Jordan Safety Guide
Health, security, and travel safety information
Emergency Numbers
Save these numbers before your trip.
Healthcare
What to know about medical care in Jordan.
Jordan splits its clinics in two. Private hospitals in Amman and Aqaba shine. Foreigners head there first.
King Hussein Medical City and Jordan Hospital in Amman earn respect. For trauma beyond local scope, medevac to Tel Aviv or Beirut looms.
Pharmacies glow on every corner. Pharmacists dispense antibiotics without papers. Carry your script anyway.
Buy travel cover that lifts you out; Jordan won't ask at the border.
- ✓ Pack personal meds in original bottles. Customs officers open them.
- ✓ Drink water like it's going out of style. Wear a hat. Desert sun bites.
Common Risks
Be aware of these potential issues.
Pickpockets love Petra's Siq and Amman's downtown alleys. Bags vanish fast.
Rural roads kill more travelers than any terrorist. Sheep wander. Trucks speed.
Southern desert sun sucks moisture from your lungs. Heatstroke strikes quick.
Scams to Avoid
Watch out for these common tourist scams.
Self-appointed guides swarm the Treasury gate. They promise VIP routes. Prices balloon.
Souk stalls sell fake Roman coins and "ancient" oil lamps. Exporting real relics breaks the law.
Safety Tips
Practical advice to stay safe.
- • Carry a photocopy of your passport and visa separately from the originals.
- • Cover shoulders and knees. Smiles widen outside Amman.
- • Use Uber or Careem in the capital. Meters in yellow taxis stay broken.
- • Shared service taxis charge per seat. Ask the price twice.
- • Avoid discussing sensitive regional politics in public.
- • Request before you shoot a portrait. Soldiers say no. Women may turn away.
Information for Specific Travelers
Safety considerations for different traveler groups.
Women travel solo here daily. Stares come free. Violence is rare.
- → App cars track your ride. Safer at 2 a.m.
- → A crisp "la shukran" ends most hassles. Keep walking.
Jordan does not outlaw same-sex relations. The penal code stays silent.
- → Exercise discretion and avoid public displays of affection.
- → Dating apps work here. Yet stay alert. Police stings are rare but documented. Swap messages, meet in cafés, and trust your gut. One wrong swipe can turn a fling into a nightmare.
Travel Insurance
Protect yourself before you travel.
Private hospitals in Jordan charge steep fees. A broken leg can cost 15,000 JOD. A medevac to Europe runs higher. Buy travel insurance that covers evacuation. Skimp here and you gamble your savings.
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