Do you need insurance for Jordan?
| Question | Sources say (October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory on entry? | No obligation found; no official page read |
| Quality of care | British advice calls care basic outside Amman and Aqaba: in an emergency, aim for those two cities |
| Emergency | 911 is quoted for an ambulance; some guides also quote 199: confirm with your hotel |
| Amman hospitals | An expat guide names Jordan Hospital, Farah Hospital and Amman Hospital; we did not verify them |
| Cost of care and evacuation | No reliable price found: ask for a quote |
Petra, Wadi Rum and distance
Heat, walking on uneven ground and a night in the desert are the risk situations: see how to visit Petra and Wadi Rum, which tour. For general safety, see is Jordan safe: also check that your contract is not voided by official advice against travel to a zone.
Comparison: your options
| Option | What it gives | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) | Nothing in Jordan: valid only in the EU and EEA | No repatriation |
| Premium bank card | Assistance and medical costs, sometimes | Trip paid with the card, limits, exclusions |
| Home health insurer | Partial reimbursement abroad | You advance costs; often no repatriation |
| SafetyWing Nomad Insurance | Care, hospital stay, emergency evacuation | No cancellation, no pre-existing conditions |
| Trip-cancellation insurance | A different product: costs if you cancel | No partner on this site |
SafetyWing: facts read on 24 October 2026
- Essential plan: from $62.72 per 4 weeks (ages 18 to 39, list price), up to 364 days.
- Medical up to $250,000; emergency evacuation up to $100,000 lifetime; death transport up to $20,000.
- Not covered: pre-existing conditions, maternity, cancer treatment; no cancellation in Essential.
- Bought online, before departure or once abroad.
- Motorbike accidents covered only with the right licence, full safety gear and no alcohol.
This is not a promise of reimbursement: read the contract before buying. Also check that Jordan is not among the excluded countries at the time of purchase.
How to choose
- Look for at least $100,000 of medical cover and a real evacuation benefit.
- Check the clause on areas your ministry advises against.
- Save the assistance number offline.
- Add cancellation cover if your trip is costly and non-refundable.
FAQ
Is the EHIC valid in Jordan?
No, it covers only the EU and EEA.
Is my bank card enough?
Sometimes for care: read the limits and the requirement to pay for the trip with the card.
Where to go for care in an emergency?
British advice recommends Amman or Aqaba for serious treatment.
Pour aller plus loin
Prepare the trip with entry rules and visa, the Jordan Pass and where to stay in Jordan.
