King Hussein Bridge, Sheikh Hussein Bridge, and Al-Mudawara) to Jordanian, Palestinian, and Saudi travelers only starting Thursday, October 29th.

Jordan suspended flights from the United Kingdom as of December 21st, 2020 until further notice.

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 September 14th, 2020, the Jordanian Government adjusted the curfew for economic establishments to 12 a.m. (midnight) and for individuals to 1 a.m., both ending at 6 a.m. the following morning.
On October 1st, restaurants?and other businesses?reopened?operations but will be subject to the scheduled comprehensive curfew.
On October 6th, 2020, the Government of Jordan announced it will impose a weekly, nationwide comprehensive curfew? every Friday.
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 January 13th, the Government of Jordan announced the lifting of some of its COVID-19 restrictions, including eliminating the Friday mandatory comprehensive curfew. A nightly curfew, from midnight to 6:00 AM for individuals and 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM for businesses,  remains in effect. Jordan restricts gatherings to 20 people.

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 January 18th (checked on January 20th)

Jordan Tourism Board: COVID-19 Update https://www.myjordanjourney.com/coronavirus-update
Published on December 11th (checked on January 20th)

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