Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
»
»A 'reasonable amount of perfume for personal use'
»
»Gifts up to the value of JD50 or the equivalent of US$150
»
»Prohibitions include drugs, weapons, and pornographic films and magazines.
»
»Exporting anything more than 100 years old is illegal, so don't buy any souvenir (in-
cluding 'ancient' coins or oil lamps) that is deemed to be 'antique'. If you're unsure about
an item's provenance, contact the
Customs Department
( 06-4623186;
www.customs.gov.jo
)
in Amman.
Electricity
Embassies & Consulates
The following embassies and consulates are in Amman. Egypt also has a consulate in
Aqaba. In general, offices are open 9am to 11am Sunday to Thursday for visa applications
and 1pm to 3pm for collecting visas.
