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Electricity

Electricity
Jordan uses a mix of socket types (both two- and three-pin plugs). The standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50Hz, but actual numbers are rather inconsistent. Bringing a power plug adaptor and voltage converter is recommended.

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    Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)

    Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)

    The Queen Alia International Airport is Jordan's primary international air hub. Passengers can take the Sariyah shuttle bus connecting the airport to Tabarbour (North) Bus Station via the Seventh Circle. These buses run every half hour from 6am to 6pm and every hour from 6pm to midnight. Journey time is normally somewhere between 45 and 60 minutes. Taxis operate on a 24/7 basis and may be easily hired at the airport. Fares are fixed and current prices displayed at the taxi park.

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    Passport & Visa

    Passport & Visa

    Nationals of most countries are eligible for a single-entry visa upon arrival. The visa process is normally quick and uncomplicated, with no paperwork involved. The upon-arrival visas are not issued at King Hussein Bridge or Wadi Araba land border crossing points. Having Israeli border crossing stamps can possibly complicate coming into or leaving Jordan. The Jordan Pass is recognised universally, and entitles the holder to a waiving of the visa fee. For multiple-entry visas, travellers will need to apply in advance prior to travel. Consult the link below to find out whether a visa is required for you.

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    Public Transport

    Public Transport

    Amman’s public transport system operates through a combination of service taxis, microbuses, and intercity buses. Yellow service taxis follow fixed numbered routes with standard fares, stopping informally at the base of hills. They offer the most efficient urban transport but lack marked stops. For longer journeys, JETT buses provide affordable and comfortable connections to major cities, though departures are limited to a few daily trips. Within the city, microbuses (shared minivans) are the cheapest option. Unfortunately, they run unpredictably, departing only when full. Since 2023, Amman’s Bus Rapid Transit system has introduced two routes: the Red Line from Sweileh to Ras Al-Ain downtown, and the Blue Line from Sweileh to Mahatta Terminal, intersecting at Sports City. The BRT offers air-conditioned reliability, though microbuses remain essential for local routes.

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    Taxi

    Taxi

    There are plenty of yellow cabs circulating around the city. You can easily flag them down, and they are generally inexpensive. That said, it is important that you take note of the cab meter being reset and functioning when you get in. There have been reports of drivers trying to avoid turning the meter on for reasons of heavy traffic or bad weather, so do insist the meter be used regardless of any possible circumstance. Uber is widely used in Amman, and so is its Middle Eastern counterpart Careem.

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