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Location: In the south of Jordan, 324km away from Amman and near Aqaba; on the Israeli side, it is near Eilat. The two cities are Red Sea resorts.
*Please note that the border procedures, costs and regulations are subject to change at short notice and we will do our best to keep you up to date, but changes can occur and are outside our control. You should be prepared to be flexible with any border crossing.
The Aqaba, or Yitzhak Rabin Border Crossing is located between Eilat and the Jordanian city of Aqaba. The Crossing is open from Sunday to Thursday between 06:30 and 20:00, and Friday and Saturday between 08:00 and 20:00. It is closed on Yom Kippur and the first day of the Muslim New Year.
When there is a time difference between Jordan and Israel (which can occur with the start/end of daylight savings) the border will operate according to Israel time.
Please note that the border can be subject to closures at other times without or limited warning which are outside of our control.
-Israeli Visa fee : Free
-Israeli Departure Tax (to be paid by yourself) : 105NIS (Israeli Shekels) or approximately $30USD. Can be paid in USD or NIS.
-Jordanian Visa Fee (if not included in your tour package or eligible for free visa/stays less than 2 nights) : 40JD or approximately $60USD PP. Must be paid in JOD. There are ATM’s and exchange offices at the border.
-Jordanian Departure Tax (if not included in your tour package and where applicable): 10JD or approximately $15USD. Must be paid in JOD.
-Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA)'s fees (if not included in your tour package and only applicable for stays of less than 2 nights or day trips) : 20JOD or approximately $30USD PP. Must be paid in JOD.
Rates are subject to change with no notice - As an Agency we can't be responsible for any last minute changes or announcements (surcharges when applicable would be assumed by the Guest).
Please note that all our tours start and end at the Jordanian side of the border crossing. Private vehicles are unable to use this border crossing therefore we are unable to pick up/drop off at your hotel or airport in Eilat/Israel. It is easy to catch a taxi to the border and you will need to arrange this yourself.
1-Complete the Israel side of the border crossing.
As you enter the border area, and you have a rental car you can leave it in the designated area. You will be required to pay the Israeli Departure Tax. Please note that tax is not included in your tour rate as it is collected by the Israeli Government. The Departure Tax is currently 105 NIS (Israeli Shekels) which is approximately $30USD USD). It has to be paid in cash at the border (or can be paid in advance by other methods). It can be paid in $USD or NIS.
You will proceed to the Israeli customs control where you will receive your exit stamp and pay the departure tax.
2-Exiting Israel and entering into Jordan.
You will walk up to the last point in Israel which is the exit from the duty free store at the border terminal. After exiting the store there is a short walk, (200 meters or so), from the Israeli to Jordanian terminal. As you leave Israel, you are on the way over to Jordan.
3-Entering Jordan and meeting our Representative.
Our Jordanian border representative will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it as you enter into the Jordan side of the border crossing. Our representative will assist you through the Jordanian side and take care of the necessary paperwork for your visa on arrival. Our representative will then take you to meet your driver at the exit of the terminal.
Please note that all our tours start and end at the Jordanian side of the border crossing.
If the meet and assist service is included in your tour package our representative will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it as you enter the Jordanian side of the border crossing. Our representative will assist you through the Jordanian side and take care of the necessary paperwork for your visa on arrival.
Please don’t go to visa control/immigration until you have found our representative.
Our tours that start from the Eilat Border include the meet and assist service from our representative. Our representative will meet you when you enter to the Jordanian side of the Eilat border and assist you with your visa on arrival (free visa issued to guests who are staying in Jordan for 2 or more consecutive nights). To offer this meet and assist service we prepare a visa manifest which must include the passport details for all guests.
All our tours start and end on the Jordanian side of the border crossing. Private vehicles are unable to use this border crossing. You will need to arrange for a taxi to/from the border to your hotel or airport in Eilat.
According to the Jordanian Government regulations groups of 6 or more people are required to be accompanied by a licensed guide and tourist policeman for your entire time in Jordan.
Israeli national are granted a free visa on arrival regardless of the duration of their stay in Jordan.
There are new regulations in place for Israeli passport holders entering Jordan through the Eilat border. These are subject to change. Please contact us for the latest information.
If you are in possession dual nationalities (Israeli & Other) You must share the Israeli passpot information for the manifest.
There are 3 ways that you can travel from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv to the Eilat Border.
1-Flight with Arkia Air : https://www.arkia.com/
We recommend this option as the most efficient and relatively cheap option. The one way flight is only 45 mins from Tel Aviv and one way flights start from 30Euro.
2-Bus with Egged Bus Company : www.egged.co.il/HomePage.aspx
This is the cheapest option but takes 5 – 6 hours.
3-Private transfer which we can arrange.
Private transfers are expensive in Israel. The private transfer from Tel Aviv to Eilat in a 4 seater passenger vehicle can start at $650USD. Please ask us about rates for other transfers and vehicles.
