Security level:

In recent years, there has been a partial increase in criminal activity, mainly due to socio-economic problems in the Kingdom. There have been sporadic confirmed incidents of aggression towards foreigners.
Bulgarian citizens visiting the country for various reasons should be vigilant and take all routine measures for their safety against theft, fraud, or physical assault. The Embassy strongly advises against independent visits and travel in the country without the accompaniment of tour guides and well-known local persons.
We recommend that you do not travel to border areas, including border checkpoints, with Syria and Iraq. For security reasons, we do not recommend traveling independently to the cities of Zarqa and Ma'an.
When travelling, especially in the Jordan Valley (in the border areas with Israel), you may encounter roadblocks set up by the authorities at short notice and without warning. The instructions of the police/security personnel must be followed without question.
Violent clashes are possible during demonstrations and strikes. It is therefore advisable to stay away from crowds.
When using private or rental cars, be aware of fake, provoked, or manipulated accidents.
In exchange for cash payments, perpetrators offer not to press charges, to repair the alleged material damage themselves, or to arrange treatment for the alleged injury themselves.
Women traveling alone are advised to be extra vigilant and to use official and organized transportation.
General emergency number for ambulance, fire department, and police: 911
Tourist police: 91040

Healthcare:

The country has a well-developed network of public and private hospitals, but treatment costs are high. Hospitals require a security deposit (in cash or by debit/credit card) before any serious treatment, unless the patient has health insurance in Jordan. In this context, it is recommended that you take out medical insurance with a local company for long stays.
For short-term (tourist, business, or personal) trips, it is strongly recommended that you take out travel medical insurance. In this case, you should make sure in advance that the insurance policy covers treatment in Jordan.
The Kingdom has a well-developed pharmacy network offering a wide range of local and foreign medicines. If you use specific medicines, you may bring a sufficient quantity for the duration of your stay, but you must also carry the relevant prescription.

Road traffic:

The road network is relatively well developed and tourist destinations are accessible. Special attention should be paid when traveling in the evening and at night, as there may be obstacles on the roads (animals, oncoming traffic, pedestrians). The main highway connecting the cities of Amman and Aqaba, the Desert Highway, passes through populated areas. Vehicles entering the country must carry a Carnet de Passage.
Compulsory civil liability insurance must be taken out at the border.
There are restrictions on the use of diesel vehicles in the country.
In this regard, foreigners' personal vehicles cannot refuel with diesel fuel at gas stations, and there are a number of restrictions on allowing such vehicles to enter Jordanian territory. Driving after consuming alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited.
Driving after consuming alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited.
In the event of a traffic accident resulting in bodily injury through no fault of the driver, the police may arrest those involved in the accident.

General emergency number for ambulance, fire department, and police: 911

Specifics of the local legislation:

Jordanian legislation is a mixture of civil and religious laws.
There are three main types of courts in Jordan: civil, military, and religious.
Civil courts decide all civil and criminal cases that are not specifically reserved for other courts. Although martial law was lifted in 1991, certain crimes relating to national security are still tried in state security courts administered by the Jordanian army. These crimes include espionage, bribery of public officials, drug or arms trafficking, smuggling, and crimes against security and the ruling dynasty. Religious courts have jurisdiction over all matters related to civil status. Sharia (Muslim religious law) applies to Muslims. Christian church councils rule on cases involving members of their communities. Civil courts administer cases involving other religious groups, including Protestants, usually applying the religious law of the closest religious community.
Possession and trafficking of drugs are punishable by long prison sentences (up to life imprisonment) even for the smallest amounts and for any type of drug.
Jordanian criminal law includes the death penalty.
Photographing military sites and facilities, as well as important state sites and elements of strategic infrastructure, is strictly prohibited.
Insulting the king and members of the ruling dynasty is a punishable offense.
It is recommended that clothing and behavior in public places be in accordance with local customs and religious practices. Alcohol may only be consumed in hotels and restaurants that have the appropriate license.
Unmarried local couples are not allowed to stay together in hotel rooms, but exceptions are made for foreigners.
Inappropriate displays of intimacy in public places (even between married couples) may result in attacks by the local population, arrests, and imprisonment.

