•  Syrian nationals coming from European countries, the Americas (North and South), Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries are allowed to enter the Kingdom, provided they hold valid residence permits for at least four months in the countries from which they are arriving, They are free to stay in the Kingdom for up to one month for tourism purposes or for transit through Jordanian territory to Syria. The previous entry bans for some of these travelers, due to their resettlement in these countries, are considered revoked unless the entry ban is for security reasons. In this case, the traveler is allowed entry to the Kingdom, and the Residency and Borders Department will contact the Ministry of Interior to issue a subsequent decision to cancel the entry ban.

•  The current procedures for the entry of Syrian nationals coming from all African and Asian countries, except for those mentioned in item 1 above, shall remain unchanged. Their entry into the Kingdom will be allowed for transit purposes only, heading towards the Jaber Border Crossing, with guarantees for their departure.

• Citizens of the Republic of Ukraine may apply for entry visas through the e-visa website or upon arrival at airports and other border centers.

• Citizens of UK and Northern Ireland can obtain entry visas through the e-visa website or upon arrival at airports and border centers, as long as:
•  Visitors will receive a one-month residence permit at the border center.
• They may obtain an additional two-month permit from the nearest security center after confirming their place of residence.
• They can also apply to the Residency and Borders Department for a further three-month extension, making the total duration of stay six months from the date of entry.
•  This applies to both ordinary British passport holders and diplomatic passport holders not accredited in the Kingdom.

• GCC Countries do not require entry visas and can enter the country with the entry stamp on their passport, regardless of their place of residence.

• Citizens of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan can apply for entry visas via the e-visa website or upon arrival at airports and border centers, regardless of their place of residence.

• Foreign nationals who require prior approval for entry to the Kingdom but hold residency in the following countries may enter without prior approval, provided their residency period is not less than six months upon entry the country and they have a return ticket (GCC, USA, Canada, EU, UK, Switzerland, Australia, Japan, Scandinavian countries, South Korea)
• However, nationals of Nigeria, Iran, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and holders of foreign and Arab travel documents must obtain prior approval from the Ministry of Interior, regardless of their place of residence.

• All Arab nationals exempting Syrian nationals who require prior approval to enter the Kingdom "Iraq, Mauritania, Yemen, carrying all types of Arab travel documents." and have residency in a country whose nationals do not require prior approval, may obtain entry visas through the Ministry of Interior’s website or upon arrival at airports and border centers, provided their period of residence in the residence country is not less than six months and they have a return ticket.

• Holders of Arab travel documents must also obtain prior approval to enter the country, regardless of their place of residence.

• Holders of Vatican Travel Documents and UN passports do not require prior approval to enter the Kingdom, regardless of their place of residence.

• Holders of Turkey and Lebanese Passports are exempt from obtaining a visa and paying fees.

• Holders of Palestinian Authority Passports:

1. Holders of Palestinian Authority passports from the West Bank and individuals with Palestinian IDs issued in the West Bank are permitted to enter the Kingdom without the need for prior approval from the Ministry of Interior or any other country.
2. Holders of Palestinian Authority passports from Gaza Strip residents who possess Gaza-issued IDs and are arriving from Egypt require prior approval from the Ministry of Interior to enter. They must present a valid Palestinian ID, travel tickets, and the approval issued by the Ministry of Interior before boarding the plane. However, they are not required to obtain a letter from our embassy in Cairo. Visitors from this category will be granted a one-month residence permit upon arrival at the border center.
3. Holders of Palestinian Authority passports issued for external use by Palestinian embassies abroad, whose ID numbers begin with zeros on the left, must obtain prior approval from the Ministry of Interior before boarding the plane, regardless of their country of residence.
4. Wives of Jordanian citizens who hold Palestinian Authority passports do not require prior approval from the Ministry of Interior to enter the Kingdom, provided that they present proof of marriage to a Jordanian citizen.

* Restricted Foreign Nationalities:

Lao People's Democratic Republic, Mongolia, Ethiopia, Angola, Uganda, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Chad, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Senegal, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Cameroon, Liberia, Mozambique, Namibia, Belize, Cuba, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, Repubblica della Costa d'Avorio, Myanmar, Interpol travel document, Comoros, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Cambodia, Nepal, Djibouti, Somalia, Burkina Faso, Togo, Zambia, Republic of The Gambia,  Equatorial Guinea, Congo, Madagascar, Niger, State of Eritrea, Sierra Leone, United Republic of Tanzania.

•  Syrian citizens may enter the country by presenting a document proving their Syrian citizenship.

• Palestinians holding Syrian travel documents are treated the same as regular Syrians.

• Lebanese Citizens:

Lebanese citizens must meet at least one of the following conditions to enter Syria:

• One of their family members (Spouse, Mother, Father, Daughter, Son) must be a Syrian citizen.
• They must have a valid residence permit in another country.
• They must have a visa issued by any Syrian consulate.
• They must have a valid residence permit in Syria.

• Iranian Citizens:
  Iranian citizens can only enter the country with prior authorization.

• Citizens of All Countries (except Israel):
  Citizens of all countries, except Israel, can enter the country without any additional restrictions.

• Media Personnel:
  Travel for media purposes requires prior approval from the Ministry of Government Communications and Media.

