Jordan: Authorities further relax domestic COVID-19 restrictions July 1 /update 71

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Authorities have implemented phase 2 of its domestic COVID-19 strategy. Effective July 1, the following measures are in effect:

The nationwide curfew is reduced to 01:00-06:00.
Those that have received the first vaccination dose 21 days prior are exempt from the nightly curfew.
Areas in the Golden Triangle (Aqaba, Wadi Rum, Petra, and Disi camps) will not have a curfew.
Restaurants must close by 00:00.
Wedding and party venues may reopen, though at 50-percent capacity, provided that the total number of guests remains under 100. Venue staff and event attendees must be vaccinated with at least one dose and may resume work after 21 days have elapsed. This applies nationwide.
Industrial and tourist facilities including hotels may reopen and operate at 100 percent.
Some educational facilities may resume in-person classes pending vaccination.
Public sector employees can return to work at 100 percent capacity.

Travel between governorates is permitted. Across the country, residents must wear face coverings and gloves while in public places; violators may be subject to fines.

If the government reaches its vaccination objectives and cases remain low, phase 3 will begin Sept. 1.

Travel Restrictions
Borders are open to travelers from select countries for leisure and business travel. Travelers from these countries are permitted to travel into Jordan and are exempt from taking a negative PCR test upon arrival if they are fully vaccinated, provide a negative PCR test result 72 hours before arrival, and register on the Visit Jordan platform prior to their arrival. Eligible countries include Australia, Bahrain, Canada, China, European Union countries, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Morocco, New Zealand, Oman, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey, the UAE, and the US. The list of countries is likely to be amended regularly.

All international travelers aged five years or older must present a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before their scheduled flight. Travelers are required to test again at their own expense on arriving in Jordan; the fee for this second test must be paid online prior to arrival. Upon successful registration and payment, travelers will receive a QR code to present to authorities. All individuals entering Jordan must download the AMAN COVID-19 contact-tracing application and complete a health declaration form; they must also have valid health insurance for the duration of their visit. Select arriving passengers who test negative for COVID-19 are no longer required to self-quarantine.

Authorities previously reopened two land border crossings with Saudi Arabia and Syria to passenger travel on May 3. However, only a limited number of travelers per day are permitted to transit at each of the crossings. The Al-Omari border crossing with Saudi Arabia will receive 200 travelers per day and the Nasib-Jaber border crossing with Syria will receive 150 travelers per day. Travelers require a Travel Declaration Form that requires them to submit personal information and obtain a QR code, as well as a negative COVID-19 test result taken within five days prior to travel; a second COVID-19 test will be administered upon arrival in Jordan. Authorities had previously reopened the Al-Mudawara, King Hussein Bridge, and Sheikh Hussein Bridge land border crossings.

Direct flights with India remain suspended due to concerns regarding increased disease activity in that country. Jordanian nationals returning from India will be required to quarantine at a government facility for 14 days; foreign nationals who have departed from India fewer than 45 days prior to arrival in Jordan will be barred from entry.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements, including required in-country quarantine requirements, before travel. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions. Reconsider and reconfirm nonemergency health appointments. Plan for delays at available shopping centers.