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Do South Korea passport holders need a visa for Jordan?

Visa on arrival

A visa is not required in advance. South Korea 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.

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 of2026-10-19

Distance7,998 km, straight line (~9h 55m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Jordan189 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Jordan passport holders visiting South Korea: Visa required.

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Frequently asked questions

Do South Korea passport holders need a visa for Jordan?

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

How long can South Korea citizens stay in Jordan without a visa?

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Jordan from South Korea?

About 7,998 km in a straight line, roughly ~9h 55m nonstop by air.

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 South Korea

South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia. It extends over the southern half of the Korean Peninsula and includes the adjacent islands. It borders North Korea to its north along the Korean Demilitarized Zone, with the Yellow Sea to the west and the Sea of Japan to the east.. It has a population of about 52 million, of which half live in the Seoul metropolitan area, the world's ninth most populous metropolitan area; its other major cities are Busan, Daegu, and Incheon.

CapitalSeoul

RegionEastern Asia

Population51.7M

Area100,210 km²

CurrencySouth Korean won (1 USD ≈ 1332.10 KRW)

LanguagesKorean

Calling code+82

Drives on theright

TimezoneSeoul (UTC+9)

Nearest airportSeoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), 15 km

Emergency number112 / 113 / 119

UNESCO sites18

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$36,227 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2.5M (2020)

Climate in Seoul

Warmest August, coolest December, driest December, sunniest April.

Monthly climate normals for Seoul, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	4.9°C	-4°C	64mm	218h
February	6°C	-3.4°C	60mm	224h
March	11.3°C	-0.2°C	18mm	304h
April	15.6°C	4.1°C	24mm	319h
May	22°C	12°C	114mm	261h
June	27.4°C	18.1°C	140mm	275h
July	26.3°C	19.5°C	330mm	214h
August	28.4°C	23.1°C	548mm	218h
September	23.5°C	16.1°C	216mm	252h
October	17.9°C	7.6°C	12mm	279h
November	11.2°C	1.6°C	66mm	219h
December	2.5°C	-6°C	3mm	244h

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

South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea, is a country in East Asia. Known as the "Land of the Morning Calm", Korea has served as a cultural bridge between its neighbors, China and Japan, for a long time. In the 2nd half of the 20th century, South Korea emerged from the shadows of its turbulent past and achieved impressive economic growth, making it one of the world's most affluent countries today. South Korean pop culture, especially K-pop, is incredibly popular worldwide, driving higher levels of tourism to this nation. Despite their modernity and love for high technology, Koreans also take great pride in their history and traditions, and there many well-preserved historical sites that can give history buffs a glimpse into the ancient past.

Upcoming public holidays

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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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