Jordan does not require travel insurance to enter, but private clinics demand payment upfront. Medical repatriation to France from Amman comes at a steep cost. Knowing which cover you need before you go can save you from a nasty surprise if something goes wrong.
Get my quoteIs travel insurance compulsory in Jordan?
Travel insurance is not required to enter Jordan. It is, however, strongly recommended: private clinics, far better equipped than public hospitals, require immediate payment or direct billing. Without cover, you will need to settle all medical costs out of your own pocket.
Why take out travel insurance for Jordan?
- Medical bills to settle on the spot: Private Jordanian clinics require immediate payment for each procedure. Without insurance, you pay in full before receiving treatment.
- Medical repatriation: Flying a patient back to France on a medical aircraft is extremely expensive. Only travel insurance covers this cost.
- Health risks not to overlook: France Diplomatie flags typhoid fever, hepatitis A and MERS-CoV among the risks in Jordan. An infectious episode can quickly require admission to a private clinic.
- Theft or loss of luggage: In busy tourist areas, theft does happen. A baggage guarantee compensates you for stolen or lost items up to your policy’s limits.
- Trip cancellation or curtailment: An unexpected event before departure (illness, accident, family emergency) may force you to cancel. Cancellation insurance reimburses your non-refundable costs under your policy’s terms.
What your Yupwego Jordan travel insurance covers
Yupwego recommends a minimum of 500 000 € cover for a trip to Jordan.
- Medical expenses and hospitalisation: Yupwego settles bills directly with the clinic, so you pay nothing upfront, even at a private facility.
- Medical repatriation: If your condition requires a medically supervised return to France, repatriation costs are covered under your policy’s terms.
- Third-party liability: If you cause harm to someone else in Jordan, your insurance covers the resulting costs up to your policy’s limits.
- Cancellation and curtailment: Reimbursement of non-refundable expenses if you cancel or cut short your trip for a covered reason (illness, accident, family emergency).
- Luggage and valuables: Compensation for theft or loss of your belongings, up to the limits set in your policy.
Health and healthcare in Jordan
In Jordan, sanitary conditions are broadly acceptable in major cities, though public hospitals can have variable waiting times and limited comfort. Private clinics offer a higher standard of care but require immediate payment: insurance with direct billing is essential to avoid large upfront costs. France Diplomatie flags typhoid fever, hepatitis A and MERS-CoV (avoid all contact with camelids) as the main health risks. Drinking sealed bottled water reduces the risk of gastroenteritis, which can quickly lead to a hospital stay.
Entry requirements for Jordan
French nationals must present a passport valid for at least 6 months after their arrival date in Jordan. A visa is compulsory: it can be obtained online through the Jordanian Ministry of Interior portal or on arrival at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman (40 JOD). For stays of more than 14 days, registration with local authorities is required within the first 14 days (failure to do so incurs a fine of 200 JOD). Jordan is outside the European area: the European Health Insurance Card is not valid there, and a tourist travel insurance policy is the only real guarantee for your medical costs on the ground. For a long stay or expatriation, Yupwego also offers long-stay travel insurance.
Car hire and road accidents in Jordan
Hiring a car is common in Jordan for reaching sites away from Amman. Check with the rental company whether your French driving licence is sufficient or whether an international driving permit is required, and insist on a detailed inspection report when you collect the vehicle. It is worth taking out CDW (collision damage waiver) insurance directly with the rental company: Yupwego travel insurance does not cover material damage to a hire car. However, if you are injured in an accident, your medical expenses, hospitalisation and repatriation are covered under the personal injury provisions of your policy.
