French GuianaJordan: Visa on arrival

French GuianaJordan

Do France passport holders need a visa for Jordan?

Visa on arrival

A visa is not required in advance. France passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Jordan, typically valid for 3 months.

A visa is issued at the border on arrival, usually for a fee, with no advance application.

French Guiana does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a France passport. See the France passport.

Source: visasnews.com (checked September 16, 2026).

RequirementVisa on arrival

Maximum stay3 months

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-21

Visa-free access to Jordan189 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Jordan passport holders visiting French Guiana: Visa required.

Other visa-free destinations for France passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do France passport holders need a visa for Jordan?

A visa is not required in advance. France passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Jordan, typically valid for 3 months.

How long can France citizens stay in Jordan without a visa?

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

What currency is used in Jordan?

Jordanian dinar (JOD).

What is the emergency number in Jordan?

911.

What time zone is Jordan in?

Amman (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Amman?

Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport (ADJ), about 7 km away.

How many countries can enter Jordan without a visa?

189 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Jordan visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About French Guiana

French Guiana, also known by its French name Guyane or Guyane française, is an overseas department and region of France located on the northern coast of South America in the Guianas and the West Indies. Bordered by Suriname to the west and Brazil to the east and south, French Guiana covers a total area of 84,000 km2 (32,000 sq mi) and a land area of 83,534 km2 (32,253 sq mi). As of January 2026, it is home to 298,554 people.

RegionSouth America

Area83,534 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+594

Drives on theright

Climate in French Guiana

Warmest October, coolest January, driest October, sunniest October. Best time to visit: January, February, March, July, August, September, October.

Monthly climate normals for French Guiana, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	28.3°C	21.7°C	136mm	272h
February	28.7°C	21.4°C	112mm	269h
March	29.7°C	22.1°C	189mm	271h
April	28°C	22.3°C	604mm	166h
May	28.1°C	22.5°C	514mm	179h
June	28.6°C	22.1°C	383mm	234h
July	29.4°C	21.8°C	202mm	285h
August	30.4°C	22.1°C	136mm	322h
September	32°C	22.2°C	74mm	323h
October	32.9°C	22.8°C	71mm	334h
November	28.6°C	22.3°C	310mm	213h
December	28.5°C	22.1°C	240mm	258h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

French Guiana is an overseas French department and region in the Amazonia region of South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Brazil and Suriname. It is governed as an overseas department of France with the same rights and privileges granted to all other French departments, and it benefits financially from the arrangement. Compared to the other "Guianas", French Guiana has the most visible preserved rainforest and a more relaxed and organized lifestyle, but also the highest prices and the least backpacker infrastructure.

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Toussaint

November 11, 2026Armistice de 1918

December 25, 2026Noël

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About Jordan

Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. Jordan is bordered by Syria to the north, Iraq to the east, Saudi Arabia to the south, and both Israel and Palestine to the west. The Jordan River, flowing into the Dead Sea, is located along the country's western border within the Jordan Rift Valley. Jordan has a small coastline along the Red Sea in its southwest, separated by the Gulf of Aqaba from Egypt. Amman is the country's capital and largest city, as well as the most populous city in the Levant.

CapitalAmman

RegionWestern Asia

Population11.5M

Area89,342 km²

CurrencyJordanian dinar (1 USD ≈ 0.71 JOD)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+962

Drives on theright

TimezoneAmman (UTC+3)

Nearest airportMarka International (Amman Civil) Airport (ADJ), 7 km

Emergency number911

UNESCO sites8

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$5,348 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.2M (2020)

Climate in Amman

Warmest September, coolest January, driest June, sunniest July. Best time to visit: June, July, August, September, October.

Monthly climate normals for Amman, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	9.5°C	4.3°C	126mm	250h
February	11.8°C	5.3°C	87mm	265h
March	16.2°C	7.8°C	171mm	320h
April	19.7°C	10.2°C	24mm	363h
May	26.5°C	15°C	43mm	396h
June	28.8°C	17°C	0mm	397h
July	32.9°C	20.8°C	0mm	411h
August	31.3°C	19.9°C	0mm	399h
September	34°C	22.6°C	0mm	347h
October	28.9°C	18°C	1mm	337h
November	17.8°C	11.2°C	79mm	286h
December	14.6°C	7.5°C	21mm	277h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Jordan is an Arab kingdom in the Middle East, at the crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe. It has been repeatedly called an "oasis of stability" in the Middle East. Since the 1940s, millions have immigrated to Jordan for a better life. With an extensive collection of tourist attractions, ranging from biblical sites to seaside sites, there is a lot to see and do in Jordan.

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