Jordan Travel Risk Overview
Official US advisory · Level 3
Reconsider Travel
This decision takes precedence over the analytical baseline composite.
Is Jordan safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Jordan scores 42/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Jordan Level 3 (Reconsider Travel, updated 29 Aug 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country (updated 10 Sep 2026); Canada says: avoid non-essential travel (with regional advisories). No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Jordan has a Travel Risk Calculator score of 42 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); city-level files are available for 18 cities. The score combines five layers (security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards, current alerts) built from government advisories and open data. This page also covers nine safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Jordan, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized Jordan assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 15, 2026
Jordan currently maintains a moderate risk level with a baseline score of 42 out of 100 and a US State Department advisory level of 3. Additionally, travelers should note a Level 1 global dengue health notice from the CDC, alongside recent developments such as the EU Aviation Safety Agency relaxing its travel advisory for the country.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 05:44 UTC
How safe is Jordan to visit in 2026?
Jordan is currently under a US State Department Level 3 Reconsider Travel advisory. That official decision takes precedence. The 42/100 moderate baseline composite remains visible only as analytical context and must not be read as permission to disregard the advisory. The full live US State Department advisory text for Jordan, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (Amman, Al ‘Aqabah, Malkā), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country score
Driven by: security (60/100) and natural hazards (34/100).
Jordan's score of 42 is higher than the scores of 54% of the 241 countries we cover.
Data file
| Source | Editorial regional baseline 2026-05-15 (GPI + State Dept advisory + WHO health/transport + INFORM disaster) |
|---|---|
| Last updated | 2026-05-18 02:25:55 |
| City files | 18 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 0 |
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| Average composite | No saved signal yet |
Score layers
Safety categories
Official Government Travel Advisories
Cross-referenced official travel advice from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, normalized to a unified 1–4 risk scale.
Department of State
Reconsider travelto Jordan due to terrorism and armed conflict. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. As of August 29, 2026, family m…
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice for Jordan. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Global Affairs Canada
Health – editorial change
UK content contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Canadian advice provided by Global Affairs Canada under open government terms. US advice provided by the US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Entry Requirements & Local Laws
Official travel advice summary from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
🛂 Entry Requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Jordan’s current rules for the most common types of travel. The authorities in Jordan set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Jordanian Embassy in the UK. Passport validity requirements To enter Jordan, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive. Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to. You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen. Dual nationals When returning to the UK, Brit
Summary of UK FCDO advice, updated Sep 10, 2026 · Full requirements →
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Travel Advisory Level History
Historical official advisory level changes over time.
What Changed This Month in Jordan
Chronological record of verified security, advisory, health, and hazard updates over the past 30 days.
- Oct 15, 2026 GDACS Alert Green flood alert in Jordan (green).
- Oct 2, 2026 CDC Notice Level 1 - Global Dengue (Watch).
- Sep 23, 2026 CDC Notice Level 2 - Global Polio (Alert).
- Oct 16, 2026 Score Change Al Juwayyidah risk score moved from 43 to 42 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Oct 9, 2026 Score Change ‘Ajlūn risk score moved from 51 to 50 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Oct 9, 2026 Score Change Az Zarqā’ risk score moved from 44 to 43 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
City Risk Files in Jordan
Showing 18 destination files with city-specific safety data in Jordan, ranked by demand and population.
Amman
Tier AAl ‘Āşimah
Al ‘Aqabah
Tier BAl ‘Aqabah
Malkā
Tier BIrbid
Ash Shajarah
Tier BIrbid
Saḩāb
Tier BAl ‘Āşimah
Jarash
Tier BJarash
Az Zarqā’
Tier BAz Zarqā’
Al Juwayyidah
Tier BAl ‘Āşimah
Al Fuḩayş
Tier BAl Balqā’
Al Mafraq
Tier BAl Mafraq
Irbid
Tier BIrbid
Ar Ramthā
Tier BIrbid
‘Ajlūn
Tier B‘Ajlūn
Al Jīzah
Tier BAl ‘Āşimah
Aţ Ţafīlah
Tier BAţ Ţafīlah
Kafr ‘Awān
Tier BIrbid
Al Mazār ash Shamālī
Tier BIrbid
Ar Ruşayfah
Tier BAz Zarqā’
All towns in Jordan (16 additional local facts pages)
These localities carry verified regional geography, nearest hospitals, airports, and natural hazard records with the country baseline risk score.
