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Ar Ramthā: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Ar-Ramtha, colloquially transliterated as Ar-Romtha, is a city situated in the far northwest of Jordan near the border with Syria. It covers 40 km2 on a plain 30 km northeast of the Jordan River and Irbid.

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Now in the cityAr Ramthā+22°CClear night · sunrise 06:54 AMupdated 06:35 PM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
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Exchange rateJOD 0.71per 1 $JOD — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.
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Updated information about regional tensions (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 3Think twice before you travel; weigh the reasons below.
  • terrorism
  • armed conflict
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Reconsider travel to Jordan due to terrorism and armed conflict . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. U.S. government employee travel restrictions Due to safety risks, U.S. government employees need special authorization to travel to Jordan. Additional staffing posture adjustments may be imposed on U.S.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport ADJ65 km away — the nearest airport
Queen Alia International Airport AMM93 km from the centre
Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport HFA95 km from the centre

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