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π°πͺ Does a Kenyan need a visa for Jordan π―π΄?
Visa on arrival. Kenyan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Jordan, usually at the airport or land border.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Kenyan citizens on 2026-10-04. 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
A visa on arrival is issued at the port of entry. Expect a fee, a passport photo and sometimes proof of onward travel and accommodation.
Not every airport or land border issues it, and some nationalities are sent to secondary checks; confirm the entry point before you travel.
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
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Kenya (G) works with sockets in Jordan. Mains voltage differs (Jordan: 230 V; Kenya: 240 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 Kenyan passport holders
- ππ° Hong Kong β Visa-free 90 days
- π²πΎ Malaysia β Visa-free 30 days
- π΅π Philippines β Visa-free 30 days
- πΈπ¬ Singapore β Visa-free 30 days
The other way round
π―π΄ Jordanian passport holders visiting Kenya: Jordanian passport holders do not need a visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.
The Kenyan passport at a glance
All destinations for Kenya passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Jordan β
Questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Jordan?
Kenyan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Jordan, usually at the airport or land border.
Does a Jordanian need a visa for Kenya?
Jordanian passport holders do not need a visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.