Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories
From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Wally Doerge)
Subject: NEW TRAVEL INFO -- Jordan
Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die
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Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1993 15:14:00 GMT
STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Jordan
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Jordan - Consular Information Sheet
 August 31, 1993

Country Description:  The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a 
constitutional monarchy with a developing economy.  While Jordan is 
modern and Western-oriented, Islamic ideals and beliefs provide the 
conservative foundation of the country's customs, laws and 
practices.  Tourist facilities are widely available, although 
quality may vary depending on price and location.  The workweek in 
Jordan is Sunday through Thursday.

Entry Requirements:  Passports and visas are required.  Entry into 
Jordan is sometimes not granted to persons, especially 
U.S.-Jordanian dual nationals, with passports showing an Israeli 
visa or exit/entry stamp.  For further information, travelers can 
contact the Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, 3504 
International Drive N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, telephone (202) 
966-2664.

Medical Facilities:  Basic modern medical care and medicines are 
available in the principal cities of Jordan, but not necessarily in 
outlying areas.  Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash 
payment for services.  U.S. medical insurance is not always valid 
outside the United States.  Supplemental medical insurance with 
specific overseas coverage has proved useful.  The international 
travelers hotline at the Centers for Disease Control, telephone 
(404) 332-4559, has additional useful health information.

Information on Crime:  Crime is generally not a serious problem for 
travelers in Jordan.  The loss or theft of a U.S. passport abroad 
should be reported immediately to local police and the nearest U.S. 
Embassy or Consulate.  Useful information on safeguarding valuables, 
protecting personal security, and other matters while traveling 
abroad is provided in the Department of State pamphlets, "A Safe 
Trip Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers to the Middle East and North 
Africa."  They are available from the Superintendent of Documents, 
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

Drug Penalties:  U.S. citizens are subject to the laws and legal 
practices of the country in which they travel.  Penalties for 
possession, use or trafficking in illegal drugs are severe in 
Jordan, and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and fines.

Terrorism:  Tension in the Persian Gulf region remains high as a 
result of continuing Iraqi defiance of U.N. Security Council 
resolutions.  As a result, although there has been little terrorist 
action against U.S. citizens or U.S. targets in Jordan, this remains 
a concern.  U.S. citizens in Jordan can receive more detailed 
information from the U.S. Embassy in Amman on reducing the risk of 
becoming a target of terrorist attack.

Dual Nationality:  Although no longer subject to immediate 
conscription, all U.S.-Jordanian dual national males under the age 
of thirty-seven are required to register for service in the 
Jordanian military.  Those subject to registration may be prevented 
>from leaving Jordan until permission to do so is obtained.  This 
permission is often granted to U.S. citizens, but may take some time 
to obtain and is limited to one trip only.  Consular assistance to 
dual nationals may be limited in some instances.

Registration:  U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy can 
obtain updated information on travel and security within Jordan.

Embassy Location:  The U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan, is located in 
Abdoun; Jabel Amman, P.O. Box 354.  The telephone number is (962-6) 
820-101.

 No. 93-217

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated January 8, 1993 
to reflect restrictions on travelers with Israeli exit/entry stamps 
in their passports and to include information on reporting a lost or 
stolen U.S. passport abroad.