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Us embassy in Jordan- Department of State Travel issued a warning about reconsidering travel to Jordan due to COVID-19.

The department added that exercise increased caution in Jordan due to terrorism and crime. Some areas have increased risk. 

The department asked to read the entire Travel Advisory.

Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel, the department said.

The department indicated that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for Jordan due to COVID-19.

Jordan has lifted many COVID-19 related restrictions and resumed some transportation options and business operations. Visit the Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Jordan.

The department issued the following warnings, do not travel to:

Within 3.5 km of the Jordanian border with Syria and east of the town of Ruwayshid in the direction of the border with Iraq due to terrorism and armed conflict.

Designated Syrian refugee camps in Jordan due to Government of Jordan restrictions on entry into these camps. 

Zarqa, Rusayfah, and the Baqa’a neighborhood of Ayn Basha due to terrorism and crime.

Reconsider travel to:

Ma’an City and as-Salt due to terrorism and crime.

Terrorist groups continue to plot attacks in Jordan. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities, the department added.

Read the Safety and Security section on the country information page. 

The departmen recommended that if you decide to travel to Jordan:

See the U.S. Embassy's web page regarding COVID-19.  

Visit the CDC’s webpage on Travel and COVID-19.   

Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information, the department noted.

Avoid demonstrations and protests, be aware of your surroundings, stay alert in locations frequented by Westerners, obtain comprehensive medical insurance that includes medical evacuation, enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency, follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter and review the Crime and Safety Report for Jordan, the department stated.

U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.

The Border with Syria and Iraq – Do Not Travel

Do not travel to Jordan's border with Syria and Iraq given the continued threat of cross-border violence, including the risk of terrorist attacks, according to the department.  

All U.S. government personnel must adhere to U.S. Embassy travel restrictions for all official travel within 3.5 km of the Jordan-Syria border, and all travel must occur during day light hours only. U.S. government personnel must adhere to U.S. Embassy travel restrictions for official travel east of the town of Ruwayshid towards the Iraq border, and all travel must occur during daylight hours only, the department indicated.

Personal travel by U.S. government employees to these border areas is not authorized, the department warned.

Visit our website for High-Risk Travelers.

Refugee Camps – Do Not Travel

Do not travel to Syrian refugee camps in Jordan due to Government of Jordan restrictions on entry into these camps.

All U.S. government personnel on official travel to the four designated Syrian refugee camps listed below (formerly all refugee camps in Jordan) must adhere to U.S. Embassy travel restrictions, the department said.


Personal travel by U.S. government personnel to the following refugee camps is not authorized:

Azraq Syrian Refugee Camp, Azraq, Zarqa

Za’atari Syrian Refugee Camp, Al Zatryah, Mafraq

King Abdullah Park Syrian Refugee Camp, Ramtha, Irbid

Emirati Jordanian Syrian Refugee Camp (Murijep al Fhoud), Al Jadedah, Zarqa.

Zarqa, Rusayfah, and the Baqa’a Neighborhood of Ayn Basha – Do Not Travel

Do not travel to Zarqa, Rusayfah and the Baqa’a neighborhood of Ayn Basha due to terrorism and crime, the department warned.

All U.S. government personnel on official travel to Zarqa, Rusayfah and the Baqa’a neighborhood of Ayn Basha must adhere to U.S. Embassy travel restrictions, and all travel must occur during daylight hours only. U.S. government personnel may transit through these cities on major highways during daylight hours only, the department said.

Personal travel by U.S. government personnel to these cities is not authorized, it added.


Ma’an and as-Salt – Reconsider Travel

The department also announced reconsidering travel to Ma’an and as-Salt due to terrorism and crime.

All U.S. government personnel on official travel to Ma’an and as-Salt must adhere to U.S. Embassy travel restrictions. U.S. government personnel on official travel may transit through these cities on major highways outside of daylight hours.  

Personal travel by U.S. government personnel to these cities is permitted during daylight hours only, with the exception of direct transit through these cities, which may also occur during hours of darkness, the department added.