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Jordan Customs Regulations
Import & export rules, duty-free allowances, prohibited items, and traveler health advisory
200 cigs
Tobacco allowance
1 litre
Alcohol allowance
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Import Regulations
- 200 cigarettes or
- 25 cigars or
- 200 grammes pipe tobacco
- 1 litre alcoholic beverages
- 2 bottles of perfume
- Legal personal goods up to JOD 50
- An unlimited amount of local currency can be imported into the country providing it is not converted into foreign money when leaving the country. No limit on the amount of foreign currency that can enter the country providing that it is declared upon arrival although Israeli currency is illegal.
- Local currency equal to JOD 300 can be exported out of the country. Sums of foreign money equal to the amount declared when entering can freely leave the country.
- Illegal drugs
- Knives, Weapons and ammunition – unless permission has been obtained
- Plant and plant products – unless permission has been obtained
- Fresh fruit and vegetables – unless permission has been obtained
- Meat and animal products – unless permission has been obtained
- Israeli currency
- Counterfeit money and goods
- Pornographic material
- All weapons and ammunition being imported into the country will require permission from the Ministry of the Interior/Public security directorate.
- Fresh meat and milk products will need a permit from the Ministry of Agriculture.
- Any fresh fruit and vegetables entering the country will need permission from Agricultural Marketing Corporation
- All dogs and cats being imported into the country will need to be accompanied by a veterinarian health and rabies inoculation certificate. Birds can only enter the country if granted permission to do so by the Jordanian Ministry of Agriculture.
Export Regulations
- No information available
- Illegal drugs
- Knives, Weapons and ammunition – unless permission has been obtained
- Plant and plant products – unless permission has been obtained
- Fresh fruit and vegetables – unless permission has been obtained
- Meat and animal products – unless permission has been obtained
- Israeli currency
- Counterfeit money and goods
- Pornographic material
- No information available
Health & Security
Basic health information for travelers to Jordan
Basic security information for travelers to Jordan
Jordan’s borders with Iraq, Iran and Syria may close suddenly without warning and should be avoided if possible owing to the high level of violence throughout the region. Unexploded mines are a potential danger on the countries border with Syria and any travellers visiting this region should proceed with extreme caution and obey all local instructions.
🩺 Basic Health Information for Travelers to Jordan
- A yellow fever vaccination is required from all travellers coming from an infected region. Travellers from other countries should consider obtaining vaccination against the disease prior to entering the country.
- Tap and other local water sources should be considered contaminated and thoroughly boiled before being drunk. Travellers are advised to stick to bottled water whenever possible throughout their stay inside the country. Milk and dairy products might be unpasteurised and should be avoided for safety reasons. All meat, fish and vegetables should be well cooked and served boiling hot whilst fruit should be peeled prior to consumption.
- Various food and water based diseases present throughout the country including Hepatitis A, Diphtheria, Typhoid and Bilharzia (Schistomiasis). All foreign travellers to the region are strongly advised against any swimming in local pools, lakes and other water sources which could contain diseases and should stick to chlorinated swimming pools where possible.
- Cutaneous leishmaniasis is hyper endemic in the middle and lower Jordan Valley but has also been reported in other sections of the country. All travellers to Jordan are advised to wear plenty of close clothing and should spray themselves regularly with insect repellent for safety reasons and should seek out emergency medical assistance if symptoms develop.
- Hepatitis B is endemic to the region and all travellers to the country should exercise great care when dealing with bloody or dirty needles or when engaging in sexual activity during their visit. All travellers staying in the country longer than three months will automatically be required to undergo a HIV test.
- Travellers to the country are advised against any contact with wild dogs or other animals whose bites might contain Rabies. If bitten, travellers should immediately clean the wound and seek out medical assistance to check for any signs of infection.
- Visitors to the country during the summer months should note the potential for serious sunburn and dehydration from the often intense temperatures and should buy appropriate amounts of sunscreen and bottled water for protection. Seasonal dust storms that envelop the country for days or weeks each spring could aggravate respiratory conditions such as asthma or sinus problems.
