Foreign travel advice

Jordan

FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Jordan.

Warnings and insurance

• Still current at: 1 June 2025
• Updated: 7 March 2025
• Latest update: New information about the possibility of trade union strikes closing the Israeli side of the land border crossing (‘Entry requirements’ page).

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Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). 

Areas where FCDO advises against travel

Jordan-Syria border

FCDO advises against all travel to within 3km of the border with Syria.

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: 

• see general advice for women travellers
• read our guide on disability and travel abroad
• see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
• read about safety for solo and independent travel
• see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

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