South African Embassy in Amman, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
The South African Embassy in Amman strives to promote ties of friendship and cooperation with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. This objective straddles across a wide spectrum of human endeavour, from political to socio-economic cooperation. The Embassy is also accredited to the Republic of Iraq, the Embassy therefore aspires to also widen and deepen cooperation with the Republic of Iraq.
This website provides general information about the Republic of South Africa and links to relevant governmental websites for more detailed information. It also provides information to foreign citizens wishing to travel to South Africa. The Embassy offices offer consular services, advice and information to South African citizens visiting or living permanently in Jordan and Iraq.
HE Ambassador Tselane Mokuena is the current Head of Mission. She is supported by a team of officials designated according to the following sections:
- Bilateral relations
- Administration and Consular service
- Defence
- Economic
NOTICE FROM THE SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY IN AMMAN, JORDAN
South African residents living in Jordan and Iraq are strongly encouraged to formally register at the Embassy of South Africa:
The registration is important as it follows the Embassy to better assist and support the South African Community in Jordan and Iraq.
To register, please visit the South African Embassy during Consular office hours from 09:00 AM to 12:00, from Sunday to Thursday. Please bring along your original passport, a copy and a passport photograph with a white background.
For enquiries, please contact the Embassy at the following contact numbers:
Embassy Telephone number: +962 6 592 1194
Duty Mobile number: +962 79 552 0245
Corporate Service Manager – Mr S. Casale: +962 79 879 7938
Third Secretary: Administration and Consular: +962 79 732 4985
Email Addresses:
In addition to the above-mentioned physical registration, South African citizens travelling to or residing in Jordan and Iraq are strongly encouraged to register in the DIRCO Travel Smart App. Travel Smart is an app that targets South African citizens who are traveling abroad, whether it be for work or leisure. The App offers a suite of innovative features that provide unparalleled benefits, convenience, and support ensuring that South African citizens feel protected, informed, and connected, no matter where their journey takes them.
The DIRCO Travel Smart App is available for download on IOS and Android.
NOTICE FROM THE SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY IN AMMAN, JORDAN
Assistance and facilitation for the entry of South African nationals across the Kingdom of Jordan:
The South African Embassy in Amman, in collaboration with Jordanian local authorities, is committed to assisting and facilitating the entry of South African nationals across the Kingdom of Jordan.
For travellers planning to leave Iraq by road and continue their journey by air, it is crucial to stay informed about the safety conditions and visa requirements at the border crossings.
To organise this process, the local authorities in Jordan, emphasised the following points, of the requirements for entry into the Kingdom of Jordan by foreign nationals (which needs to be provided to the Embassy before South African nationals enter the Kingdom of Jordan at the border crossings):
Mandatory requirements:
- Full name;
- Passport number;
- Nationality;
- Expected entry and departure dates;
- an explicit pledge of the South African national to adhere to their departure from the Kingdom of Jordan by the specified date, with the exception of diplomats.
- Departure flight number;
- Place of residence in the Kingdom of Jordan;
- Using the Sheikh Hussein Bridge (northern crossing) or the Wadi Araba Crossing (southern crossing), as the King Hussein Bridge crossing is reserved for diplomats only;
- Obtaining electronic visas for Jordan before arriving at the border crossing is important to avoid congestion and delays in entry procedures to Jordan.
The Trebil Border Crossing serves as the main route for entering Jordan, but those intending to fly from Amman back to South Africa should be mindful that some flights may be irregular or cancelled.
Alternatively, the Ibrahim Khalil Border Post provides access to Türkiye, from Iraq, and offers added convenience with accessible and reliable air travel options like Türkiysh Airlines operating from Sirnak Airport. It is also easy for South African citizens to get an electronic visa online for Türkiye.
Both crossings serve as viable options for onward travel.
For enquiries, please contact the Embassy at the following contact numbers:
Embassy Tel. No.: + 962 6 592 1194
Duty Mobile: + 962 79 552 0245
Corporate Service Manager – Mr S Casale: + 962 79 879 7938
Third Secretary: Administration and Consular: + 962 79 732 4985
E-mail Addresses:
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