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From: 76702.1202@compuserve.COM (Wally Doerge)
Subject: ALL:  NEW TRAVEL INFO -- Jordan
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Date: Mon, 11 Apr 1994 15:22:24 GMT

STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Jordan
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Jordan - Consular Information Sheet
 April 8, 1994

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 are required.  Visitors may obtain a 
visa for Jordan at international ports of entry, not including the 
Allenby Bridge, upon arrival.  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.  However, petty crime is prevalent in the 
downtown Amman Hashemiyah Court area and around the Roman 
amphitheater.  Visiting these areas during daylight and in groups 
will reduce the risk of petty crime.  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.

Areas of Instability:  There is a risk of violent incidents during 
demonstrations, other large public gatherings, or in refugee camps.  
Two non-American tourists were attacked in separate incidents in 
February in downtown Amman, following the violence in the West Bank 
town of Hebron on February 25.

Land mines are located within two miles of all military 
installations and borders, including the popular Dead Sea area.  
Mine fields are fenced off and marked with signs carrying a skull 
and crossbones, but the fences and signs may be in poor repair or 
hard to see.  Avoiding these areas reduces the risk of accidentally 
setting off a mine.

Terrorism:  Tension in the region remains high, especially in the 
wake of the violence in the West Bank town of Hebron.  Although 
there is no specific information on threats to U.S. citizens or U.S. 
targets in Jordan, terrorism 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. 94-44

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated August 31, 1993, 
and the public announcement of March 1, 1994, to add information on 
areas of instability, and to update the information on terrorism, 
crime, and entry requirements.