Latest updates: Laws and culture β updated information on Ramadan Exercise a high degree of caution in Jordan due to the threat of terrorism, civil unrest and demonstrations. Avoid all travel to all areas within 5 km of the border with Syria, with the exception of the tourist site Umm Qais, due to incidents linked to the conflict in Syria. Avoid all travel to all areas within 5 km of the border with Iraq, due to incidents linked to the conflict in that country.
Avoid all travel to the east of the city of Ruwaished, in northeastern Jordan, due to military activity and the lack of emergency facilities. Avoid non-essential travel to all refugee camps, including Zaatari and Azraq due to the unpredictable security situation.
Back to top. The situation at the Jaber border crossing remains unpredictable due to the unstable security situation in Syria. Verify its status before travelling. However, reduced hours or closures on short notice may affect operating hours at the land border crossings with Israel. Verify the status of the border crossing before you travel to the border. Clashes involving small arms and mortar fire have occurred in the areas bordering Syria and Iraq, due to the ongoing conflict in these countries.
Borders with Syria and Iraq are highly militarized. Government security forces may engage vehicles and people coming into Jordan illegally. Some refugee camps are located close to urban centres and are not always visibly demarcated. You should exercise caution and be aware of your surroundings at all times to avoid inadvertently entering a camp.
Transnational and domestic terrorist groups have demonstrated the capability to plan and implement attacks in Jordan. Terrorist attacks could occur at any time. Jordanian security forces have increased their operations across the country. This has resulted in the deaths of suspected terrorists, bystanders and local security officers. Further counterterrorism operations are expected throughout Jordan. Heightened security measures are in place. Demonstrations occur regularly.
