The VIP Service at The Allenby Bridge is available for 150 USD per traveler. This service will simplify the whole crossing journey, as an immigration assistant will be there to speed up your visa, baggage, and transfer procedure to cross quickly without any stress. Whether you choose this service or not, our staff will help you during this hectic day on the Jordanian side (but not inside the border, where we have no access). Keep in mind that you will have to pay 15 USD Jordan departure tax, along with 10 USD for the shuttle bus and around 2.15 USD for each piece of luggage.

• Sheikh Hussein Bridge ( Jordan River )

Located approximately between the Jordanian city Irbid and the Israeli town Beit She’an. It is also close to Lake Tiberias (Sea of Galilee) from Israeli side. 

• Working Hours:

Sunday – Thursday from 08:00 to 18:00

Friday from 08:00 to 18:00

Saturday from 08:30 to 18:00

• Taxes and Additional fees

Jordan Exit Fee : 10 JOD approximately 14 USD

Israel Exit Fee : 105 NIS approximately 30 USD

• VIP Service

The VIP service at Sheikh Hussein Border offers expedited and personalized assistance for high-profile individuals crossing between Jordan and Israel. It includes faster immigration and customs processing, private transport, and access to comfortable lounges, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience. Designed for diplomats, business leaders, and premium travelers, this service provides enhanced security, privacy, and convenience, allowing passengers to avoid long queues and enjoy a more comfortable border-crossing process.

• Important Notes :
• Its recommended to reach the Boarder at least 2 Hours before closing time.
• Private cars and Busses cannot cross, also are not allowed to cross by foot.
• Boarder closed at Yom Kippur and the Muslim New Year.

• Wadi Araba Border ( Jordan River )

Wadi Araba Crossing/South Border, located in the south, 324 kms away from Amman, connecting the two Red Sea resorts of Eilat and Aqaba.

Upon your arrival at this crossing point, you will enter the immigration terminal, stamp your passport, pay 15 USD for the Jordanian departure tax and then walk a short distance to reach the Israeli immigration terminal; as there are no shuttle transfers between the two sides. Upon your exit from the terminal, your pre-arranged transfer will be waiting to pick you up and drop you off at your hotel, or you can simply take a taxi or one of the available public buses from the terminal.

On the way back to Jordan from Arava, you will be required to pay 30 USD for the Israeli departure tax, stamp your passport, and finally walk a short distance to reach the Jordanian immigration point, where our representative will be waiting to lead you to your vehicle.

• Working Hours:

Sunday – Thursday from 06:30 to 20:00

Friday – Saturday (Closed)

• Taxes and Additional fees

Jordan Exit Fee : 10 JOD approximately 14 USD

Israel Exit Fee : 105 NIS approximately 30 USD

• Important Notes :
• Its recommended to reach the Boarder at least 2 Hours before closing time.
• Travelers will cross by foot walking approximately 600 Meters and no shuttle available.
• Private cars and Busses cannot cross, travelers must change vehicles upon crossing or use the other two border crossings.
• Boarder closed at Yom Kippur and the Muslim New Year.

• Though border crossings between Jordan and Israel/Palestine are generally straightforward, travelers should be prepared for thorough security screenings. Border officials on both sides are typically very professional but may ask for detailed information about your travel plans. Additionally, the visa requirements for entering Israel can differ depending on your nationality and the type of passport you hold.

  For those traveling with a Jordanian visa or those arriving from other countries, having proper documentation in place will smooth the process. It’s wise to have printed copies of your hotel reservations, return flights, and any planned activities in both countries to help clarify the purpose of your trip if questioned.

The connection between Jordan and the Holy Land is not just a physical one; it’s deeply spiritual. Pilgrims traveling between the two areas often make their way to significant religious sites that are pivotal in the Abrahamic faiths.

In Jordan, many travelers visit the Baptism Site (Bethany Beyond the Jordan), where Jesus is believed to have been baptized by John the Baptist. Mount Nebo, where Moses is said to have seen the Promised Land before his death, also attracts pilgrims from around the world.

Meanwhile, in the Holy Land, Jerusalem offers some of the world’s most important religious landmarks. From the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem is a spiritual center for Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, and the Dead Sea, with its historical and therapeutic value, further highlight the importance of the Holy Land in religious travel.