Russia and Jordan set Dec 13 start for visa‑free travel

Russia and Jordan will introduce mutual visa‑free travel for their citizens starting December 13, 2025. The agreement permits stays up to 30 days per visit with a maximum of 90 days per calendar year. Work, commercial activity, study, and permanent residence are not allowed under this waiver. The effective date and terms were announced by the Russian Foreign Ministry following the bilateral signing in Moscow on August 20, 2025.

What is changing

From December 13, 2025, ordinary travel between Russia and Jordan for short visits will not require a visa. Each trip can last up to 30 days, and the total time spent in the other country may not exceed 90 days within the same calendar year. Identical rules apply to citizens of both countries.

Key dates and background

• August 20, 2025: Foreign ministers Sergey Lavrov and Ayman Safadi signed the mutual visa‑waiver agreement in Moscow.
• October 31, 2025: The Russian Foreign Ministry announced the agreement would take effect on December 13, 2025.
• December 13, 2025: Visa‑free travel comes into force for both nationalities.

Who is eligible and how long you can stay

• Eligible travelers: Citizens of the Russian Federation and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
• Stay limits: Up to 30 days per visit, maximum 90 days in a calendar year.

Restrictions under visa‑free entry

Visa‑free entry is limited to short visits such as tourism or private trips. The agreement does not permit employment, commercial business, formal study, or permanent residence. Travelers must comply with border and immigration rules of the host state.

Traveler preparation and documents

• Passports: Ensure passport validity covers the trip. For Jordan’s existing visa processes the Ministry of Interior specifies a minimum 6 months validity on passport copies for several visa categories, which is a prudent benchmark for travelers.
• Return ticket and funds: Border officers may ask for proof of onward travel and sufficient means, consistent with standard practice. Check the latest guidance before departure.

Related context for Jordanian travelers to Russia

Russia’s unified eVisa system has been available to Jordanian citizens since December 2024 as a separate pathway for short visits. After December 13, 2025, eligible Jordanian citizens can travel visa‑free under the new agreement and will generally not need an eVisa for qualifying stays.

Apply now

No application is required for eligible Russian and Jordanian citizens traveling under this visa‑free policy. Travelers from other nationalities can use the official portals listed in Sources to apply for a Jordan eVisa or a Russia unified eVisa.

Practical tips

• Verify your itinerary aligns with the 30 days per visit and 90 days per year limits.
• Keep accommodation details and return bookings accessible for border checks.
• Activities like work or study require appropriate authorization and are not covered by this waiver.

Sources

• Interfax English. Visa waiver agreement between Russia and Jordan to enter into effect on December 13, 2025. 31 Oct 2025. https://interfax.com (interfax.com)
• TASS. Agreement on visa‑free travel between Russia and Jordan to take effect on December 13, 2025. 31 Oct 2025. https://tass.ru (tass.ru)
• The Jordan Times. Jordan and Russia sign mutual visa waiver agreement. 20 Aug 2025. https://jordantimes.com (jordantimes.com)
• Jordan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Press information on Safadi–Lavrov talks in Moscow. 20 Aug 2025. https://www.mfa.gov.jo (mfa.gov.jo)
• Jordan Ministry of Interior. Visa e‑applications information hub. https://www.moi.gov.jo (moi.gov.jo)
• Russia MFA Consular Department. Unified eVisa portal. https://evisa.kdmid.ru (evisa.kdmid.ru)
• Jordan MFA advisory on applying for Jordan visas through MOI e‑services. 23 May 2025. https://www.mfa.gov.jo (mfa.gov.jo)