Dubai Visa for Jordanians 2026: Requirements, Fees & Process

Quick answer: Jordanian citizens with an ordinary passport need a UAE tourist visa arranged before travel. There's no visa on arrival for ordinary Jordanian passports. You can apply online for a 30-day, 60-day or 90-day visa with a passport copy and a photo, and you don't need to visit the UAE Embassy in Amman. Jordan is one of four nationalities on Kite Star Tourism's 90-day leisure visa: complete applications are submitted the same day, and approval usually comes the next day.

Do Jordanians Need a Visa for Dubai?

Yes. Jordan isn't on the UAE's visa-free or visa-on-arrival list, so ordinary Jordanian passport holders need a visa approved before boarding. Airlines check this at check-in at Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, at Aqaba, or wherever you fly from, and they won't board you without a valid UAE e-visa.

The visa is fully electronic. Once it's approved you receive a PDF e-visa by email. There's no stamp or sticker to collect, and no embassy appointment.

Not sure which applies to you? Send your passport and residence details to our desk on WhatsApp, and we'll confirm for free.

Dubai Visa Options for Jordanian Passport Holders

*Our service timeline for complete applications, not a UAE government guarantee.

Which visa should you choose?

• A week or two of shopping, a wedding or a short holiday? The 30-day visa is usually the cheapest choice.

• Visiting a son, daughter or sibling who works in the UAE? The 60-day or 90-day visa gives you time to settle in without extending or leaving and re-entering.

• Spending the summer or both Eids with family? The 90-day leisure visa covers the whole stay on one application and has the fastest posting time on our desk.

• Flight in less than a week? Choose the express visa, or the 90-day visa if the longer stay suits you.

Your permitted stay counts from your date of entry into the UAE, not from the day the visa is issued. You must enter before the entry deadline printed on the e-visa, which is usually within 58–60 days of issue.

Documents Required for Jordanians

For most Jordanian applicants the list is short:

1. Passport copy: a clear colour scan of the Jordanian passport bio page, valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date. All four corners must be visible, with no glare on the photo, the national number or the two machine-readable lines at the bottom.

2. Photograph: recent, in colour, with a white background, face fully visible and a neutral expression. A headscarf is fine as long as your whole face, from the hairline to the chin, can be seen. See the photo specifications.

Depending on your profile, the form may also ask for:

• Residence permit (iqama) copy: if you live outside Jordan, for example in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar or Oman.

• Previous UAE visa or residence cancellation papers: if you've lived or worked in the UAE before.

• Supporting documents for children: such as a birth certificate or the family book, when a child travels with one parent or with relatives.

Passports without a national number

Some Jordanian passports are issued without a national number (الرقم الوطني), for example temporary passports. UAE immigration can assess these differently from standard passports. If your passport has no national number, message us before you pay so we can tell you whether an application is likely to go through.

Name Spelling: The Most Common Issue for Jordanian Applicants

Arabic names can be written in English in several ways (Mohammad, Mohammed or Muhammad; Abdallah or Abdullah; Al-Khatib or Alkhatib). UAE immigration matches your application against the passport, so a small difference can cause a correction request or a visa that doesn't match at check-in. For your UAE visa:

• Use the exact English spelling printed in your passport, not the spelling on your social media, an old ticket or a previous visa.

• Enter all name parts in the same order as the passport, including the father's and grandfather's names if they're printed.

• Keep prefixes such as "Al" or "El" exactly as printed, joined or separate, with or without a hyphen.

• If you've renewed your passport and the spelling changed, apply with the new passport and mention the old spelling in the remarks. A visa issued on an old passport doesn't transfer to a new one.

How Jordanians Apply for a Dubai Visa Online (Step by Step)

1. Open the Dubai visa page for Jordanian passports.

2. Set your country of residence: Jordan, or the country where you live now.

3. Choose the 30-day, 60-day or 90-day visa, or express processing if you're travelling soon.

4. Enter each traveller's details exactly as shown on their passport. Each family member, including babies, needs their own application.

5. Upload the passport copy and photo, then pay online by card.

6. Our visa desk checks your documents and submits the application to UAE immigration.

7. Track progress on the Track Visa page. The e-visa arrives by email as a PDF.

8. Check every detail on the e-visa against the passport (name, passport number, date of birth) and tell us straight away if anything is wrong.

For a full guide to the status page, see how to track your Dubai visa application.