Live conditions in Jordan
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 3 · Reconsider Travel
Jordan - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Traveller notes from government advice
Advice for women travellers
Take care when walking or travelling alone. Maintain at least the same level of personal security awareness as you would in the UK. See advice for women travelling abroad.
You should not accept lifts from strangers. If you must use a taxi , you should:
ask your hotel to recommend a reliable driver
not ride in the front seat, particularly when travelling alone
use Uber or Careem which are safer than yellow taxis
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 10 Sep 2026. Full advice
LGBT+ travellers
Same-sex sexual relations are not illegal, but same-sex couples showing affection in public may cause offence. You could be arrested under other Jordanian laws. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 10 Sep 2026. Full advice
Local laws and customs
Jordan is a predominantly Islamic country. Always respect local traditions, customs, laws and religions so you do not cause offence.
Personal ID
The police carry out random security checks. Keep ID (passport or driving licence) with you to show at checkpoints.
Alcohol laws
It’s illegal to drink alcohol on the street, but you can drink in bars, clubs, hotels and private homes.
Illegal drugs and prison sentences
It is illegal to possess, use or traffic drugs. If convicted, you can get a lengthy prison sentence and heavy fine.
LGBT+ travellers
Same-sex sexual relations are not illegal, but same-sex couples showing affection in public may cause offence. You could be arrested under other Jordanian laws. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Unmarried couples living together
It is socially unacceptable for unmarried foreign couples to live together. Some landlords may ask if you are married or request a marriage certificate.
Read the full UK government advice
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 10 Sep 2026. Full advice
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Jordan’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Jordan set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Jordanian Embassy in the UK.
Passport validity requirements
To enter Jordan, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to…
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 10 Sep 2026. Official entry requirements
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Green flood alert in Jordan GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-15
On 10/10/2026, a flood started in Jordan, lasting until 12/10/2026 (last update). The flood caused 1 deaths and 0 displaced .
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 05:44:18 UTC
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
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. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent national headlines were returned for Jordan. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
Automated safety monitor
Recent safety-relevant news for Jordan
Headlines are an early-warning monitor, not risk assessments. Verify material developments with official authorities and the linked publisher.
- General Three CMPD officers resign, 3 more recommended for termination after Flock investigation - Spectrum News spectrumlocalnews.com · Oct 15, 2026 14:32 UTC · via Googlenews
- Safety Parents question safety at JBLM elementary school after autistic son’s bus incident - KING5.com www.king5.com · Oct 15, 2026 01:43 UTC · via Googlenews
- Politics EU aviation safety agency eases Jordan airspace warning - Middle East Eye www.middleeasteye.net · Oct 14, 2026 15:40 UTC · via Googlenews
- Safety 'Will treasure forever' | Bengals safety Jordan Battle reflects on INTs in Miami - WCPO 9 Cincinnati www.wcpo.com · Oct 12, 2026 22:12 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Jordan Battle intercepts Willis twice after going viral for saying he had a tell on the Dolphins QB - AP News apnews.com · Oct 11, 2026 22:35 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Why Jordan Battle's bounce-back game vs. Dolphins mattered to Bengals - Cincinnati Enquirer www.cincinnati.com · Oct 11, 2026 21:49 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Jordan Battle's second INT comes on Willis' ill-advised throw - NFL.com www.nfl.com · Oct 11, 2026 18:44 UTC · via Googlenews
- Safety Broncos promote Lil’Jordan Humphrey; sign safety to practice squad - Yahoo Sports sports.yahoo.com · Oct 9, 2026 23:00 UTC · via Googlenews
This country currently has a Level 3 US advisory. Compare the high-risk-country watchlist →
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Jordan
The most weather-stable two-month window for Jordan is April–May, when typical daily temperatures run from about 11°C to 29°C and monthly rain averages 7 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; January is the wettest typical month at about 33 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 7, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Diplomatic assistance
Embassies in Amman
Embassy of Iraq and Embassy of Italy and 3 other embassies are mapped in Amman.
