Jordan visa on arrival for citizens of South Africa: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for Jordan, and citizens of South Africa can obtain it on arrival.
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Our guide to the Jordan visa from South Africa
Yes, South African citizens need a visa to visit Jordan. It is applied for online before departure through the official electronic portal (e-Visa / JordanPass).
South African travellers do not enjoy visa-free entry to Jordan. The country runs an electronic visa system that can be completed from Johannesburg, Cape Town or Pretoria without visiting an embassy. Some entry points may also grant a visa on arrival, but the e-Visa remains the safest route.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. A South African passport holder cannot enter Jordan freely: a short-stay visa is required for both tourism and family visits. The most common option is the e-Visa applied for online before travel; otherwise, a visa on arrival may be available at certain airports and land borders. Always confirm the status that applies to your passport with the official source.
How much does a visa for Jordan cost from South Africa?
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
Have a South African passport valid for at least six months beyond your entry date, a passport photo, your itinerary and proof of accommodation. The exact visa cost depends on the length and type of stay and is not fixed here; check the official portal for the current fee and accepted payment methods.
How to apply for a visa for Jordan from South Africa
- 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 and where to apply
You apply online through Jordan's official portal, with no trip to an embassy. Create an account, fill in the form and upload the requested documents. South African travellers planning to visit Petra and several sites may consider the JordanPass, which bundles the visa with tourist admissions.
Where do you apply for a visa for Jordan from South Africa?
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 South Africa on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in South Africa 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 and tips
Submit your application several days before departure to absorb any processing time. Print or save your e-Visa confirmation and keep it handy on arrival. Also check any health requirements, such as a yellow-fever certificate if you transit through a risk area.
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 visa-free entry that only applies to other nationalities. Avoid a passport close to expiry, a misspelled name or a non-compliant photo, all of which cause refusals. Finally, do not rely on visa on arrival without first confirming it is open at your point of entry.
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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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Guide generated automatically on July 26, 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
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Jordan from South Africa?▾
A visa on arrival is issued to travellers from South Africa 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 South Africa?▾
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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