• Religious Groups:
  Special permission from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Syria is required for religious groups to enter the country.

• Entry Visa Requirement:
•  The Syrian government has implemented an entry visa requirement for non-Syrian passengers in accordance with the "principle of reciprocity." Visa fees must be paid in cash upon arrival at the airport, as credit cards are not currently accepted.
• Passengers traveling to Damascus who do not hold Syrian citizenship are kindly requested to ensure they carry sufficient cash(the amount between 500-1000 USD new series) to cover the entry visa and fees.

Passport Validity:
The passport must be valid for at least 6 months for all nationalities, except for Syrian nationals, who can enter with an expired passport.

• Israeli Stamps:
  Any passport with Israeli stamps is not allowed entry into Syria, except for the following exemptions:
• Official delegations
• Turkish merchants
• Palestinian passports
  

* Entry regulation For Syrians to:

• Egypt: Only Syrians holding temporary residence are eligible to enter Egypt, and tourism purposes are not allowed to enter Egypt.

• Benghazi: Passengers holding visas for Tripoli cannot use them to enter Benghazi unless an Entry Authorization/ Entry Approval Letter is issued exclusively by the Benghazi Police Department.

• Entry visas (upon arrival) will no longer be granted to nationals of the following countries:

1. United Nations Council permanent members (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden), South Korea, EU countries, Australia, Canada, Japan, Switzerland and New Zealand. Instead, electronic entry visas will be issued at the Airport. Travelers must complete all necessary requirements and fill out the electronic visa application form to obtain the visa correctly.

2. All countries listed above needs to issue and verify the e-visa by following these steps:

- Go to the following link: https://eservice.evisa.iq

- Select the option to "Verify the availability of an active entry visa to enter Iraqi territory".

- Enter the passport number then select the country (nationality).

- Review the result and take the necessary action.

* Exceptions:

• Passengers who are originally from Iraq and hold another nationality (with either a normal passport or travel document) are eligible to obtain a visa upon arrival at the Airport, provided they possess an Iraqi ID or Iraqi passport that corresponds with their foreign passport.
• For newborn babies holding a foreign passport, a birth certificate from the Iraqi embassy is required prior to travel.

The CBSA is authorized to collect advance arrival information (under subsection 107.1(1) of the Customs Act and paragraph 148(1)(d) of the IRPA), as well as advance departure information and exit records (section 93 of the Customs Act and section 11 of the EIR). 

The CBSA uses the prescribed information to identify persons who may pose a threat to Canada's safety or security. For travelers coming to Canada, these persons may be subject to investigation and may undergo closer questioning or examination upon arrival.

The CBSA also uses the prescribed information to validate, prior to departure, that all incoming air travelers hold a prescribed document to enter Canada or are exempt from that requirement or are a prescribed person.

For departing travelers, the CBSA will use advance exit information only to better identify high-risk persons and goods that depart, or intend to depart, Canada. CBSA entry and exit records may be shared with other government departments for immigration, social benefits or law enforcement purposes. All travelers may request a copy of the prescribed entry and exit information provided about them by making a request in writing to the CBSA.

Any traveler who believes that the prescribed information provided about them was incorrect may make a request in writing to the CBSA to have the information corrected.

Any traveler may complain in writing to the CBSA if they believe that the CBSA has unfairly refused to provide access to the prescribed information provided about them, has not corrected the prescribed information provided about them, or has otherwise incorrectly handled the prescribed information provided about them. Travelers can obtain more information by consulting the API/PNR and IAPI website and the Entry/Exit website.

Starting April 2^nd 2025 ,All eligible European nationals visitors who do not need a visa will need an ETA to travel to the UK exceptBritish and Irish citizens:

• If you hold a UK visa and use a biometric residence permit (BRP) or card (BRC) to prove your immigration status, get access to your eVisa before you travel and make sure your passport details are up to date: www.gov.uk/eVisa .
• If you already have an eVisa, please tell the UK Government about the passport you intend to use for travel: www.gov.uk/update-uk-visas-immigration-account-details .
• If you do not need a visa to visit the UK for short stays of up to six months, you will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). Check when you need an ETA to travel to the UK and apply: www.gov.uk/electronic-travel-authorisation .
• ETA and eVisa schemes are available through the link carrier partner pack here

A lawful permanent resident (LPR) holders (Green Card/Permanent Resident Card) may generally travel outside the United States and return; however, there are some limitations:

• Re-entry Permits: A re-entry permit can help prevent two types of issues:

1.  The Permanent Resident Card becomes technically invalid for re-entry into the United States if the passenger is absent for 1 year or more.
2. A Re-entry Permit establishes that the passenger did not intend to abandon their status and allows the passenger to apply for admission to the United States after traveling abroad for up to 2 years without needing to obtain a returning resident visa. Re-entry permits are normally valid for 2 years from the date of issuance.

• Travel History Check:

1. Passengers can check their travel history online using the following link:
   https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/search/recent-search
2. These checks should be done prior to sending an email to security.operations@rj.com to facilitate the process.

• USCIS Instructions on Continuous Residence Requirement:

For additional information, please refer to the USCIS instructions on the continuous residence requirement: https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-d-chapter-3