Jordan Middle East

Jordan is considered the Switzerland of the Middle East because it has good relations with neighboring countries (including Israel), remains neutral in religious wars, and is safe and peaceful.
The country goes far beyond the stereotype of camels and deserts, Jordan is a place of mountains, beaches, castles and ancient churches, with welcoming people and a rich culture.

OVERVIEW

  • Capital: Amman
  • Language: Arabic
  • Currency: Jordanian dinar (JOD)
  • Official religion: Islam.
    Approximately 92% of Jordanians are Sunni Muslims
  • Travel Visa: All visitors to Jordan must hold a passport valid for at least six months after the proposed date of entry into the country.
    Entry visas have multiple options and are available from Jordanian embassies and consulates.
    The visa fee is waived if you have the Jordan Pass.
  • Travel Insurance: Not compulsory but highly recommended
  • Vaccination: Yellow Fever is mandatory and you must have the international certificate from ANVISA with your passport to enter Egypt.
  • Covid-19 vaccine: Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Sputnik V, Sinopharm
  • When to go: April and May or September to November.
    March is a rainy month and the summer is extremely hot because 95% of Jordan is covered by desert.
    In winter the temperatures are freezing.
  • Highlights: Petra, Dead Sea, Red Sea, Wadi Rum Desert, Desert Castles
  • Islamic calendar: Islamic religious holidays, based on the Hijra calendar, are marked by intense public observance.
    All stores and offices are closed and non-essential services may be suspended.
    Ramadan is not a public holiday, but it does include thirty days of restricted business hours.
  • Safety In general, Jordan is considered a safe country.
    You should follow the general rules of caution, respect the local culture and have common sense, so you probably won’t encounter any problems.
    There is less crime due to the presence of police and military personnel, as well as English-speaking tourist police at tourist sites.
    One important thing is to keep an eye out for suspicious terrorist activity.
  • Safety for women: There are some risks for women traveling to Jordan, such as harassment or even sexual attacks.
    For this reason, we should avoid going alone or only with other women in areas close to bars and clubs.
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    Avoid walking alone in deserted, poorly lit areas and use a cab.
    Wear clothes that cover your arms, shoulders, breasts and legs to minimize unwanted attention.
    Don’t go out in the street with wet hair, it could be perceived as a sexual invitation.
  • Transportation: The best way to travel around Jordan is by car.
    Public transportation doesn’t work so well in the country.
    Car rental is considerably cheaper.
  • Socket Type: 220V AC, 50 Hz – the same as in Europe.
    Most new buildings and large hotels have British-style square three-pin sockets.
    Older buildings tend to have two-pin sockets for European-style thick-pin round plugs.