911 reaches police, ambulance and fire, and the operators answer in English. Tourist police sit at every major site and are the ones to find first.
- 911 is the single number for police, ambulance and fire, and the operators answer in English.
- Tourist Police have posts at Petra, Wadi Rum, Jerash and in central Amman, in distinct uniforms, and exist precisely for visitors' problems.
- For theft, get a written report - insurers require it, and the tourist police will produce one in English at the major sites.
- A road accident must be reported before the vehicles are moved, which is why cars sit in traffic lanes after a scrape.
- Save your Jordan Pass QR code and a photo of your passport offline, where you can reach them without data.
The numbers
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Police, ambulance, fire | 911 |
| Tourist Police | 911, or the desk at any major site |
| Traffic accidents | 911 |
| Civil Defence | 911 |
- 911 is the single number for everything and operators speak English.
- Tourist Police have posts at Petra, Wadi Rum, Jerash and in central Amman, in distinct uniforms, and they exist precisely for visitors' problems.
- Save your hotel's name in Arabic or take a photo of the sign; it makes any taxi conversation easier.
If something goes wrong
- Theft: report it and get a written report. Insurers require it, and the tourist police will produce one in English at the major sites.
- A lost passport means the police report first, then your embassy in Amman.
- A road accident must be reported to the police before the vehicles are moved, which is why cars sit in traffic lanes after a scrape.
- Hospital treatment is paid up front. Call your insurer's assistance line before a planned admission if you can.
Worth saving now
- Your insurer's 24-hour number and policy number.
- Your embassy in Amman. Most are in the Abdoun district.
- Jordan's country code is +962.
- A photo of your passport and your Jordan Pass QR code, stored offline where you can reach them without data.
- The name of the police station you registered at, if you are staying more than 14 days.
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