The Jordan Pass Pays Your Visa Fee If You Stay Three Nights — Epoche B1
The Jordan Pass is a single ticket, bought online before you fly, that covers entry to Petra and dozens of other sites — and, if you meet one condition, waives the tourist visa fee at the border. That condition is what travellers miss, so this FAQ follows the trip in order. 1. When do I buy it? Before you arrive. The pass must be issued while you are still outside Jordan; buying it after landing does not waive the visa fee. You pay online and receive a document with a QR code. Print it and keep a copy on your phone. 2. Which tier should I choose? There are three, differing mainly in how many days you may enter Petra: one, two or three. As of this writing the price difference between them is small, so a second Petra day costs far less than a second ticket would. 3. Does the arithmetic really work? Usually, yes, for anyone going to Petra. A single Petra ticket alone costs roughly what the pass costs, and the waived visa fee is worth about forty dinars on top. Check the current figures before buying, since prices change. 4. What is the minimum stay? At least three consecutive nights in Jordan. Leave earlier and the border authorities may charge the visa fee after all; the pass itself still works at the sites. 5. How is it used? At immigration, present the QR code with your passport; the officer scans it instead of taking the visa fee. At each site gate, the same code is scanned again. Each pass is personal, and must be used within a limited period after your first visit. The wider point: Jordan has bundled its border and its ruins into one purchase. Unusual, and worth understanding before you pay twice. References Jordan Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities (n.d.). Jordan Pass: terms and conditions. Amman: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities (jordanpass.jo, accessed 2026). UNESCO World Heritage Centre (1985). Petra. World Heritage List. Paris: UNESCO.