Jordan visa on arrival for citizens of Switzerland: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for Jordan, and citizens of Switzerland can obtain it on arrival.
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Our guide to the Jordan visa from Switzerland
Swiss passport holders need a visa to travel to Jordan. For this route, the visa can be obtained on arrival at the designated counter at the airport or relevant border crossing.
A visa on arrival is obtained directly when entering Jordan, before continuing your journey. Prepare for the counter procedure and check the current rules with the official portal or the relevant embassy before departure.
Do you need a visa?
Yes, Swiss passport holders need a visa to enter Jordan. For this route, the visa is issued on arrival at the airport or relevant border crossing, subject to the procedures applied by the authorities at that point of entry.
How much does a visa for Jordan cost from Switzerland?
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?
The published fee is the government charge alone. Two or three other lines are added before the visa is in the passport, and they are what makes the final bill.
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
Paid to the state, non-refundable if the visa is refused.
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
Never compulsory. An intermediary fills the form for you, it does not change the decision or the processing time.
We only display amounts published by an official source. Confirm the total before paying anything.
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
The documents to present and the applicable fee should be confirmed before travel through the official portal or the relevant embassy. Bring the supporting documents requested by the authorities and, if payment on site requires it, cash in the appropriate amount.
How to apply for a visa for Jordan from Switzerland
- 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 apply
On arrival in Jordan, go to the designated visa counter before completing entry formalities. Follow the border authorities' instructions, provide the requested items and make the required payment using the method indicated at the counter.
Where do you apply for a visa for Jordan from Switzerland?
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.
Using an online service
You never have to use an intermediary. If you would rather have a service fill in and file the application online for you before departure, iVisa does it for a service fee, charged on top of the official fees. It does not change the decision.
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You live in Switzerland on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Switzerland 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.
Processing times and tips
As the visa is obtained on arrival, allow time for the counter formalities before leaving the border control area. The associated permitted stay is 3 months. Check the latest official entry conditions before you depart.
Before you fly, and at the border
- Passport validity: most countries require the passport to stay valid beyond the return date, and the margin required differs from one destination to the next. Check it on the official source, and count from your return, not from your departure.
- A visa is not a right of entry. The border officer decides, and may ask for a return ticket, an address or proof of funds even when everything is in order.
- Conditional exemptions exist: several countries waive the visa for holders of a valid visa or residence permit from a third country. This depends on the destination and on the document, and we do not publish that rule when our sources do not carry it. The official page does.
- Minors travelling alone or with one parent are often asked for extra papers, typically a parental authorisation and the family record. Ask the post before booking.
- Overstaying is not a formality. It exposes you to a fine, to removal, and to an entry ban that can outlast the trip by years, including for the whole area when the destination belongs to one.
Common mistakes
Do not assume that payment methods, requested documents or access to a visa on arrival are the same at every point of entry. Avoid travelling without consulting the official portal or the relevant embassy and preparing the required supporting documents.
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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.
Official sources
Guide generated automatically on September 11, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
Visa on arrival
Entry regime
Visa on arrival
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
- Apply for your e-Visa online before departure to avoid queues upon arrival.
- Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
- If entering via the King Hussein Bridge from Israel, request your visa in advance at the embassy.
- To extend your tourist visa, contact a police station in Jordan before your initial visa expires.
- Keep electronic and paper copies of your visa and travel documents.
A Swiss traveler applies for their e-Visa one week before departure via the official website, receives their electronic visa by email, avoids queues at Amman airport, and extends their stay by an additional 30 days by visiting a local police station.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Jordan from Switzerland?▾
A visa on arrival is issued to travellers from Switzerland directly at the border of Jordan.
How long does it take to get a visa for Jordan?▾
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.
How do you apply for a visa for Jordan from Switzerland?▾
The visa is issued at the dedicated counter after landing. Before departure, check that your entry point actually issues it, and bring the fee, often in cash, along with your supporting documents.
What other visa types exist for Jordan?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, Jordan offers among others: Business visa, Work / Residency visa, Student visa, Family Residency, Investor Residency, Transit visa.
Data verified on 25/10/2026 · Our methodology
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