Customs requirements:

The limit for importing/exporting foreign currency is no more than 10,000 Jordanian dinars or their equivalent in foreign currency. When leaving Jordan with currency, you should also check the rules of the country you are traveling to.
Foreigners are allowed to bring up to 20 cartons of cigarettes and one bottle (maximum 1 liter) of alcohol into Jordan.
It is not permitted to import drones and binoculars, optical sights, cold and firearms, ammunition, radio equipment, as well as drugs and pornographic materials.
It is permitted to import up to one camera/one video camera for personal use.
Credit cards are generally accepted in hotels and restaurants frequented by tourists. Currency exchange (e.g., euros, US dollars) is possible at authorized exchange offices. Cash withdrawals from ATMs can be made with debit and credit cards.
The export of antiques, shells, corals, stones, petrified wood, and antique gold and silver items is prohibited.
For the export of oriental carpets and traditional mosaics, a certificate must be obtained in advance proving that they are not of historical or cultural value.
When purchasing items that can be classified as antiques, an invoice (preferably in English) should always be requested.

Practical advice:

The security situation in Jordan is currently stable. There are sporadic problems in certain areas of the Kingdom caused by protests related to the situation in the Gaza Strip, as well as high levels of unemployment and the deepening socio-economic crisis in the country. The security forces are taking swift and adequate measures to contain them.
The Embassy does not recommend independent travel without prior information about the situation. It is advisable to travel within the country accompanied by tour operators or well-known local persons. When travelling independently by rental car, the Embassy remains available for practical advice and recommends communication with reliable local tourist guides.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends that Bulgarian tourists or visitors stay in contact with the Embassy during their stay in the country and contact it in a timely manner in case of need.
Bulgarian citizens visiting the country should be aware that photographing government buildings, embassies, hotels, military sites, and other places with armed guards and heightened security measures is strictly prohibited
There are about 80 valleys (wadis) in Jordan. With the onset of the rainy season in the country (usually November-April), there is a risk of flooding, including in the canyon in the Petra tourist complex. Before traveling to the country, check the weather forecast. If you find yourself in an emergency situation, go to the highest point and do not try to cross the water. If you are in a vehicle, try to drive to a safe place. If necessary, call the national emergency number 911 or contact the Civil Defense Directorate at +962 5661111.
During the month of Ramadan, Bulgarian citizens residing in Jordan should bear in mind that from sunrise to sunset there is a general abstinence/prohibition on eating, water, and other beverages, as well as smoking in public places (except in the hotels where they are staying or establishments that are open and provide the necessary privacy). This issue is a sensitive one for the public.
There are no formal restrictions on clothing, but it is recommended that it be within generally accepted norms, bearing in mind that Jordan observes Muslim traditions, customs, and morals of behavior. The consumption of alcohol in public places is prohibited and not tolerated by local authorities.
Jordanians are friendly and welcoming to foreigners, but the conservative nature of society imposes restrictions and requires caution and tact on the part of foreign visitors.

Local currency:

Jordanian dinar (JOD)
1 USD – 0,71 JOD (fixed)

Passport – valid for at least 6 (six) months from the date of travel. Holders of ordinary passports can obtain a visa at the border.

No visa is required for stays of up to 90 (ninety) days within a period of 180 (one hundred and eighty) days for holders of service and diplomatic passports.

Please note!
Your passport must have at least one full blank page for the entry visa to be affixed. There should be no other visas on the back of this page, except for border control stamps.

Bulgarian citizens with ordinary passports can obtain visas at the Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in Bucharest, as well as at border checkpoints, including airports (except when arriving by ferry from Egypt).
The price is 40 Jordanian dinars (about 56.4 US dollars).

A convenient tool when traveling to Jordan is the Jordan Pass tourist package - https://jordanpass.jo/. Its price includes exemption from visa fees for a minimum stay of three nights and covers admission to many tourist sites. It is advisable to purchase it when traveling to the capital Amman, where the visa is paid for, unlike in Aqaba. Upon arrival and departure from the same BCP in Aqaba (except for the Wadi Araba BCP with Israel), the visa is valid for 30 days.

