In 1996 there were an estimated 50 passenger vehicles for every 1000 inhabitants. The air terminal in Amman is served by Alia-Royal Jordanian Airline and other international airlines. Some nationalities may obtain a 7-day transit visa upon arrival if travelling from a neighbouring Arab country. Passport Passport valid for 6 months, is required by all. Currency Exchange Foreign currencies can be exchanged easily in banks and bureaux de change.
Most hotels also provide exchange facilities.
The daily exchange rates are published in local newspapers. Credit cards American Express and Visa are widely accepted, whilst MasterCard and Diners Club have more limited use. Check with your credit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available. Those issued by UK banks are accepted by licensed banks and bureaux de change. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take travellers cheques in US Dollars.