Jordan
Travel restrictions
Airports in Jordan opened with limited routes on September 8th, 2020.
Effective January 26th, 2021, passengers arriving into Jordan no longer have to self-quarantine for 7 days.
The following requirements are to be applied on passengers holding a full course vaccination certificate:
- Register on the Visit Jordan platform where you will be required to upload a copy of your vaccination certificate to get the QR code that is mandatory for boarding: https://www.gateway2jordan.gov.jo/ This QR code will also serve as proof of vaccination for fully vaccinated travelers upon arrival in Jordan and while traveling through the country.
- Vaccine certificates are required in Arabic or English language only.
- Provide a negative PCR test conducted within 72 hrs prior to departure from the first embarking airport/border crossing.
- Health/travel insurance that includes Covid-19 coverage is required for foreign nationals.
- Vaccinated passengers are exempted from conducting the required PCR test upon arrival in Jordan.
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
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
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.
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.
Effective September 1st 2021, the Government of Jordan has cancelled all curfews.
Workplaces in all economic sectors are permitted to operate at 100 percent capacity, with the exception of wedding halls which may operate up to 50 percent capacity, with a cap of 200 people. Additional restrictions still apply to theaters, festivals, and exhibits.
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 September 1st 2021 (checked on September 22nd 2021)
Jordan Tourism Board: COVID-19 Update https://www.myjordanjourney.com/coronavirus-update
Published on September 22nd 2021 (checked on September 22nd 2021)
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