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Full Country Name: Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Area: 92,300 sq km
Population: 7.73 million (UN 2015)
Capital: Amman
Borders: Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, Israel and Egypt
Religion: Over 94% Sunni Muslim, with Christian and Shi’i Muslim minorities.
Time Zone: GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 between March and October – dates vary)
Languages: Arabic is the official language. English is widely spoken in the cities. French, German, Italian and Spanish are also spoken
Country Dialling Code: +962

The climate of Amman is pleasantly temperate.  Summers are hot and dry, with cool evenings, temperatures remaining at comfortable levels.  Most rain falls between October and March, and snow can occur.

The unit of currency in Jordan is the Dinar (JD), which is made up of 1000 Piastres.  Full banking services are available in all the main towns although a commission is normally charged.

Jordan is a predominantly Muslim country and visitors should respect religious sensitivity, particularly in the matter of dress and public conduct.  Women, in particular, should wear appropriate clothing.  Eating, drinking and smoking in public during the holy month of Ramadan should be avoided, as it is forbidden by the Muslim culture.  Alcohol is available only at licensed hotels and restaurants.

In Jordan the general voltage is 230 and the frequency is 50 Hz.

As the sockets can vary a ‘Travellers Adaptor Set’ is recommended. Voltage sometimes fluctuates and whilst power cuts are rare, they are not unknown.  It is useful to carry a torch.

Do I need a Visa to Travel to Jordan?

• At the time of writing, a visa for Jordan is required for Australian Passport Holders. The visa can be obtained on arrival at the airport.
• Single Entry Visa: Jordanian Tourist Visa charge on arrival is 40 JD, approximately USD 55 per person on an Australian Passport (subject to change).
• Please double check this with Bench Africa or your travel agent as this may change at any time

• A History of Jordan – A.G. Armstrong
• Kingdom of the Film Stars: Journey into Jordan – Annie Caulfield

TIPPING GUIDELINES

Tipping is usually considered customary in Africa although not as widespread as the United States or Europe. It is always at your discretion. If you feel that someone has gone the extra mile to make your stay more enjoyable, a tip would be considered a nice way of saying thank you.

To help you budget for your trip, the following is given as a guideline only (shown in US Dollars):

Driver (per person per full day): $5.00
Guide (per person per full day): $10.00
Camp Staff (per person per full day): $3.00
Hotel porters (per bag): $1.00
Restaurant (per person per meal): $1.00
A la carte dining (% of bill): 10%

Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

17 Cobbadah Street, O’Malley, ACT 2606, Australia
Tel: +61 2 6295 9951

Australian Embassy in Jordan

41 Kayed Al Armouti Street, Abdoun, Amman, Jordan
Tel: +61 2 6273 4437

Smart Traveller advice on travel to Jordan from Australia. Here you can find Jordan’s most up to date COVID-19 health screening requirements for entry, exit and transit, which may include recent COVID-19 test results and/or vaccination requirements.

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