Jordan has officially launched the e-Passport service, marking a major milestone in the country's digital transformation journey. The new travel document is designed with high-quality specifications, precise security features, and advanced digital technology, making it highly reliable on the global stage. Importantly, the same legal provisions apply to the e-Passport as the traditional passport, with no increase in issuance fees. Starting September 1, 2025, citizens will have the option to issue or renew either a traditional paper passport or an e-Passport.
The pilot phase of the service was launched by Minister of Interior Mazen Faraya and Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Eng. Sami Smeirat at the Civil Status and Passports Department, in the presence of the department's Director General, Eng. Ghaith Al-Tayeb. Minister Faraya praised the joint efforts of the Ministry of Digital Economy, the Civil Status Department, and national security agencies, noting that the launch represents a qualitative leap in government services. He emphasized that the e-Passport provides modern design, strong security, and advanced digital features, ensuring it can be easily read by border systems worldwide and increasing its reliability for international travel.
Minister Faraya also highlighted that expanding e-services will make access easier for citizens, reduce pressure on Civil Status offices, and increase overall service efficiency. He confirmed that additional e-services will follow, in line with Jordan's plan to achieve a complete digital transition in service delivery.
