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Jordan - Consular Information Sheet
April 8, 1994

Country Description:  The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a constitutional
monarchy with a developing economy.  While Jordan is modern and Western-
oriented, Islamic ideals and beliefs provide the conservative foundation of
the country's customs, laws and practices.  Tourist facilities are widely
available, although quality may vary depending on price and location.  The
workweek in Jordan is Sunday through Thursday.

Entry Requirements:  Passports are required.  Visitors may obtain a visa for
Jordan at international ports of entry, not including the Allenby Bridge,
upon arrival.  Entry into Jordan is sometimes not granted to persons,
especially U.S.-Jordanian dual nationals, with passports showing an Israeli
visa or exit/entry stamp.  For further information, travelers can contact
the Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, 3504 International Drive
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, telephone [phone].

Medical Facilities:  Basic modern medical care and medicines are available
in the principal cities of Jordan, but not necessarily in outlying areas.
Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for services.
U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States.
Supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage has proved
useful.  The international travelers hotline at the Centers for Disease
Control, telephone [phone], has additional useful health information.

Information on Crime:  Crime is generally not a serious problem for
travelers in Jordan.  However, petty crime is prevalent in the downtown
Amman Hashemiyah Court area and around the Roman amphitheater.  Visiting
these areas during daylight and in groups will reduce the risk of petty
crime.  The loss or theft of a U.S. passport abroad should be reported
immediately to local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
Useful information on safeguarding valuables, protecting personal security,
and other matters while traveling abroad is provided in the Department of
State pamphlets, "A Safe Trip Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers to the Middle
East and North Africa."  They are available from the Superintendent of
Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

Drug Penalties:  U.S. citizens are subject to the laws and legal practices
of the country in which they travel.  Penalties for possession, use or
trafficking in illegal drugs are severe in Jordan, and convicted offenders
can expect jail sentences and fines.

Areas of Instability:  There is a risk of violent incidents during
demonstrations, other large public gatherings, or in refugee camps.  Two non-
American tourists were attacked in separate incidents in February in
downtown Amman, following the violence in the West Bank town of Hebron on
February 25.

Land mines are located within two miles of all military installations and
borders, including the popular Dead Sea area.  Mine fields are fenced off
and marked with signs carrying a skull and crossbones, but the fences and
signs may be in poor repair or hard to see.  Avoiding these areas reduces
the risk of accidentally setting off a mine.

Terrorism:  Tension in the region remains high, especially in the wake of
the violence in the West Bank town of Hebron.  Although there is no specific
information on threats to U.S. citizens or U.S. targets in Jordan, terrorism
remains a concern.  U.S. citizens in Jordan can receive more detailed
information from the U.S. Embassy in Amman on reducing the risk of becoming
a target of terrorist attack.

Dual Nationality:  Although no longer subject to immediate conscription, all
U.S.-Jordanian dual national males under the age of thirty-seven are
required to register for service in the Jordanian military.  Those subject
to registration may be prevented from leaving Jordan until permission to do
so is obtained.  This permission is often granted to U.S. citizens, but may
take some time to obtain and is limited to one trip only.  Consular
assistance to dual nationals may be limited in some instances.

Registration:  U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy can obtain
updated information on travel and security within Jordan.

Embassy Location:  The U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan, is located in Abdoun,
Jabel Amman, P.O. Box 354.  The telephone number is (962) (6) 820-101.

No. 94-044

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated August 31, 1993, and the
public announcement of March 1, 1994, to add information on areas of
instability, and to update the information on terrorism, crime, and entry
requirements.