Jordan
Travel restrictions
Airports in Jordan opened with limited routes on September 8th, 2020.
Until February 28th 2022, travelers entering Jordan by any means of transport must meet the following conditions to enter the country:
- Register on the Gateway2Jordan platform and follow all guidance provided by the Government of Jordan on that platform.
- Obtain a negative result for COVID-19 from a PCR test taken no more than 72 hours prior to the time of arrival in Jordan.
- Conduct a PCR test on arrival in Jordan with the payment of JD 20.
Effective March 1st 2022, the Government of Jordan will no longer require travelers to take a pre-travel PCR test nor a PCR test upon arrival.
Effective January 26th, 2021, passengers arriving into Jordan no longer have to self-quarantine for 7 days. Only persons who test positive for COVID-19 are required to quarantine.
Effective March 1st 2022, individuals who test positive for COVID-19 must quarantine for 5 days, regardless of whether they are asymptomatic or symptomatic.
Persons who are positive for COVID-19 but are asymptomatic must quarantine at home for seven days and then take a PCR test
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.
Effective September 1st 2021, the Government of Jordan has canceled all curfews.
Effective March 1st 2022, access to assemblies, such as parties and other ceremonies, is no longer conditioned on completing a PCR test. Those attending must be double vaccinated per Defense Order No 35. of 2021.
Effective March 24th, 2022 due to the improvement of the epidemiological situation in Jordan, the Government of Jordan has announced the following:
- Mosques and places of worship may operate at full capacity. Face masks are still required.
- Indoor and outdoor gatherings are permitted. Face masks are still required for indoor gatherings.
- Public facilities may operate at full capacity.
- Restaurants and venues may operate at full capacity, without the need for social distancing or limiting the number of people at each table.
- Face masks are no longer required outdoors.
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 April 27th 2022 (checked on May 4th 2022)
Jordan Tourism Board: COVID-19 Update https://www.myjordanjourney.com/coronavirus-update
Published on March 1st 2022 (checked on May 4th 2022)
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