Entry Requirements:

All Canadian citizens require a Canadian passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of your entry into the country. A visa is necessary to enter Jordan, which can be obtained upon arrival at the airport for 20 Jordanian Dinars. A photo is not necessary. 

Please check with your country’s Foreign Affairs office to find out about entry requirements for non-Canadians and Americans.

Climate:

Most of Jordan has a desert climate with little or no rainfall, summer temperatures soaring especially during July and August, the hottest and driest months of the year. Amman and the Jordan Valley have more pleasant weather during spring and autumn, when days are sunny and temperatures moderate. During winter the weather can be extremely cold, especially in Amman, accompanied by snow, rain and wind.

Currency:

The basic unit of currency is the Jordan Dinar (JOD). At present, the exchange rate is JOD.67 to CAD$1 and JOD.71 to USD$1. As exchange rates fluctuate many times every day, this rate might not accurately reflect the rate during your trip. Please check exchange rates closer to your date of travel.

Electricity:

The current is 220V AC, 50Hz.

Tip: This system may differ from the one you use at home. If it is different, please purchase an adaptor from a travel store near you, to take advantage of the power ports in your hotel room.

Language:

The official language is Arabic but English is understood by most people involved in the tourist industry and by middle to upper class Jordanians.

Health Requirement:

No vaccination certificates are required unless coming from an infected area. For all health requirements and recommendations, travellers should check with their doctors for change in requirements.

Airport Facilities and Tax:

The main airport is Queen Alia International in Amman. The departure tax is formulated into the price of your airline ticket.

Shopping:

Every town in Jordan has a Souk – a market. These Souks sell handmade jewellery, carvings, and other local specialties. You’ll be awed by the intricacies of the traditional ostrich egg painting or the mosaic making. The Souks offer original masterpieces at a good price. They are open everyday, except on Friday when they are open past 4pm.

Cuisine:

Jordanian cuisine is an eclectic mix of Middle Eastern and traditional Jordanian cooking. Adding fresh fruit and dairy to the classic Middle East cuisines gives Jordanian cuisine a special flavour that so many relish. Alcohol consumption is legal in restaurants, but during the holy month of Ramadan, tourists are only allowed to drink in hotels.

For more information please visit:

http://www.voyage.gc.ca/dest/report-en.asp?country=144000

http://www.visitjordan.com/