Last update: September 17th, 2021.
The middle eastern nation of Jordan has not announced a COVID passport yet, but lockdown and travel restrictions have eased.
It is now possible for international travelers to visit Jordan for tourism, and public events are partially allowed.
Neighboring country Israel has been using a Green Pass for most of the year to allow vaccinated individuals access to non-essential services.
Similarly, Egypt has started to use a local COVID passport to allow citizens to travel between cities.
How to get a COVID-19 vaccine certificate in Jordan
Jordan is allowing anybody on Jordanian soil, regardless of nationality, to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
There is no need to register, and those looking to get vaccinated can simply head to their nearest Ministry of Health Facility or private hospital.
After receiving both doses of the vaccine one can simply register on the Ministry of Health’s online platform to download the vaccination certificate.
This is in the form of a printable certificate with a QR code that confirms the holder’s vaccination status.
Do I need a COVID certificate to enter Jordan?
Jordan has opened its borders for international travel. There are a few simple steps in place to enter the country.
Passengers need to present a negative PCR test, taken no more than 72 hours prior to departure.
Unvaccinated travelers must also take a PCR test upon arrival, which costs $40. Vaccinated passengers from a select number of countries do not need to test upon arrival.
If passengers arrive from any of the following countries, they must take a PCR test on arrival, regardless of vaccination status:
- Bangladesh
- Pakistan
- Bhutan
- Myanmar
- Sri Lanka
Furthermore, all passengers must complete a COVID-19 health declaration and locater form when checking in, and log onto gateway2jordan.gov.jo to complete a travel declaration.
The Gateway To Jordan website will also issue you with a personal QR code that is necessary for boarding.
Passengers also need to show proof of health insurance that covers COVID-19 treatment before boarding.
Is it safe to travel to Jordan now?
Swift border closures allowed Jordon to delay their first wave of COVID until September 2020.
At their infection peak in March 2021, they were recording close to 10,000 new cases per day. The decline began in April. Jordan was standing at around 800 new COVID-19 cases per day by September.
Jordanians can receive the BIBP vaccine, BioNTech Pfizer vaccine, Johnson & Johnson vaccine, Moderna vaccine, and Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine.
Jordan has surpassed the 3 million fully vaccinated mark which represents over 30% of the population.