General Information Jordan

1. By plane to Amman Alia Airport or to Aqaba Airport
2. By ferry to the Aqaba port from Nueiba (Sinai-Egypt)
3. By coaches via the - Jordan River Border (Beit Shean Valley), Arava border (Eilat) or Allenby Bridge (Jericho) .
4. There are regular buses from Amman to Baghdad (Iraq), Damascus (Syria), Mecca (Saudi Arabia).

* There is no train in Jordan.

• Entrance by coach via Jordan River border or Aqaba border is valid for those holding Israeli passport. Foreign passport holders receive their visa at the border, except for Allenby bridge, where a visa is required in advanced. This applies to foreigners only as Israelis are not allowed to enter by the Allenby Bridge.
• We advise you to use the Jordan River Border as it is located close to tourist attractions and hotels in Amman.
• Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months prior to departure. Israelis having dual citizenship must exit with their Israeli passport and can then enter Jordan with their foreign passport.
• Israelis must have an exit permit from the IDF.
• Crossing the border from the Israeli side to the Jordanian side or v.v. is serviced by a special shuttle for an extra charge.
• Foreign currency in your possesion must be declared at the border as well as valuable objects such as cameras, jewelery, etc.
• It is prohibited to bring any weapons, wireless telephones, fresh foods, plants and animals to Jordan.
• The general customs regulations are applied at the mentioned borders.
• Opening hours at the Arava border & Jordan River border are: Sunday- Thursday 07:00-22:00, Friday - Saturday 08:00 -20:00. Allenby Bridge: Sunday through Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday/Saturday 08:00-13:00
• Entry visa to Jordan with a foreign passport varies according to nationality, which is paid by the traveler at the border.
• Exit fee from Jordan is 4JD;  the Israeli tax is $22 and  included in our service charge, which is subject to change.

Important:

• It is prohibited to take photographs of any army installations in Jordan.
• If taking photos of people, it is advised to have their personal agreement first.
• Dress outside of the hotel should be modest.
• It is not allowed to bring publications in Hebrew into Jordan.
• It is forbidden to throw litter.
  
  
  

  GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PASSENGERS TO JORDAN

  PLEASE CHECK DEPARTURE TIME IN ADVANCE
  Departure by coach: Tel-Aviv, 141 Ibn Gvirol St.
  Jerusalem, 15 Jaffa St.

  PLEASE NOTE:
  Passengers have to be at the checkin point 30 minutes prior to departure.
  Departure time may be changed without prior notice, therefore, you have to make an early confirmation.

  BORDER FEES, VISAS, AND PROCEDURES:
  1. Opening hours at the Arava border & Jordan River border are: Sunday – Thursday: 07:00-22:00 / Friday – Saturday: 08:00-20:00
  Opening hours at Allenby bridge:
  Sunday – Thursday: 08:00-18:00 / Friday – Saturday: 08:00-13:00
  2. We advise you to use the Jordan River border as it is located close to tourist attractions and hotels in Amman.
  3. Entrance by coach via the Jordan River border or Aqaba border, is valid for those holding Israeli and foreign passports. For the Allenby bridge, a visa is required in advance;   this applies to foreigners only as Israelis are not allowed to enter by the Allenby bridge.
  4. Entry visa to Jordan is paid at the border.
  5. Your passport have to be valid for at least 6 months prior to departure. Israelis having dual citizenship must exit with their Israeli passport and can then enter Jordan with their foreign passport.
  6. Crossing the border from the Israeli side to the Jordanian side or v.v. is serviced by a special shuttle for an extra charge.
  7. Exit fee from Jordan is 6 JD, the Israeli tax is $22 including our service charge, which is subject to change.
  8. It is prohibited to bring any weapons, wireless telephones, fresh foods, plants and animals to Jordan.
  9. Foreign currency in your possession must be declared at the border as well as valuable objects such as cameras, jewelry, etc..

  CUSTOMS:

  The general customs regulation are applied at the mentioned borders.

  REMARKS:

  1. Passengers who are delayed at the border, because of invalid passport or visa, or any other procedural problems, are responsible for their own transportation from the border.
  2. There will be no refund for unused portions or confirmed itineraries, transfers and hotel accommodation after commencement of journey (i.e. departure from Israel).
  3. Any complaints regarding services in Jordan must be accompanied by official documents.
  4. All the above mentioned rates may be changed without prior notice.
  5. No health or baggage insurance is included.

  CANCELLATION FEES: Upon reservation, the amount of $25 handling fees is due.
  Before departure:   up to 14days, 25%;  up to 7days, 50%;  up to 4days,
                                    75%;  less than 4days, 100%. 
  *Also these conditions apply for people reserving last moment.