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Norwegian citizens travelling to Jordan

Citizens of Svalbard that are travelling to Jordan need a stamped visa in their passport prior to arriving.

What to expect in Jordan

🤝 friendly locals
inexpensive cost of living
🐌 Below average wifi
❄️ cold weather

Common Tourist Questions

🥘 Do I need to tip?

No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.

💰 Should I carry cash?

No, you don't have to carry cash with you. Credit cards are generally accepted. This may not be the case in smaller cities so you should double-check when you land.

☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?

Some popular telecom companies are

Umniah

.

💦 Can I drink tap water?

No, you cannot drink tap water. Bottled water is recommended.

🚕What do I use to get around?

Popular ride-hailing services include

Careem.

Exchange Rates

The primary currency is JOD.

1 NOK = 0.077731 JOD

To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $4.23 USD.

Visa Status

A Visa needs to be provided by the country prior to travelling.

Notes and Passport Validity

There are no special notes about passport validity at this time. In general, it is good to ensure that your passport is valid 3 months after your trip ends.

Safety and Security

Do not travel.

Jordan has closed all land, sea and air border crossings and commercial flights to and from Jordan have ceased. If you haven't been able to leave Jordan, follow the advice of local authorities. If you need urgent consular assistance call the Consular Emergency Centre +61 2 6261 3305 (from overseas.) We now advise you to: Do not travel to Jordan.

Statistics

These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in Jordan. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.

Internet Speed (2.49 / 5)
Safety (3.95 / 5)
Cost of Living (5.00 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost

$42.00 USD / night

Average Dinners

$4.23 USD

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Popular Cities in Jordan

Amman

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