🏆 Jordan River Crossing – Everything You Need to Know Before Crossing into Jordan
If you’re planning a trip to Jordan – whether to Petra, Wadi Rum or Amman – crossing the border via the Jordan River Crossing (Sheikh Hussein) is one of the convenient options. So how does it work, what should you know before you arrive, and what’s the procedure? Here’s all the information.
📍 Where Is the Jordan River Crossing?
✔️ Located in northern Israel, between Beit She’an and the Jordanian town of Irbid. ✔️ About a 90-minute drive from Tel Aviv and about an hour from Haifa.
🕒 Crossing Opening Hours
✔️ Sunday to Thursday: 07:00–22:00 ✔️ Friday and Saturday: 08:00–20:00 ✔️ Holidays: check in advance for changes in operating hours.
📜 What Do You Need to Bring to the Border Crossing?
✔️ A passport valid for at least six months. ✔️ A Jordanian visa (if required). You can get it in advance or at the border – depending on your citizenship. ✔️ Israeli exit fee. Payment can be made in advance online or on site. ✔️ Medical documents/vaccination certificate (if relevant).
🚗 How to Get to the Border Crossing
✔️ By private car: there’s an organized parking lot on the Israeli side, from which you can take a shuttle to the crossing. ✔️ By bus: lines from Beit She’an run toward the crossing. ✔️ By taxi: taxis are available from Beit She’an and nearby towns.
💰 Costs and Fees
✔️ Israeli exit fee: about NIS 110 (changes from time to time). ✔️ Jordanian entry fee: usually about 10 Jordanian dinars (about NIS 50), but check in advance. ✔️ Shuttle services within the crossing: a small additional fee.
🚧 What to Know Before Crossing
✔️ Check in advance whether you need an entry visa for Jordan. ✔️ Entering Jordan with a private Israeli car isn’t possible via this crossing. ✔️ Get travel insurance that covers your stay in Jordan. ✔️ The crossing has duty-free shops, currency exchange and seating areas.
🏆 Summary
The Jordan River Crossing is a convenient way to visit Jordan from northern Israel. With the right preparation, the whole process goes smoothly and lets you start your trip without worries.
This information was gathered from various online sources; please verify the exact details with the relevant authorities. Join our WhatsApp group for updates Flight Hunter
