Jordan travel advice

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all but essential travel to within 3km of the entire Syrian border, and to within 6km of the Syrian border between routes 15 and 35. This is due to the risk of small arms fire, stray mortars, or other attacks in the area. See Border areas

There is a heightened risk of protests across Jordan following a major US announcement on the status of Jerusalem. You should remain vigilant at all times. Avoid political gatherings and demonstrations. Stay away from downtown Amman and the centres of other towns and cities after Friday midday prayers as violent incidents have been known to occur at these times. From time to time, violent incidents have also occurred on several university campuses. See Political situation

Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Jordan. There were a number of incidents in 2016, some serious. Attacks could be indiscriminate including in places visited by foreigners, particularly hotels, shopping malls and tourist sites. You should take extra care, and in the event of an incident, follow the advice of the Jordanian authorities. See Terrorism

There’s a heightened risk of terrorism against aviation. Additional security measures which restrict electronic devices on-board planes, have been in place on flights departing from Jordan to the UK since March. You should co-operate fully with security officials. For more information about how this may affect your flight, including if you’re transiting through Jordan on the way to the UK, read this guidance page and contact your airline or travel company if you have further questions.

The Desert Highway (highway 15) has occasionally been closed due to unrest in Ma’an, and parts of the highway between Karak and Aqaba may also be blocked at times. If you’re using the highway in the area you should exercise caution and follow police instructions.

Around 65,000 British nationals visited Jordan in 2016. Most visits are trouble free.

You can contact the emergency services by calling 911.

If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.

Take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling.