Ammon News - The United States Department of State on Tuesday renewed its travel advisory for Jordan, raising the alert to Level 3: Reconsider Travel due to security risks and ordering the departure of non-essential U.S. government personnel and their family members effective March 2, 2026.

The order of the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members of government personnel also includes Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq and Bahrain.

In a statement, the department said the decision comes amid escalating regional tensions, particularly following the onset of hostilities between the United States and Iran on February 28, there has been an ongoing threat of drone and missile attacks from Iran and significant disruptions to commercial flights.

The department warned of the risk of terrorist violence that could occur without warning, noting that potential targets may include tourist sites, transportation hubs, markets and shopping malls, and local government buildings.

While describing Jordan as relatively stable, the statement stressed that heightened regional tensions have created a complex security environment that could change rapidly.

Several areas were designated as Level 4: Do Not Travel, including Mansheyat al Ghayyath, Ruwayshid, and the border with Syria and Iraq, designated Syrian refugee camps in Jordan, Rusayfah city and the Baqa’a neighborhood of Ayn Basha.

The department noted that all official travel by U.S. government personnel to these areas is subject to strict restrictions, including daytime travel only, while personal travel to these locations is prohibited.

It also urged reconsideration of travel to Zarqa city and Ma’an city, as well as certain areas of Ma’an Governorate, with additional movement restrictions imposed on official U.S. personnel, particularly during nighttime hours.

The advisory further called on U.S. citizens who choose to travel to Jordan to prepare an emergency departure plan that does not rely on U.S. government assistance, avoid demonstrations and large gatherings, monitor local media, enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) for updates, and purchase travel insurance covering medical evacuation and trip cancellation.

The updated advisory comes amid continuing regional tensions and their security implications across the Middle East.