Is It Safe to Travel to Jordan in 2026?
Jordan - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Last updated: · Source: U.S. Department of State
⚠ Reconsider Travel
The U.S. State Department recommends reconsidering travel to Jordan due to elevated risks. Key factors: terrorism, civil_unrest.
Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. Jordan is bordered by Syria to the north, Iraq to the east, Saudi Arabia to the south, and both Israel and Palestine (West Bank) to the west.
Is It Safe to Travel to Jordan in 2026?
Jordan is currently rated Level 3 — Reconsider Travel by the U.S. Department of State. Travel to Jordan is advised against due to risks of terrorism and armed conflict. There is a heightened risk of terrorism and crime in specific areas such as Zarqa City, Ma'an City, and Ma'an Governorate.
Key concerns cited in the advisory:
- terrorism
- civil_unrest
The overall security situation has been worsening recently. Contributing factors: heightened risk of terrorism and crime in specific areas, ongoing armed conflict and tensions in the region, complex security environment that can change quickly.
Active restrictions in Jordan:
- Movement restrictions in effect
- Security escort may be required
U.S. government personnel must follow embassy travel restrictions in high-risk areas.
Traveler Impact
Solo travelers face significant risks of terrorism and crime, particularly in areas like Zarqa City and Ma'an City, where attacks on tourists and locals have been reported.
Business travelers may encounter operational disruptions due to security concerns and travel restrictions, particularly in high-risk areas where government personnel are advised against traveling.
Families with children should be cautious due to limited healthcare access and the heightened risk of terrorism and civil unrest, especially in specific urban areas.
Remote workers may find suitable environments in major cities but should avoid high-risk areas and remain vigilant due to the overall security situation.
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of State, the CDC, the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators, and Freedom House. All sources are updated regularly and cross-referenced to provide a composite safety picture for Jordan.
Regional Safety Breakdown
Do Not Travel Zones
The U.S. State Department advises against all travel to the following areas due to extreme risk:
- Mansheyat al Ghayyath
- Ruwayshid
- border with Syria and Iraq
- designated Syrian refugee camps
- Rusayfah city
- Baqa'a neighborhood of Ayn Basha
▶Level 4 — Do Not Travel6 regions
▶Baqa'a neighborhood of Ayn Basha
Do not travel due to risk of terrorism and crime.
▶border with Syria and Iraq
Do not travel due to risk of terrorism and unrest.
▶designated Syrian refugee camps
Entry restrictions due to government regulations.
▶Mansheyat al Ghayyath
Do not travel due to risk of terrorism and unrest.
▶Rusayfah city
Do not travel due to risk of terrorism and crime.
▶Ruwayshid
Do not travel due to risk of terrorism and unrest.
▶Level 3 — Reconsider Travel3 regions
▶Ma'an City
Heightened risk of terrorism and crime.
▶Ma'an Governorate
Heightened risk of terrorism and crime in areas east of Highway 15 and within two kilometers to the west.
▶Zarqa City
Heightened risk of terrorism and crime.
Jordan has 9 distinct regions with varying advisory levels. Risk conditions differ significantly by area.
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▶Safety and Stability Ratings
Threat Severity (0-10 scale)
Jordan has an overall threat severity of 7.3 out of 10. Crime risk is rated 5.0/10, terrorism risk 7.0/10, and kidnapping risk 0.0/10.
Governance Indicators (World Bank, percentile)
Political Stability▶
Measures the likelihood that the government will be destabilized or overthrown by unconstitutional or violent means, including politically-motivated violence and terrorism. Higher percentile means greater stability.
Rule of Law▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which agents have confidence in and abide by the rules of society, including the quality of contract enforcement, property rights, the police, and the courts, as well as the likelihood of crime and violence.
Control of Corruption▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which public power is exercised for private gain, including both petty and grand forms of corruption, as well as capture of the state by elites and private interests.
Government Effectiveness▶
Captures perceptions of the quality of public services, the quality of the civil service and the degree of its independence from political pressures, the quality of policy formulation and implementation, and the credibility of the government's commitment to such policies.
Regulatory Quality▶
Captures perceptions of the ability of the government to formulate and implement sound policies and regulations that permit and promote private sector development.
Voice & Accountability▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which a country's citizens are able to participate in selecting their government, as well as freedom of expression, freedom of association, and a free media.
Data from World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (2023).
Freedom Status: Not Free — scored 33/100 by Freedom House (2024). View full freedom profile →
▶Entry Requirements and Health
Entry Information
Visa
Check embassy for details
Currency
Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Language
Arabic
Notable restrictions:
- Entry into designated Syrian refugee camps is restricted.
Vaccinations
Recommended:
Active health notices:
- watchGlobal Measles: Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.
Vaccination data sourced from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Consult a travel health professional before your trip.
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More Jordan Data
Not Free — 33/100 on the Freedom House index.
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