🇯🇴 Travel facts Jordan
✓ Last checked:The most important practical answers for your trip to Jordan — entry, tipping, plugs, customs and more. Compactly verified, with source references.
| Capital | Amman |
|---|---|
| Language | Arabic |
| Currency | Jordanian Dinar (JOD) |
| Timezone | UTC+2 |
| Flight time from Germany | approx. 4.5 hours |
| Emergency number | 911 |
| Plug | Type B/C/F/G/J · 230 V / 50 Hz |
| EU / Schengen | not an EU country · not Schengen |
Do I need a visa for Jordan?
Passport required; visa available on arrival (approx. 40 JOD) — or included in the Jordan Pass.
The Jordan Pass (visa + 40 attractions including Petra) is worthwhile from 3 nights. Binding information: German Federal Foreign Office.
How much tip should I give in Jordan?
About 10%, if no service charge is added.
Taxi: Round up.
Which plug adapter do I need in Jordan?
No adapter needed — Type B / C / F / G / J (230 V / 50 Hz), German plugs fit.
Plugs are inconsistent — a universal adapter is recommended.
Can you drink tap water in Jordan?
No, tap water is not recommended for drinking.
Bottled water is readily available at low prices.
What can I bring back from Jordan to Germany?
Non-EU country: When returning to Germany, goods up to €430 (by air), 200 cigarettes and 1 litre of spirits are duty-free.
Will my mobile phone work in Jordan?
No EU roaming — pre-book an eSIM or buy a cheap local SIM on-site.
Card or cash — how do you pay in Jordan?
Dinar (JOD); cash is important (small notes), card accepted in hotels and larger shops — few ATMs at Petra/Wadi Rum.
What should I know about health in Jordan?
Travel health insurance with repatriation is recommended; check vaccination/health advice with the German Federal Foreign Office or tropical institute.
Sources & Note
Information from the perspective of German citizens, as of August 2026, without guarantee. Entry and safety information may change at short notice — the binding source is the German Federal Foreign Office (Jordan travel advice) . Health information does not replace medical travel advice.
