Jordan – Level 3: Reconsider Travel Advisory Issued October 23, 2026
Reconsider travel
to Jordan due to terrorism and armed conflict. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
U.S. government employee travel restrictions
Due to safety risks, U.S. government employees need special authorization to travel to Jordan. Additional staffing posture adjustments may be imposed on U.S. personnel under Chief of Mission security responsibility due to evolving security issues.
Armed conflict
Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure resulting in civilian casualties and severe travel disruptions. The hostilities have the potential to escalate rapidly beyond that immediate area.
Terrorism
There is a risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Jordan. Visit the U.S. Department of State’s country reports on terrorism to learn more.
Terrorists may attack without warning, including such targets as:
- Tourist locations;
- Transportation hubs;
- Markets and shopping malls;
- Local government buildings.
Jordan is relatively stable but due to high tensions in the region, the security environment remains complex and can change quickly.
Zarqa City
There is heightened risk of terrorism and crime in Zarqa City.
- All U.S. government personnel on official travel to this area must follow U.S. embassy travel restrictions. When traveling at night, U.S. government personnel on official travel must use major highways.
- Personal travel by U.S. government personnel to these areas is allowed only during daylight hours. Direct transit through these areas is permissible at night along major highways.
Ma’an City and Ma’an Governorate
There is heightened risk of terrorism and crime in the following areas:
- Ma’an city
- All areas of Ma’an Governorate east of Highway 15 (“The Desert Highway”)
- All areas of Ma’an Governorate within two kilometers to the west of Highway 15
- All U.S. government personnel on official travel to these areas must follow U.S. embassy travel restrictions. When traveling at night, U.S. government personnel on official travel must use major highways.
- Personal travel by U.S. government personnel to these areas is allowed only during daylight hours. Direct transit through these areas is permissible at night along major highways.
- Review our information on Terrorism and Travel to High-Risk Areas.
Aviation Safety
For more information, Americans should consult the Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices.
Do not travel to:
- Mansheyat al Ghayyath, Ruwayshid, and the border with Syria and Iraq due to the risk of terrorism and unrest.
- Designated Syrian refugee camps in Jordan due to the Government of Jordan’s restrictions on entry into these camps.
- Rusayfah city due to the risk of terrorism and crime.
- The Baqa’a neighborhood of Ayn Basha due to risk of terrorism and crime.
Source: https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.jor.html
Originally Published: October 23, 2026