Visa Germans, Austrians, and Swiss require a visa to enter Jordan. There are two options: Option 1: Jordan Pass (recommended!) The Jordan Pass includes the visa + entry to 40+ attractions. Purchase online before the trip at jordanpass.jo . 70–80 JOD (depending on Petra option). Condition: At least 3

Jordanian Dinar (JOD) The Jordanian Dinar is a strong currency — 1 JOD is pegged to the US dollar (1 JOD = 1.41 USD) and is approximately 1.30€ . 1 Dinar = 100 Piaster (Qirsh) = 1,000 Fils. In everyday life, calculations are usually in Dinar and Piaster. Coins: ½, 1 Piaster, 2½, 5, 10 Piaster, ¼, ½,

Vaccinations No mandatory vaccinations for entry from Germany. Recommended are: Standard vaccinations: Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio (refresh) Hepatitis A: Recommended (transmission through food/water) Hepatitis B: Recommended for longer stays Rabies: Only for close animal contact (desert dogs in Petra

General Security Situation Jordan is one of the safest countries in the Middle East and generally very safe for tourists. Despite its location in a turbulent region (Syria, Iraq, Israel/Palestine), King Abdullah II has managed to maintain Jordan as an island of stability . Terrorist attacks against

Clothing Jordan is tolerant but conservative . Proper clothing shows respect and makes the journey more pleasant: Women: Shoulders and knees covered (outside hotels/resorts). Loose, airy clothing is ideal. A light scarf to throw over for mosques and religious sites. At the Dead Sea and in Aqaba: Swi

Tipping is customary and important in Jordan Many service providers rely on tips. Here are the guidelines: Situation Recommendation Restaurant 10% (if no service charge is listed) Café/Juice Bar Round up or 200–500 Fils Hotel room cleaning 1–2 JOD per day Taxi driver Round up to the next half Dinar

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Praktisch · Kapitel 10

Practical A–Z

Everything important for travel planning at a glance — from visas and the Jordan Pass to money, health, safety, clothing, and Ramadan tips.

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Entry & Visa

Visa Germans, Austrians, and Swiss require a visa to enter Jordan. There are two options: Option 1: Jordan Pass (recomm…

2

Money & Currency

Jordanian Dinar (JOD) The Jordanian Dinar is a strong currency — 1 JOD is pegged to the US dollar (1 JOD = 1.41 USD) an…

3

Health

Vaccinations No mandatory vaccinations for entry from Germany. Recommended are: Standard vaccinations: Tetanus, Diphthe…

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Safety

General Security Situation Jordan is one of the safest countries in the Middle East and generally very safe for tourist…

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Internet & Communication

SIM Card & Mobile Data A local SIM card is inexpensive and the best way to stay online in Jordan: Providers: Zain (best…

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Clothing & Ramadan

Clothing Jordan is tolerant but conservative . Proper clothing shows respect and makes the journey more pleasant: Women…

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Tips (Bakhshish)

Tipping is customary and important in Jordan Many service providers rely on tips. Here are the guidelines: Situation Re…

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