United States

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Jordan

Pet Transport USA to Jordan: Royal Jordanian Direct and the Ministry Permit Process

5-9 weeks

Typical preparation

None

No quarantine required

Medium

Route complexity

✓ Managed

Full door-to-door service

Regulations verified June 2026

Regulations sourced from DEFRA, USDA APHIS, DAFF and other official authorities. How we source our data →

Overview

Royal Jordanian offers direct services from multiple US cities to Amman, accepting both cabin and cargo pets. Jordan does not impose routine quarantine for compliant pets, but an advance import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture is required, and the titre test requirement for US pets should be confirmed early. The preparation timeline is 5-9 weeks if no titre test is required, longer if one is needed.

Step by step

The United States to Jordan process

Before vaccinations.

ISO microchip implanted

Responsible: USDA-accredited vet

At least 21 days before travel.

Rabies vaccination

Responsible: USDA-accredited vet

Verify requirement with Jordan's Ministry of Agriculture. If required, blood drawn at least 30 days after rabies vaccination.

Titre test if required

Responsible: Approved laboratory

At least 4 weeks before travel.

Apply for Jordan import permit

Responsible: Owner or agent

After permit confirmed. Royal Jordanian is primary option.

Book cabin or cargo transport

Responsible: Owner or pet transport agent

Within 14 days of travel.

USDA health certificate

Responsible: USDA-accredited vet, then USDA APHIS endorsement

On arrival at Queen Alia International Airport.

Veterinary inspection on arrival at Amman

Responsible: Jordan Ministry of Agriculture Veterinary Services

Checklist

Jordan: entry requirements

Requirement	Detail
Microchip	Required. ISO 11784/11785 standard.
Rabies vaccination	Required. Minimum age 12 weeks. 21-day wait after primary vaccination.
Rabies titre test	May be required for US pets. Jordan classifies countries by rabies risk; the USA is not rabies-free, so a titre test is possible. Verify with Jordan's Ministry of Agriculture before travel.
Quarantine	No routine quarantine for compliant pets. Veterinary inspection on arrival at Queen Alia International Airport.
Import permit	Required. Issued by Jordan's Ministry of Agriculture, General Directorate of Veterinary Services. Apply at least 4 weeks before travel.
Health certificate	USDA-endorsed health certificate. Valid 14 days from issue for Jordan entry.

Leaving United States

Export requirements

Requirement	Detail
Export permit	No formal US export permit. USDA endorsement serves as export documentation.
Health certificate	USDA-accredited veterinarian health certificate, endorsed by USDA APHIS Veterinary Services. Must list microchip, vaccinations, and any treatments.

Costs

What this route typically costs

1	Cargo airline fee: $800 to $1,800 from US hub to Amman depending on routing and crate size
2	Cabin pet fee (Royal Jordanian): confirm current pricing
3	USDA health certificate plus endorsement: $200 to $450
4	Titre test if required: $150 to $350
5	Jordan import permit fee: confirm with General Directorate of Veterinary Services
6	Pet transport agent fee (optional): $400 to $1,500
7	IATA-compliant travel crate: $60 to $400

Critical points

Read before you book

⚠ Verify the titre test requirement with Jordan's Ministry of Agriculture. The USA's non-rabies-free status means a titre test is possible.

⚠ Jordan bans Pit Bull types, Rottweilers, and Dogo Argentinos. Check breed status before applying.

⚠ The import permit is mandatory. Apply 4 weeks before travel.

⚠ 14-day health certificate validity gives slightly more scheduling flexibility. USDA endorsement takes 2-10 business days.

Carriers

Airlines on this route

Royal Jordanian

Direct services from New York JFK, Chicago O'Hare, Detroit, and other US cities to Amman Queen Alia International Airport. Accepts small pets in the cabin and larger pets as cargo. Primary carrier.

Cargo and Cabin

Delta Air Lines

Via connection to Amman. Cargo pet transport. Confirm routing and live animal acceptance.

Cargo Only

American Airlines

Via connection to Amman. Cargo pet transport.

Cargo Only

Permit and titre test: verify first, then proceed

Jordan’s General Directorate of Veterinary Services issues the import permit. Apply at least 4 weeks before travel with your pet’s microchip details, vaccination records, and planned entry date. Jordan classifies countries by rabies risk, and the USA is not classified as a rabies-free country. This means a titre test may well be required for US pets. Check with the General Directorate or a pet transport agent at the start of your planning, as a titre test extends the timeline by 5-7 weeks.

If no titre test is required, the overall process is more straightforward: vaccinations, permit, and USDA health certificate. The permit and health certificate steps can run close together once you have a confirmed travel date.

Breed restrictions and arriving at Queen Alia

Jordan restricts the import of Pit Bull Terrier types, Rottweilers, and Dogo Argentinos. If your dog falls into any of these types, contact the General Directorate before proceeding. For other breeds, no national breed restriction applies.

On arrival at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Ministry of Agriculture veterinary officers inspect incoming pets. For compliant pets from the US, no quarantine follows. The inspection is typically brief. Small pets may be eligible for Royal Jordanian cabin travel, where the combined weight limit is typically around 8-10 kg including the carrier. Larger pets travel as cargo.

FAQ

Common questions

Jordan may require a titre test for pets from the USA, as the USA is not classified as a rabies-free country. Jordan’s Ministry of Agriculture classifies countries by rabies risk status. Verify the current position with the General Directorate of Veterinary Services before starting preparations. If required, the blood draw must be at least 30 days after the most recent rabies vaccination.

Royal Jordanian operates direct nonstop services from New York JFK, Chicago O’Hare, and Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Amman Queen Alia International Airport. The airline accepts small pets in the cabin and larger pets as cargo. Other carriers including Delta and American Airlines offer connections via European or Middle Eastern hubs. Royal Jordanian’s direct service is the most practical for US pet owners.

No routine quarantine for compliant pets from the US with correct documentation and a valid import permit. A veterinary inspection takes place on arrival at Queen Alia Airport. For pets with complete documentation this is a brief check. If documentation is incomplete, a hold or refusal is possible. The import permit and correct health certificate are the key requirements.

Jordan prohibits the import of Pit Bull Terrier types, Rottweilers, and Dogo Argentinos. These restrictions apply regardless of country of origin. If your dog is one of these types or has strong physical characteristics of a restricted breed, contact Jordan’s General Directorate of Veterinary Services before making any preparations.

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