Jordan visa on arrival for citizens of Canada: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for Jordan, and citizens of Canada can obtain it on arrival.
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Our guide to the Jordan visa from Canada
Holders of a passport from Canada need a visa to enter Jordan, which they obtain on arrival at the airport or border post counter by paying the fee, with no prior application to an embassy.
For travellers from Canada, tourist entry to Jordan relies on a visa issued on arrival: you present your passport at the counter and pay the fee. This guide gives neither the fee nor the length of stay: the Embassy of Jordan and official Jordanian sources set out the current conditions, which should be checked before the trip.
Do you need a visa for Jordan?
Yes. A Canadian passport does not allow entry to Jordan without a visa, but the visa does not have to be requested in advance: Canadian travellers obtain it on arrival, at the dedicated counter at the airport or border post. The fee and the length of stay granted are set by the Jordanian authorities, who may change them; consult an official source before you leave.
How much does a visa for Jordan cost from Canada?
The official fee for a visa for Jordan is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
What does a visa for Jordan really cost?
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for a visa for Jordan?
The exact list for Jordan is not published in a source we can verify. Every short-stay tourist application is nonetheless built on the same core:
- Valid passport
- Completed application form
- Compliant passport photo
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
Treat this as the common core, not the official list, confirm it with the consular authorities of Jordan before you apply.
Documents and fees
Bring a passport valid for the whole stay with blank pages, together with an accommodation booking and a ticket out of the country. No fee is quoted in this guide for lack of a verified official figure: the amount and payment methods are published by the Jordanian authorities. Carry cash in addition to a bank card so you can pay the fee at the counter without difficulty.
How to apply for a visa for Jordan from Canada
- 1Check before departure that your entry point actually issues the visa on arrival.
- 2Prepare the supporting documents and the fee, often required in cash.
- 3Complete the form at the dedicated counter after landing.
- 4Pay the fee and collect the sticker before immigration control.
How to get the visa on arrival
After landing or at the border post, go to the visa counter indicated by the signs. Hand your passport to the officer, pay the fee requested and keep any receipt until immigration control. You may be asked about the purpose of your stay, your accommodation or your return date, so have the relevant documents ready.
Where do you apply for a visa for Jordan from Canada?
A visa on arrival for Jordan is issued at the border post itself, at a counter placed before immigration control.
- Not every crossing issues it. Confirm that your specific airport or land border does before you book.
- The counter is reached after landing and before immigration. Follow the visa signs rather than the exit.
- The fee is usually paid on the spot, sometimes in cash and in a specific currency. Card is not guaranteed.
You live in Canada on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Canada but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does a visa for Jordan take?
A visa on arrival is issued at the counter of the entry point when you cross the border: there is no processing time to plan for before departure.
Timing and tips
There is no processing time to wait for before departure, since the visa is handed over at the border; only the queue at the counter can take time. A few days before the trip, check with the Embassy of Jordan that the conditions have not changed. If you enter by road, confirm that the border post you are heading for issues this visa.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
Setting off without checking the latest conditions, or without a means of payment accepted at the counter, exposes you to problems on arrival. Some travellers also forget to check the length of stay granted, shown on the visa or entry stamp, and exceed it. Be wary of intermediaries offering paid help that you do not need for this visa issued on arrival.
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Other visa types for Jordan
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
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Other references
Guide generated automatically on October 17, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
Visa on arrival
Entry regime
Visa on arrival
Official websiteVerified
Transit visa
Transit visa
Duration
3 days
Processing time
5 business days
Official websiteVerified
Student visa
Student visa
Duration
1 year
Price
40 JOD
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Family Residency
Family reunification
Duration
1 year
Price
30 JOD
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Business visa
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Price
40 JOD
Processing time
5 business days
Official websiteVerified
Work / Residency visa
Work visa
Duration
1 year
Price
30 JOD
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Investor Residency
Investor visa
Duration
5 years
Price
30 JOD
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Tips for extending your stay in Jordan
- Check entry and extension requirements with local authorities before traveling.
- Plan your stay according to restrictions and costs associated with extensions.
Example: If you plan a longer stay, consider requesting an extension before your initial visa expires.
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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
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