Jordan Visa and Entry Requirements: A Complete Guide for Travelers Crossing from Israel

Jordan entry requirements depend on passport nationality and the crossing used. Allenby/King Hussein does not issue Jordanian visas on arrival. As checked on 6 August 2026, official Jordan sources are not aligned on Wadi Araba: Visit Jordan describes a restrictive rule, while the Jordan Pass FAQ describes visa on arrival for eligible non-restricted-nationality pass holders staying at least two nights. Treat Wadi Araba visa on arrival as UNABLE TO VERIFY for your itinerary until Jordan’s Ministry of Interior confirms the rule for your passport.

This guide covers the three land crossings, rules affecting Israeli passport holders, the ETA-IL requirement for eligible travelers returning to Israel, and practical planning for the Jordan side of the Dead Sea.

King Hussein Bridge / Allenby Bridge (Central)

This crossing connects the West Bank with Jordan and is about 57 kilometers from Amman. It does not issue tourist visas on arrival, so travelers who require a visa must arrange it before reaching the border. Israeli passport holders cannot use this crossing. Check the official Israel Airports Authority page for live hours and notices.

Sheikh Hussein Bridge / Jordan River Crossing (Northern)

This northern crossing serves routes toward Amman, Jerash, northern Jordan and the Jordanian Dead Sea. Visa eligibility depends on nationality and current Jordanian rules. Confirm eligibility before travel and check the official crossing page for current hours and requirements.

Yitzhak Rabin / Wadi Araba Crossing (Southern)

This crossing links Eilat and Aqaba and serves routes toward Petra, Wadi Rum and southern Jordan. Current official Jordan sources conflict. Source check: 7 August 2026. The Jordan Tourism Board describes limited qualifying organized-tour exceptions, while the Jordan Pass FAQ describes visa on arrival for eligible non-restricted-nationality Jordan Pass holders staying at least two nights. Do not rely on visa on arrival without nationality-specific confirmation. Check the Jordan Ministry of Interior visa information, the Jordan Pass FAQ and the official crossing page before departure.

Jordan Visa Requirements: Costs, Types, and Validity

Visa requirements depend on nationality, passport, entry point, and current Jordanian rules. Check the Jordan Ministry of Interior before travel and confirm whether a visa must be arranged in advance.

The Jordan Pass

The Jordan Pass combines prepaid entry to listed attractions with a possible visa-fee waiver for eligible travelers. To qualify for the waiver, buy the pass before arrival and stay in Jordan for at least two consecutive nights, described in the official terms as 3 days. The pass is not a visa, does not apply to every nationality, and does not include Dead Sea beach or resort access. Verify current terms at https://jordanpass.jo/.

Israeli Passport Holders: Specific Entry Rules

Israeli passport holders may use the Sheikh Hussein/Jordan River and Yitzhak Rabin/Wadi Araba crossings subject to current entry and document requirements, but cannot use Allenby/King Hussein.

Do not assume that a visa will be issued on arrival at Wadi Araba. As checked on 6 August 2026, Visit Jordan and the Jordan Pass FAQ publish different conditions. Obtain confirmation from Jordan’s Ministry of Interior for the traveler’s nationality, Jordan Pass status and intended stay before departure.

Jordanian border stamps or other evidence of travel may affect later entry to some destinations. Check the current rules for any subsequent country on the itinerary.

Passport Stamp Policy: What Travelers Need to Know

Israel discontinued the practice of stamping foreign passports at Ben Gurion Airport and at its land border crossings with Jordan on January 15, 2013 (Wikipedia: Visa policy of Israel). Since that date, entry and departure records for foreign nationals are printed on a small paper card, sometimes called a blue entry slip or electronic gate pass. This card contains the traveler’s passport data, entry date, and visa category. Travelers should retain this slip throughout their stay in Israel, as hotels, rental agencies, and departure checkpoints may request it.

Jordanian border authorities may still apply their own entry stamps to your passport at land crossings. Travelers concerned about future travel to countries that restrict entry based on evidence of Israel travel should consider their crossing strategy carefully and clarify the current stamp practice directly with the relevant Jordanian border authority before travel.

Returning to Israel: The ETA-IL Requirement (2025)

A significant change took effect on January 1, 2025: all travelers from visa-exempt countries entering or re-entering Israel, including those returning across the Jordan border, must hold a valid ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) before their arrival at the Israeli crossing point.

The ETA-IL is obtained online at the official Israel Population and Immigration Authority website (israel-entry.piba.gov.il). The cost is NIS 25 (approximately $7 USD). The authorization is valid for two years or until passport expiration, whichever occurs first, and covers multiple entries for stays of up to 90 days per visit. Processing takes up to 72 hours, and applications should be submitted at least 72 hours before the intended crossing.

Israeli citizens and dual nationals are required under Israeli law to enter and exit Israel using their Israeli passport. They do not need an ETA-IL, as this authorization applies to visa-exempt foreign nationals only.

Travelers who arrive at the Israeli border crossing without a valid ETA-IL will be denied entry. This is a mandatory requirement with no on-site workaround. Securing the ETA-IL before your trip to Jordan, rather than on return, is strongly recommended.

Departure Tax and Currency Requirements

Travelers departing Jordan through a land border crossing into Israel are required to pay a departure tax of 10 JOD (approximately $14 USD). This fee is collected at the crossing and is payable in Jordanian dinars. Departure through Queen Alia International Airport or Aqaba Airport does not include this land-crossing departure tax. Travelers should carry sufficient local currency to cover this cost, as card payment is not universally available at all land exit points.

Currency import into Jordan is permitted up to 15,000 JOD. Amounts above this threshold must be declared upon entry. Prohibited items include weapons, drones, narcotics, and pornographic content. Export of antiquities and corals is illegal under Jordanian law.

Pre-Departure Checklist

Before crossing into Jordan, confirm the following with official sources:

• Passport validity and blank-page requirements
• Whether your nationality requires a pre-arranged visa
• Whether visa on arrival is available at the exact crossing you plan to use
• Jordan Pass eligibility, if purchased before arrival, including the minimum two-consecutive-night stay for the visa-fee waiver
• Current crossing hours, closures, fees, and transport arrangements
• Any entry authorization required for the country from which you are departing

Rules can change, and Allenby or King Hussein Bridge does not issue Jordanian visas on arrival.

Traveling to the Jordan Dead Sea from Israel

For travelers specifically visiting the Jordan side of the Dead Sea, the Wadi Araba/Yitzhak Rabin crossing provides the most direct southern access point, connecting Eilat to Aqaba. From Aqaba, the Dead Sea resorts on the Jordan side are approximately 2.5 hours north by road, passing through the Wadi Rum area and connecting to the King’s Highway.

Travelers using the northern Sheikh Hussein crossing and heading directly to the Jordan Dead Sea region (including the Dead Sea Spa Hotel area, Amman Beach, and the Kempinski and Marriott properties) face a shorter journey from the border, approximately 90 kilometers south to the resort zone.