Jordan travel advisory

What the advisory says

Reconsider travel to Jordan due to terrorism and armed conflict . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. As of August 29, 2026, family members may join U.S. government employees who work in Jordan. Armed Conflict Following the onset of hostilities between the United States and Iran on February 28, 2026, there has been an ongoing threat of drone and missile attacks from Iran and significant disruptions to commercial flights. 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 .