The spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, Tariq Al-Majali, confirmed that the ministry has implemented a series of simplified procedures to boost the tourism sector and facilitate entry into the Kingdom as part of the implementation of the economic modernization vision.
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In a special statement to the Jordan News Agency (Petra), Al-Majali explained that these measures aim to ease the entry of foreign nationals into the Kingdom, contributing to the enhancement of tourism and making Jordan an attractive destination for tourists and investors from around the world.
He clarified that the procedures include allowing foreign nationals and Arabs residing in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and all European countries to enter the Kingdom without the need for prior approvals, provided they hold valid residence in those countries for no less than four months.
Al-Majali also highlighted that these measures include Syrian nationals residing in European countries, with the scope of included European countries expanded to include all European nations, rather than just EU member states.
He pointed out that nationals of South Sudan and Libya will be allowed to enter the Kingdom without prior approvals, in an effort to simplify procedures related to medical tourism and increase the benefits derived from Jordan's positive reputation in the healthcare field.
The spokesperson further stated that the ministry will handle nationals of countries still requiring prior approval in the same way as citizens of the countries where they reside, provided they hold a valid residence for four months in those countries.
Additionally, the ministry will allow holders of Schengen visas and U.S. visas to enter the Kingdom, whether or not they have used these visas. A five-year multiple-entry visa will be granted, with a stay of up to three months per visit through border centers without the need to visit security centers.
In a related matter, Al-Majali mentioned that the ministry will permit domestic workers accompanying their Jordanian sponsors residing in the Gulf countries or citizens of those countries to enter the Kingdom and obtain temporary residence for three months, facilitating visits by Jordanian expatriates and their families from the GCC.
He urged those wishing to visit the Kingdom to make use of the electronic services offered by the ministry through its official website:
www.moi.gov.jo, emphasizing that these measures are part of ongoing efforts to enhance Jordan's position as a leading tourist and investment destination in the region. - Petra