Upon arrival and departure from the same border crossing point in Aqaba (except for the Wadi Araba border crossing point with Israel), visas for stays of up to 30 days are free of charge. Visa requirements when crossing the King Hussein Bridge/Allenby Bridge border crossing point:

Visa requirements when crossing the King Hussein Bridge/Allenby Bridge border crossing point:
1. Upon arrival in Jordan from an airport and departure from the country via the King Hussein Bridge/Allenby Bridge border crossing for a period not exceeding three months, travelers will not be charged visa fees upon re-entry into Jordan.
2. Upon entering Jordan through the King Hussein Bridge/Allenby Bridge border crossing for the first time, a visa will be issued upon arrival at a cost of 40 Jordanian dinars, valid for one month.
3. Travellers are exempt from visa fees if they have a Jordan Pass tourist package - https://jordanpass.jo/.
4. Travellers pay a departure tax of 10 Jordanian dinars for stays longer than 24 hours.
5. Holders of diplomatic passports who are not accredited in Jordan are exempt from visa fees but pay a departure tax.

Considering the above, the Embassy considers air routes to Jordan to be more convenient.
The visa that you can obtain upon entry at the border crossing point is valid for a stay of up to 30 days, after which it can be extended for another two months at the relevant police station. After their expiry, it is possible to renew them for another two months at the Borders and Residence Department.
For a six-month multiple-entry visa without the possibility of extension, travellers must pay 120 Jordanian dinars (about 170 US dollars).

It is recommended that tourists have medical insurance for the duration of their stay in Jordan.

Foreigners can only work in Jordan if they have a work visa. Foreigners who have entered the country on tourist visas are not allowed to be hired for work.

There is no signed agreement on legal assistance between Bulgaria and Jordan.

Preparation of Bulgarian personal documents:

The Embassy in Amman accepts applications for the issuance of Bulgarian personal documents. The application form can be downloaded HERE

Full information about the service is available HERE

If Bulgarian identity documents have expired, minors must present the original or a certified copy of their birth certificate.
If using the DHL service for Jordan, the cost of shipping a package weighing up to 0.5 kg from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Amman is BGN 92.41 or EUR 47.25.

Marital status and Bulgarian citizenship:

The Consular Service at the Embassy in Amman can process the registration of births, marriages, or deaths of Bulgarian citizens.
Parents of a newborn child or those who have entered into marriage must obtain a birth/marriage certificate within six months, which must be certified consecutively with the signature and seal of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of Jordan and the Consular Service at the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Amman, accompanied by a certified translation and registered with the municipality at the permanent address (in the case of marriage - to the spouse; in the case of birth - to the mother or to the person who is a Bulgarian citizen)

In the event of the death of a Bulgarian citizen, the Jordanian documents issued for the event (death certificate, medical reports) should be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of Jordan and certified by the Consular Service of the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Amman, provided with a legalized translation, and registered with the municipality at the permanent address of the deceased Bulgarian citizen.

Bulgarian diplomatic and consular missions abroad do not finance or perform activities related to the service and transportation of the deceased. In the event of death, the relatives of the deceased Bulgarian citizen should contact a funeral home/agency in the country of residence to find out about the services and transportation of the deceased abroad.

In all cases of citizens who have become insolvent and penniless for various reasons, their relatives have the option of immediately depositing an amount into the account of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs so that the embassy can provide financial assistance on site equivalent to the amount deposited.

For more information on the preparation of civil status certificates, please visit the following LINK
Information on procedures related to Bulgarian citizenship (acquisition, restoration, release, and establishment of Bulgarian citizenship) is available HERE

Certifications and legalizations:

Jordan is not a party to the 1961 Hague Convention and there is no bilateral legal assistance treaty between Bulgaria and Jordan. Therefore, the Consular Service at the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Amman certifies the seal of the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants affixed to Jordanian documents bearing the necessary certifications from the competent Jordanian institutions, after which the Jordanian documents can be used in Bulgaria with a legalized translation.
The same applies to documents drawn up in Bulgaria, which must be stamped by the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Amman, and the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants in order to be used in Jordan.