The Sheikh Hussein Border Crossing, also known as the Jordan River Crossing or Northern Border, connects northern Jordan with northern Israel. This guide explains its location, published operating hours, visa considerations, departure fees, shuttle transport, crossing procedures and how Jordan Horizons Tours can assist travelers continuing into Jordan.
This northern crossing is around 90 km from Amman and is especially useful for travelers moving between northern Israel and northern or central Jordan.
The Jordan River terminal is located beside the historic Sheikh Hussein Bridge, approximately 10 km east of Beit She'an on the Israeli side, on the road connecting Beit She'an with Irbid in Jordan.
For Jordan itineraries, it is particularly convenient when your route includes Irbid, Umm Qais, Ajloun, Jerash or Amman, or when you are arriving from northern Israel or the Sea of Galilee area.
Border information changes frequently. Jordan Horizons Tours can help with your Jordan-side arrangements, but opening hours, immigration decisions, taxes, shuttle schedules and government procedures remain under the control of the relevant authorities.
The Israel Airports Authority currently publishes the following passenger-terminal hours for the Jordan River Crossing. Because the Jordan Tourism Board publishes a different broader timetable for Sheikh Hussein, travelers should verify both sides shortly before crossing.
Israeli terminal: 08:30–18:00.
Passengers are admitted for crossing until approximately 16:30 at the latest.
Israeli terminal: 08:30–16:00.
Passengers are admitted for crossing until approximately 14:30 at the latest.
Israeli terminal: currently published as closed. Holiday schedules and special announcements can override normal operating hours.
Why you may see different hours online: the official Jordan Tourism Board currently lists Sheikh Hussein as Sunday–Thursday 08:30–19:30 and Friday–Saturday 10:00–18:00, while the Israel Airports Authority publishes shorter current passenger hours on the Israeli side. Treat the practical crossing window as the overlap between the two terminals and confirm immediately before travel.
Official checks: verify current announcements on the Israel Airports Authority Jordan River Crossing page and the Jordan Tourism Board border-crossing page.
The figures below are useful planning references based on current official information, but taxes, exchange rates and local service charges remain subject to change.
For many unrestricted nationalities, yes. The Jordan Tourism Board lists Sheikh Hussein / Northern Border as a crossing where most eligible nationalities can obtain a Jordan visa on arrival.
However, restricted nationalities and travelers with special immigration circumstances may need prior approval or a visa obtained in advance. Entry is always subject to immigration approval.
If you are booking a Jordan tour with us, send your nationality and passport details early so the correct entry procedure can be checked before travel.
Fees are not guaranteed. The 120 NIS Israeli passage fee is the official 2026 rate currently published for Jordan River. Jordanian visa/departure charges and shuttle fees can also be revised. Always carry suitable payment methods and allow for possible changes.
The exact sequence can vary according to traffic, nationality and security procedures, but most tourist crossings follow three main stages.
Enter the Israeli terminal, complete security and passport procedures, and pay or present your receipt for the applicable departure passage fee.
A shuttle service operates from the Israeli terminal to the Jordanian terminal. The IAA currently publishes a frequency of approximately every 45 minutes, although waits and operational changes are possible.
At the Jordanian terminal, complete immigration, visa and baggage formalities. If Jordan Horizons Tours has arranged your arrival service, continue according to the meeting instructions supplied with your booking.
Passport validity: the Israel Airports Authority advises travelers crossing toward Jordan to carry a passport valid for at least six months. Your airline, nationality or Jordanian immigration rules may impose additional requirements.
When your Jordan booking requires border coordination, we may request the full passport details of all travelers in advance. These details help us prepare the correct passenger information, arrival arrangements and any documentation required for your service.
Jordan Horizons Tours can arrange your Jordan-side transfer from Sheikh Hussein Border to destinations such as Irbid, Ajloun, Jerash, Amman and onward points around Jordan as part of a private itinerary.
If you also require transportation on the Israeli side, this should be arranged separately in advance according to your starting point and the current border schedule.
Many of our Jordan tours from Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and other points in Israel can be planned through either Sheikh Hussein / Jordan River Crossing or Allenby / King Hussein Bridge, depending on the route, operating conditions and your travel plan.
Which crossing will my tour use? The best crossing depends on your Israeli starting point, Jordan itinerary, border schedule and current operating conditions. A tour shown in the samples is not necessarily restricted to only one crossing.
These answers summarize the most important practical questions travelers ask when planning to enter Jordan through the northern border.
It is generally called the Jordan River Crossing or Jordan River Terminal. In Jordan and in tourism itineraries it is commonly referred to as the Sheikh Hussein Border or Northern Border.
It is in northern Jordan, on the route between Irbid and Beit She'an. The Israeli terminal is approximately 10 km east of Beit She'an, near the historic Sheikh Hussein Bridge.
The Israel Airports Authority currently publishes:
Because Jordan-side published hours can differ, confirm both terminals before travel.
Most eligible unrestricted nationalities can normally obtain a Jordan visa on arrival at this crossing. Restricted nationalities and special cases may require prior approval or a visa in advance.
The Israel Airports Authority's published land-border fee schedule lists 120 NIS per departing passenger for Jordan River from April 15 through December 31, 2026. A service charge may apply depending on how and where payment is made.
The Jordan Tourism Board currently lists a standard single-entry visa fee of 40 JOD for travelers who require a visa and are eligible to receive it on arrival. Nationality-specific rules still apply.
Yes. The Israel Airports Authority currently states that a shuttle operates from the Israeli terminal to the Jordanian terminal approximately every 45 minutes, at a published cost of 8 NIS per passenger. Schedules and prices can change.
Passport details may be required to prepare your border-arrival arrangements, passenger information and any coordination connected with your Jordan tour. Send the details exactly as shown in each traveler's passport.
Yes, Jordan-side transport can be arranged as part of your private tour or transfer. Your final confirmation should state where and how you will meet our representative after completing the border procedures.
Often, yes. Many of our tours from Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and other points in Israel can be routed through either crossing. The best option depends on your itinerary, starting point, operating hours and current border conditions.
Do not plan to arrive close to the published closing time. Last-admission times can be substantially earlier, and security, immigration, traffic or shuttle waiting can add time to the crossing.
No. Government charges, visa rules, holiday schedules, shuttle arrangements and operating hours can change with limited notice. Reconfirm shortly before your travel date.
Important travel disclaimer: Border rules, fees, visas, terminal hours and security procedures are controlled by government authorities and may change at any time. The information on this page is intended as practical travel guidance. Before departure, verify the latest official information and follow any instructions provided with your confirmed booking.
Tell Jordan Horizons Tours where you are starting in Israel, your preferred crossing date, how many days you have in Jordan and the places you would like to visit. We can help shape the Jordan-side route around your schedule and travel priorities.
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