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πͺπΉ Does an Ethiopian need a visa for Jordan π―π΄?
Yes, online (e-Visa). Ethiopian passport holders need a visa for Jordan, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Rule updated from Wikipedia's βVisa requirements for Ethiopian citizensβ (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed Visa required. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Jordan or its official government website before you travel.
β U.S. State Department travel advisory for Jordan: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 4 May 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.
Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Jordan at a glance
Capital: Amman Β· Currency: Jordanian dinar (JOD, Ψ―.Ψ§) Β· Official languages: Arabic Β· Calling code: +962
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (C, E, F, J); for type L plugs bring a travel adapter for Jordan's sockets (B, C, F, G, J). Mains voltage differs (Jordan: 230 V; Ethiopia: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100β240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering Jordan β
Easier destinations near Jordan for Ethiopian passport holders
- π΅π Philippines β Visa-free 30 days
- πΈπ¬ Singapore β Visa-free 30 days
- π§π© Bangladesh β Visa on arrival
- π°π Cambodia β Visa on arrival
- π±π¦ Laos β Visa on arrival
- π²π΄ Macau β Visa on arrival
- π²π» Maldives β Visa on arrival
The other way round
π―π΄ Jordanian passport holders visiting Ethiopia: Jordanian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, usually at the airport or land border.
The Ethiopian passport at a glance
All destinations for Ethiopia passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Jordan β
Questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Jordan?
Ethiopian passport holders need a visa for Jordan, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Does a Jordanian need a visa for Ethiopia?
Jordanian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, usually at the airport or land border.