Can foreigners marry in Jordan?

The U.S. Embassy in Amman cannot perform marriages in Jordan, even for U.S. citizens. Any person wishing to marry in Jordan must do so according to Jordanian law. In Jordan there are no civil marriages and all marriages must be performed according to a recognized religious tradition.

Is kissing allowed in Jordan?

A by-product of the social divisions between men and women, though, is that visiting LGBTQ couples can feel much freer about limited public displays of affection than straight couples: cheek-kissing, eye-gazing and hand-holding between same-sex friends in public is normal and completely socially acceptable.

Are marriages arranged in Jordan?

According to a lawyer member of the Jordanian Bar Association and human rights activist in Amman, arranged marriages still occur in Jordan in both rural and urban areas even though, according to family law, a woman must agree to the marriage (26 Apr.

What is the divorce rate in Jordan?

Divorce statistics by country/region (per 1,000 population / year)Country/regionContinentCrude rateDivorceJordanAsia2.6KazakhstanAsia2.3KuwaitAsia2.266 more rows

Can you wear a bathing suit in Jordan?

Depending on your plan, you may or may not want to bring a swimsuit with you to Jordan. Swimsuits, including bikinis, are acceptable at the pool and at the beach- but dont walk around in it all day.