Jordan Aqaba entry stamp asking to report to police within 3 months – normal?

Hi everyone,

I recently entered Jordan via Aqaba and noticed something unusual in my passport.

Along with the standard entry stamp, I received an additional Arabic stamp that roughly translates to:

“Report to the nearest police station within 3 months.”

I was briefly stopped at the border because of a prescription medication, but I showed documentation and was eventually allowed to enter without any charges.

Now I’m trying to understand:

- Has anyone else entering Jordan via Aqaba received this kind of stamp?

- Is this something routine or only given in specific situations?

- Did anyone ignore it, and if so, what happened later (especially when re-entering Jordan)?

- Is this linked to customs checks or something else?

For context: I only had a small amount of medication for personal use.

Would really appreciate insights from anyone with similar experiences.

Thanks!