Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
BORDER CROSSINGS
Planning Which Crossing to Use
It may help to sequence your planning of an overland trip in the following way:
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»Begin by choosing your ideal route, ignoring any logistical challenges - you can consult
Itineraries (
Click here
) for some ideas.
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»Familiarise yourself with the border crossings on the map in this chapter and read the
descriptions.
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»Consult the visa section of this chapter to see what restrictions are associated with each
entry/exit point.
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»Check whether transport is available (
Click here
)
.
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»Amend your route accordingly.
Facilities at Jordan's Border Crossings
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Syria
Post office and
tourist office
( 8am-5pm Sat-Thu, to 2pm Fri)
, places to eat
and drink, and moneychangers (open most of the time)
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Israel & the Palestinian Territories
Post office and a
tourist information counter
(
8am-2pm, closed Fri)
, places to eat and drink, duty-free shops and moneychangers.
Borders are closed on the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur and the Islamic New Year (
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Getting to & from Jordan's Borders
Getting by public transport to and from Jordan's borders is easy (
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)
.
Note that if you're planning to depart from Jordan to Israel and the Palestinian Territor-
ies on a Friday or Saturday, arrive at the border early as public transport on the Israeli side
doesn't run during the Jewish Shabbat (between sunset Friday and sunset Saturday).
