Is Ketamine legal in Jordan?

Legal status

Controlled under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law No. 23 of 2016 (amended by Law No. 24 of 2021); ketamine is a controlled substance and the exact schedule number is left to confirmation against the current statute.

Consequences if caught

Possession (Art. 9) carries roughly 3 months–3 years plus a fine; trafficking or supply (Arts. 15/19) 5+ years' hard labour. The death penalty (Art. 20) is confined to aggravated trafficking (international trafficking organisations, or links to arms smuggling / money laundering) and does NOT attach to possession, use, or ordinary supply.

If prescribed or medical

Available through controlled medical channels.

Documentation

In Jordan (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act No. 23 of 2016), general trafficking draws 1–12 years, rising to up to 25 years in aggravating circumstances; possession for personal use (a small or first-time amount) draws about 3 months–2 years plus a 1,000–3,000 JOD fine. There is no medical cannabis. [retained for the international-gang offence; executions rare] The death penalty is NARROW — reserved for the crime of collaborating with international gangs dealing in narcotics; a 2006 amendment to the prior 1988 law had already reduced the general drug-crime death penalty to life. Do not expect a general-trafficking death penalty. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Jordan’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.