- Modern medical facilities are available in the main city Amman but are noticeably less advanced and reliable in other parts of the country. Most hospitals are privately owned and doctors may demand immediate payment for any services rendered. All foreign travellers should obtain complete health and travel insurance before beginning their journey. An emergency evacuation to a nearby country might be required in the event of serious accident or illness.
🛡 Basic Security Information for Travelers to Jordan
- Since the start of 2011, there have been a number of civil uprisings and violent demonstrations throughout Egypt, Libya and the surrounding countries. All travellers to Jordan are strongly advised to keep updated regarding the current social and political situation in not only Jordan but the whole region before visiting the country. There remains a strong anti western sentiment throughout the country and all foreign visitors to the region should avoid any public actions which may inflame local tensions and could lead to violence.
- Although relatively rare, incidents of theft and violent crime have been reported throughout the country and all travellers should keep their passport and other valuables in a safe and secure location for the duration of their visit and avoid any obvious displays of jewellery or wealth which could attract unwanted attention.
- Female visitors to the country in particular have suffered from violent sexual assaults when visiting the country and should avoid any travel around the major towns or cities after dark. All visitors to the country should avoid travelling around poorly lit or maintained roads after dark and should keep a close eye on their immediate environment at all times throughout their visit.
- There have been a number of protests in Amman and at other locations throughout the country since the start of the year, some of which have resulted in fatalities and violence. The protests have generally always been held on a Friday and all visitors to the country are strongly advised to avoid any large demonstrations or protests that could quickly turn violent and should monitor the local political situation both before and during their visit.
- Jordan’s borders with Iraq, Iran and Syria may close suddenly without warning and should be avoided if possible owing to the high level of violence throughout the region. Unexploded mines are a potential danger on the countries border with Syria and any travellers visiting this region should proceed with extreme caution and obey all local instructions.
- Foreign tourists planning on driving throughout the country will need to obtain an international driving permit and should keep a copy of their passport with them at all times in case of emergency. The overall standard of the roads are quite poor throughout the country and foreign drivers should exercise considerable care when driving to avoid any possible accidents or injuries. Most roads are poorly lit and should not be attempted after dark. Some roads may also be shut down or disrupted by serious flooding and all travellers should check with the local authorities before starting a journey in potentially unsafe weather conditions. Theft and carjacking are not unknown in this country and travellers should take care to keep their vehicle secure at all times and avoid stopping for potentially dangerous strangers in remote locations.
- Whilst not always serious, there have been a number of Earth tremors throughout the country. All travellers to the region are advised to stay calm and report their position to the nearest embassy in the event of a serious earthquake occurring during their visit. The countries rainy season usually runs from November to March and can often cause serious flooding and damage to local buildings and infrastructure. Visitors to the region are urged to keep a close eye on the local weather conditions whilst inside Jordan and should plan the rest of their visit accordingly.
- Jordan is a mostly traditional Muslim country and overt displays of affection in public are not encouraged. Unmarried couples living together is not a normal feature of everyday life in Jordan and could serve to draw attention. Foreign visitors inside the country during Ramadan are urged to avoid drink or eating in public throughout the day whilst alcohol cannot be legally consumed in public. Standards of dress are more strict than in other countries and informal clothing should not be worn when out in public and women in particular strongly advised to dress in a modest manner at all times.
- Photos of important government, military and religious sites are banned and can be legally removed by the security services. Pictures taken of local everyday inhabitants may cause unease and permission should always be requested beforehand out of common decency.
- Owing to the continued political situation throughout the entire middle east region, strongly held political believes should be voiced with caution and could lead to trouble in certain situations. Whilst homosexuality is not strictly illegal, attacks on gay couples visiting the country is a strong possibility and all same sex travellers are advised to avoid any public displays of affection which could also potentially lead to violence.
Contact Information
For further assistance please contact the Jordanian Customs authorities directly. They will provide the latest information about customs regulations and export-import procedures.
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+962 6 4623186 / 88
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