OpenStreetMap coverage is a location aid, not an official diplomatic directory. Before travel, save the address and emergency contact details published by your own foreign ministry.
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 911 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 911 |
| Fire | 911 |
| General emergency | 911 |
Backfilled from the public international emergency-number registry. The GSM standard 112 (and 911 in the Americas) is redirected to local emergency services on mobile networks in most countries. Verify locally on arrival.
Essential local emergency phrases
Show this screen to first responders, hotel staff, or passersby if you cannot speak the local language during an emergency.
Latest AI-assisted briefing for Jordan
Official decision override: Reconsider Travel. Reconsider travel to Jordan due to regional security dynamics, including warnings regarding intercepted missiles and falling debris. Analytical category scores reflect moderate risk overall.
Top risk drivers
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Regional Security and Airspace Volatility
· political
Official advisories warn of intercepted missiles and falling debris across the region, aligning with the advisory category score of 70 reflecting elevated official caution.
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Moderate Crime Risk Profile
· crime
A crime score of 35 indicates low theft and violent crime risk for foreign tourists.
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Government advisory
· Advisory
Official advisories indicate caution.
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Environmental risk
· Environmental
Air quality, heat, or other environmental factors elevated.
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No airport transfer planned
· Transport
Unsolicited taxis are a recurring scam vector at major airports.
Recent intelligence
- UK FCDO advice of 10 September 2026 and regional updates for Jordan [source]
- Middle East Travel Update: Australia warns about intercepted missiles and falling debris in Jordan [source]
Live intelligence cited 8 public-source snippets. Every claim above is grounded in one of them — verify any specific detail by following the snippet links on the full assessment page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Jordan safe to visit right now?
Follow the current official advisory. The baseline composite is analytical context and does not weaken that decision. Composite baseline: 42/100 (Moderate risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed October 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Jordan?
The current US State Department advisory level for Jordan is shown in the Live conditions section above and is re-fetched every 6 hours from the official RSS feed. UK FCDO, Canada GAC, and Australia DFAT also publish advisories — for high-stakes trips, cross-check at least one foreign-ministry advisory in addition to your home country's. See our travel advisory guide for how to read each tier system.
Is it safe to visit Jordan in October 2026?
For October 2026, the baseline composite for Jordan is 42/100 (Moderate risk). Live data — advisories every 6 hours, disaster alerts every 30 minutes, health notices every 12 hours, news every hour — is shown in the Live conditions section above. For a personalized risk briefing for your specific trip and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked above.
How are these country-level travel risk scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 from government advisories (US State Dept), crime indices, Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional editorial knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum across nine categories — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (advisories, news, disaster alerts, health notices) is layered on top of the baseline at request time.
Where can I find city-specific safety information for Jordan?
City-specific files for Jordan are listed in the City Risk Files section above. Each city page covers the same nine categories at city scope, plus city-specific scam patterns, transport-hub safety notes, medical-access detail, and (where available) neighborhood-level guidance. Use the header search to find a specific city directly.
When was this page last reviewed?
The baseline scores for Jordan were last reviewed on May 18, 2026. Live intelligence (advisory, disaster alerts, health notices, news) refreshes automatically on the cadences described above.
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
When is the best time to visit Jordan?
April–May is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Jordan is April–May, when typical daily temperatures run from about 11°C to 29°C and monthly rain averages 7 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Jordan?
The stored 1991-2020 normals do not cross this site's seasonal hazard thresholds; check a short-range forecast before departure.
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Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.