Jordan River Crossing

Bridge in Irbid, Jordan

Sheikh Hussein Bridge
מסוף נהר ירדן
معبر نهر الأردن

Coordinates| 32°29′49″N 35°34′32″E﻿ / ﻿32.49694°N 35.57556°E﻿ / 32.49694; 35.57556
Carries| Pedestrians, Vehicles, Containers
Crosses| Jordan River
Locale|  Beit She'an, Israel
Irbid, Jordan
Official name| Sheikh Hussein Bridge
מסוף נהר ירדן
معبر نهر الأردن
Maintained by| Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Israel Airports Authority
Website| www.iaa.gov.il/en-US/borders/NeharYarden/Pages/default.aspx
History
Opened| November 1994
Statistics
Daily traffic| 1,044 pedestrians in 2005
103 vehicles in 2005
Toll| JD10.00 (Outbound Jordan)
₪101.00 (Outbound Israel)
Location

The Jordan River Crossing (Hebrew: מסוף נהר ירדן, Arabic: معبر نهر الأردن) or Sheikh Hussein Bridge is the northern international border crossing between Jordan and Israel. It is located between Irbid, in Jordan, and Beit She'an, in Israel.

## Access

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The Sheikh Hussein Bridge was opened in November 1994, and is the northernmost entry/exit point between Israel and Jordan.[1]

### Opening hours

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The terminal operates throughout the year, excluding Yom Kippur and Islamic New Year.

The crossing is open for individuals (including tourists and private cars):

* Sunday-Thursday: 07:00 AM to 8:30 PM
* Friday and Saturday: 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM

Cargo terminal operating hours:

* Sunday-Thursday: 07:00 AM to 8:00 PM
* Friday and Saturday: cargo terminal is closed.

On weekends, those departing from Israel to Jordan by private vehicles can access the departure hall until 6pm.

### Getting there & from

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There is no public transportation to the terminal. Private bus companies do offer transportation to the crossing and across the border, such as the bus from Nazareth to Amman.

### Across the bridge

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Between the terminals, one must travel by car or bus.

A bus service between the two terminals is available every 25 minutes.

Privately owned Israeli cars may cross through the Israeli terminal and travel in Jordan after a change of license plates, registration and the payment of a tax at Jordan customs. For drivers entering with a private car, International Driving Permits can be issued at the MEMSI branch at the Israeli terminal.

Passing from Israel to Jordan by motorbike or bicycle is forbidden, but entering Israel from Jordan with a motorbike is allowed.

Rental cars may be left in the parking lot, which has a per day fee.

## Visa requirements

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To use the Jordan River Crossing, all passports are required to be valid for at least 6 months. Jordanian visa is available on arrival to Israeli citizens, issued at the Jordanian terminal and costs JD10 for travellers who are planning to stay in Jordan for at least 3 nights and JD40 for travellers who are planning on staying there for a shorter period (a fee of JD120 is charged for multiple entry valid six months); however, all Israeli tourists visiting Jordan need to hire a escorting Jordanian guide in advance.[2]

Israeli visa exemption applies to citizens of over 90 countries, who do not require a visa to enter Israel for a maximum stay of 3 months for tourism only, whereas Jordanian citizens must have an Israeli visa before arrival and confirmation to travel from the Israeli government is most likely required.

## Currency exchange

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There are no ATMs at Israeli and Jordanian terminals. Exchange is available at the local banks at both the terminals after exit.

## References

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1. ^ Jordan River Border Terminal info
2. ^ "Land border crossings - Jordan River crossing".

## External links

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* US Consular Information Sheet - Israel, the West Bank and Gaza

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Gaza Strip1 and  Egypt|

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* Erez Crossing
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