Passport and Visa

Everyone needs a valid passport. Find out whether you need a visa to enter.

Passports

Every student needs a valid passport. The passport must be valid for six months after your departure date from Jordan.

If you are a US citizen and need to apply for, or renew your passport, routine service requires 4-6 weeks. If you need to renew your passport, you should do so ASAP.

Jordanian Visa

*If you are staying in Jordan for more than one month, you must get a Jordanian visa in advance*

Processing for the visa takes about 5+ business days, not including mailing times. Leave ample time for mailing.

Even if you have a visa, If you are in Jordan for over one month you need to go the local police office to get an extension. There is a form that your host should give you, and we recommend that you do this process accompanied by a local friend or colleague.

 

How to Apply

You will need:

  • Jordan Visa Application Form A1 (visit www.jordanembassyus.org > Consulate tab > Consulate Forms > Visas > A. Visa Application for US Western Citizens)
  • Passport picture
    • If you need passport photos, you can get them at MIT Card Services for $10 or CVS, Walgreens, etc.
  • Your original passport
  • Money order payment with your name, address, and phone number on it, made payable to the Embassy of Jordan
    • You can get a money order at the post office (there will be a small fee associated.) In many cases, you may not buy a money order with a credit card (and must use cash, check, or debit card.)
    • *For single entry for two months - $67.50
    • For a double entry valid for three months - $97.50
    • For multiple entry valid for six months - $187.50
  • A letter from MISTI (MISTI will email these out individually)
  • Two pre-paid USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate envelopes

 

How to mail out your passport:

  • Gather all the materials above
  • Make copies of your passport and documents prior to sending
  • Visit a post office (not FedEx)
  • Use Priority Mail with tracking for both envelopes - you will need two US Postal Service Priority Mail Flat Rate envelopes. In Envelope A, you will include all the above items (passport, visa application). Purchase Envelope B, SELF-ADDRESS the envelope, and pre-pay the postage. Include empty Envelope B in Envelope A; this is how the embassy will return your passport.
    • Note: Ensure that the USPS gives you tracking numbers for BOTH envelopes, and keep the tracking numbers!
  • Mailing address: Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, [c/o Visa Department], 3504 International Dr. N.W., Washington, DC 20008

 

Need to speak with someone at the Embassy? Call (202) 966 – 2664, or email hkjembassydc@jordanembassyus.org