Updated to reflect the ordered departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members of government personnel on March 2 and the change to Level 3: Reconsider Travel due to safety risks, and to add the “other” risk indicator. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. embassy operations.

Reconsider Travel to Jordan due to terrorism and armed conflict.

Advisory Summary

On March 2, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and their family members to leave Jordan due to safety risks.

Armed Conflict

Following the onset of hostilities between the United States and Iran on February 28, there has been an ongoing threat of drone and missile attacks from Iran and significant disruptions to commercial flights.

Terrorism

There is a risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Jordan. Visit the U.S. Department of State’s country reports on terrorism to learn more.

Terrorists may attack without warning, including such targets as:

• Tourist locations;
• Transportation hubs;
• Markets and shopping malls;
• Local government buildings.

Jordan is relatively stable but due to high tensions in the region, the security environment remains complex and can change quickly.

Do not travel to:

• Mansheyat al Ghayyath, Ruwayshid, and the border with Syria and Iraq due to the risk of terrorism and unrest.
• Designated Syrian refugee camps in Jordan due to Government of Jordan’s restrictions on entry into these camps.
• Rusayfah city due to the risk of terrorism and crime.
• The Baqa’a neighborhood of Ayn Basha due to risk of terrorism and crime.

Reconsider travel to:

• Ma’an city and designated areas of Ma’an Governorate due to the risk of terrorism and crime.
• Zarqa city due to the risk of terrorism and crime.

Mansheyat al Ghayyath, Ruwayshid, and the Border with Syria and Iraq – Level 4: Do Not Travel

Do not travel to the towns of Mansheyat al Ghayyath, Ruwayshid, and Jordan's border with Syria and Iraq due to the continued threat of cross-border violence, terrorism, and crime.

• All U.S. government personnel must follow U.S. embassy travel restrictions for all official travel within 3.5 km of the Jordan-Syria border. All travel must occur during daylight hours.  
• U.S. government personnel must follow U.S. embassy travel restrictions for official travel to the towns of Mansheyat al Ghayyath and Ruwayshid along highway 40 towards the Iraq border. All travel must occur during daylight hours.
• Personal travel by U.S. government employees to these border areas is not authorized.

Syrian Refugee Camps – Level 4: Do Not Travel

Do not travel to Syrian refugee camps in Jordan. This is due to the Government of Jordan’s restrictions on entry into these camps.

All U.S. government personnel on official travel to the following three Syrian refugee camps must follow U.S. embassy travel restrictions:

• Azraq Syrian Refugee Camp, Azraq, Zarqa.
• Za’atari Syrian Refugee Camp, Al Zatryah, Mafraq.
• King Abdullah Park Syrian Refugee Camp, Ramtha, Irbid.

Official U.S. government travel to these camps must occur during daylight hours. Personal travel by U.S. government personnel to these refugee camps is not authorized. 

Rusayfah City – Level 4: Do Not Travel

Do not travel to Rusayfah City due to the risk of terrorism and crime.

• All U.S. government personnel on official travel to Rusayfah must follow U.S. embassy travel restrictions.  All travel must occur during daylight hours.  

• Personal travel by U.S. government personnel to these areas is not authorized. 

The Baqa’a Neighborhood of Ayn Basha - – Level 4: Do Not Travel

Do not travel to the Baqa’a neighborhood of Ayn Basha due to the risk of terrorism and crime.

• All U.S. government personnel on official travel to these areas must follow U.S. embassy travel restrictions. All travel must occur during daylight hours.
• Personal travel by U.S. government personnel to these areas is not authorized.

Zarqa City

Reconsider travel to Zarqa City due to the risk of terrorism and crime.

• All U.S. government personnel on official travel to this area must follow U.S. embassy travel restrictions. When traveling at night, U.S. government personnel on official travel must use major highways.
• Personal travel by U.S. government personnel to these areas is allowed only during daylight hours. Direct transit through these areas is permissible at night along major highways.

Ma’an City and Some Areas of Ma’an Governorate

Reconsider travel to these areas due to the risk of terrorism and crime:

• Ma’an city
• All areas of Ma’an Governorate east of Highway 15 (“The Desert Highway”)
• All areas of Ma’an Governorate within two kilometers to the west of Highway 15
• All U.S. government personnel on official travel to these areas must follow U.S. embassy travel restrictions. When traveling at night, U.S. government personnel on official travel must use major highways.  
• Personal travel by U.S. government personnel to these areas is allowed only during daylight hours. Direct transit through these areas is permissible at night along major highways. 

Review our information on Terrorism and Travel to High-Risk Areas.

Aviation Safety

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an ongoing Special Federal Aviation Regulation and Notice to Airmen (NOTAM).  This is due to risks to civil aviation operating within or nearby Yemen.  For more information Americans should consult the Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices.

If you decide to travel Jordan:

• Have a plan to depart in an emergency that does not depend on U.S. government help. Review our information on Crisis and Evacuations.
• Stay aware of your surroundings.
• Avoid demonstrations and crowds.
• Monitor local media for breaking news. Be prepared to adjust your plans.
• Review local laws and conditions before traveling.
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency.
• Review the Country Security Report for Jordan.
• Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for Jordan.
• We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.