Dubai Visa Processing Time for Jordanians

The UAE weekend is Saturday and Sunday, and processing can pause on UAE public holidays, including Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Some profiles go through extra security checks, which can add a few days. Apply at least 2–3 weeks before Eid and the summer holidays, when demand is highest.

When to Choose the 90-Day Leisure Visa

Many Jordanian families visit relatives in the UAE for long stretches, especially around Ramadan and Eid, the school summer break and family weddings. The 90-day leisure visa covers these trips with one application, so you don't need a 30-day visa plus extensions or a trip out of the country and back.

• Who it suits: parents visiting children who work in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah; families spending the summer; anyone who wants maximum time on one visa.

• What it's for: leisure and family visits only. It doesn't allow employment or residence.

• Why it's faster: Jordan is one of only four nationalities (with India, the Philippines and Turkey) on this product, and complete files are posted the same day.

Visiting Family in the UAE

If you're staying with a relative rather than in a hotel, the UAE tourist visa doesn't need the relative to sponsor you. You apply in your own name through us. It still helps to:

• Carry your host's address in the UAE and a phone number where they can be reached.

• Keep a copy of your host's Emirates ID and passport, in case an airline or immigration officer asks where you're staying.

• Make sure your return date on the ticket falls inside your visa period.

If your relative would rather sponsor you directly on a family visit visa, that's a different process, done through their own UAE residence file.

Travel Tips for Jordanians Visiting Dubai

• Flights: direct flights from Amman (AMM) to Dubai take about 3–3.5 hours, with Royal Jordanian, Emirates, flydubai and others. Some flights land at Sharjah (SHJ) instead of Dubai, which is about 30–45 minutes from central Dubai by road. Compare fares on our flight search.

• Peak dates: fares and visa demand rise before Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and the summer. Book and apply early.

• At check-in: have the e-visa printed and saved on your phone.

• Money: Jordanian dinars aren't widely used in Dubai. Carry some UAE dirhams (AED) or a card that works abroad. Exchange houses at the airport and in malls give fair rates.

• Getting around: book your airport transfer, hotel and activities once your visa is approved.

• Help in the UAE: the Embassy of Jordan in Abu Dhabi and the Jordanian Consulate General in Dubai assist Jordanian nationals with lost passports and emergencies.

Arriving in Dubai and Staying Legally

• At the airport: carry the printed e-visa, your return ticket and your hotel or host address. Immigration may scan your eyes or face and take your fingerprints.

• Count your days: your stay starts on your entry date. Note your exit deadline as soon as you land.

• Overstaying: UAE immigration charges daily fines for every day past your visa, and overstaying can lead to a ban. Leave on time or extend before the visa ends.

• Extensions: some tourist visas can be extended from inside the UAE (see Dubai visa extension). Message us at least a week before your visa expires.

• No work: a tourist visa doesn't allow you to work, even for a trial period. You can attend job interviews, but your employer must issue an employment visa before you start. See Dubai tourist visa is not a work visa.

What Slows Down a Jordanian Application

• A name spelling that differs from the passport, or a missing father's or grandfather's name

• A passport valid for less than 6 months

• A passport scan that's cropped, dark or has glare on the details

• A photo that isn't a proper passport-style photo, or a face partly covered

• A previous UAE overstay, absconding case, unused visa or refusal that wasn't mentioned

• An old UAE residence visa that was never cancelled

If you've had a UAE visa rejected before, tell us before applying, and we'll check what probably caused it. See also how to avoid a UAE tourist visa rejection.

Dubai Trip Checklist for Jordanians

• Jordanian passport valid for 6+ months

• Printed UAE e-visa, checked against your passport

• Return or onward flight ticket

• Hotel booking, or your host's address and contact details

• Residence permit, if you're travelling from another country where you live

• Some AED cash, or a card that works abroad

• Travel insurance (recommended)

Why Jordanians Apply With Kite Star Tourism

• 90-day visa with same-day posting: Jordan is one of only four nationalities on this product.

• Simple documents: just your passport copy and photo for most applicants.

• Name check before submission: we catch spelling and name-order problems before they cause delays.

• WhatsApp support: talk to a real person from our Dubai office before and during your trip.

• Flights, hotels and transfers in one place once your visa is approved.

Ready to apply? Start on the Dubai visa page for Jordanians, or message our desk on WhatsApp with your travel dates.