Alcohol in Jordan. Customs regulations and visa regime in Jordan Transporting alcohol to Jordan customs

Customs regulations

You can import 200 cigarettes, one bottle of alcohol, and perfumes for personal use into the country duty-free. Hand luggage and personal items are not subject to duties. However, customs may require you to pay duty on luxury goods.

We inform you that from May 13, 2014, the Government of the Russian Federation Decree No. 398 of April 29, 2014 “On invalidating paragraph 7 of the Government Decree” comes into force Russian Federation dated December 31, 2005 No. 866 “On the labeling of alcoholic products with excise stamps.” In this regard, the import of any alcoholic beverages into the territory of the Russian Federation from abroad is prohibited. The exception will be alcoholic products, purchased at airports in Duty Free shops.

General information

Jordan is amazing interesting country, which simply amazes with the diversity of nature (from deserts to reservoirs, nature reserves and hot springs), seas (Red - the most beautiful and Dead - the most unique and healing), culture (modern and dating back more than 6 centuries), the attention and goodwill of people who sincerely We are glad to see you and will definitely greet you: “Welcome to Jordan” (although this is often said in English)... If you want to spend an unforgettable vacation and see a lot of interesting things, come to Jordan!
In my own way state system- this is the Kingdom. The full name of the country is the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The state is still very young - it is not yet 50 years old, the population is about 5 million people. But the lands on which it is located are mentioned in the Bible in the Old Testament. Esau (son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham) led his flocks through the Wadi Rum desert. Jesus Christ was baptized in the Jordan River in the town of Bethany.
total area 89,213 sq. km, of which land – 88,884 sq. km, water – 329 sq. km.
The modern capital of Jordan is Amman, known in history as Rabat Amun, and during the Roman Empire as Philadelphia. Now half the population lives there, i.e. 2.5 million people.
The population is about 4 million people. National composition - Arabs (Jordanians and Palestinians) - about 98%; people from the Caucasus (referred to by the common collective name “Circassians”) - about 1%; Armenians - about 1%.

Transport

There is only one seaport in Jordan - the city of Aqaba on the Red Sea.
Queen Amia International Airport is located south of the capital. This is one of the most modern airports in the entire Middle East. Jordan is connected to neighboring countries by international-class highways. From Damascus, the capital of Syria, Amman can be reached by weekly train or daily buses. In cities there are inexpensive taxis. The average fare per kilometer is 500 fils (70 cents). However, if the taxi does not have a meter (and this sometimes happens in Jordan), you should agree on the price with the driver in advance.

Currency - Jordanian dinar (1 dinar = 1.5 US dollars). A dinar is divided into 1000 fils. Due to inflation, fils are no longer taken into account in calculations, although coins are in circulation and some sellers, out of old habit, indicate the price of their goods in four-digit numbers. The more commonly used part of the dinar is “kyrsh” (1 dinar = 1OO kyrsh). Often a coin of 10 fils is called “1 qirsh”. Money can be exchanged at the airport, hotels and exchange offices. Payment for goods and services usually occurs in dinars.

Time is 1 hour behind Moscow; Daylight saving time is practiced due to the discrepancy between the transition dates, for which in Jordan and Russia the “lag” can be 2 hours.

The language is Arabic, English is very common, and there are people who speak Russian.

The vast majority of the population (90%) professes Sunni Islam. There are also small communities of Shia and Christians of various denominations.

Tips are given in gratitude for good service to hotel staff (0.5 dinars), tour guide (2 dinars per person), driver (1.5 dinars per person), horse driver in Petra (2 dinars), etc., this is the practice - unlike Russia - is widespread abroad. Tips usually make up the bulk of the earnings of Jordanians working in the tourism sector - the employment contract usually specifies some insignificant amount and the addition “+ tip”, so ignoring this issue may simply offend the Jordanian.

Electricity

Electricity - 220 volts

Features of staying in the country

FOR EXCURSIONS - you will need comfortable shoes and sports clothing (otherwise it will be difficult for you to climb to the top row of the amphitheater in Jerash or take a horseback ride in Petra). Not all hotels offer quick ironing of clothes, and this service is not very cheap, so preference should be given to clothes made from wrinkle-resistant materials.
DO NOT FORGET TO TAKE good sunglasses, the medications you need (in Jordan there may only be analogues with names unknown to you), films for your camera or video camera.
WOMEN'S CLOTHING, if possible, should not be provocative - do not forget that most local population- Muslim men and a too short skirt, open shoulders and back far from the beach can attract increased attention to you (do you need it?).
PHOTO SERVICES - much more expensive than in Moscow, especially in Aqaba. Photographing people is only possible with their consent, and strategic sites (border points and airports) are prohibited.
TELEVISION - in some hotels (for example, Aquamarina in Aqaba) you can find Russian TV channels. Sometimes films with Russian subtitles are shown on Israeli television.
WARNING - while swimming in the Dead Sea, you need to protect your eyes: it is best to wear goggles for swimming in the pool; in extreme cases, sunglasses are suitable - they will protect your eyes from accidental splashes. You can remove any trapped salt with a corner of a towel (just blot it gently).

Hotels provide buffet meals; European dishes and national cuisine.
Eating in cafes and restaurants is inexpensive and is not fraught with intestinal infections.
Alcoholic drinks of local and foreign production can be purchased at any time, except for the month of Muslim fasting; among local strong drinks, you can try “arak” - it is diluted with water, has the color of milk, as well as the specific smell and taste of anise. Drinks in restaurants where meals may be included in the price of your program (water, juice, beer, tea, coffee and wine) are served for a fee - about 1 dinar (well, this is the case everywhere...).

Souvenirs

Souvenirs - wicker rugs from Madaba, bottles of multi-colored sand from Petra (it is better to buy in Petra itself - only there they use real sand in natural shades), crafts made from olive wood, ceramics and copper utensils, jewelry(gold is cheap in Jordan, the price of the metal itself is fixed, but the price for work can sometimes be “cut down” by almost half); Bedouin black silver jewelry and much more. You can purchase Jordanian-made cosmetics based on Dead Sea products. As for the famous healing mud, we do not recommend buying it packaged at 5 dinars per 500 grams. It is better to ask one of the staff at the Dead Sea hotel to help you find it on the shore. The service will cost you 1-3 dinars, depending on the difficulties associated with its provision and depending on the amount of “mined”. The best mud has a "radical black" color. It can be transported in several plastic bags (“matryoshka principle”). Be aware that the mud is very heavy!

Car rent

In Jordan right-hand traffic. The maximum permissible speed is 100 km/h.
International or foreign rights are only suitable for short stays in the country. Foreign visitors can drive a car with Jordanian license plates only if they have local rights, which can be obtained upon presentation international rights or the rights of the country of residence. To obtain a Jordanian driving permit, you must undergo a vision test and a driving test.

You must have a visa. You can apply for a visa in Moscow at the Jordanian consular department or at the border upon arrival in the country.

Registration at the border

The visa is issued at land border crossings or at Amman airport; you must have a passport with you, valid for six months after the end of the trip. The Immigration Service has the right to require confirmation of a hotel reservation, as well as an invitation.

Applying for a visa requires payment of a fee of 20 JD.

It is not possible to obtain a visa:

Allenby/King Hussein – border crossing between Israel and Jordan;

main route to Amman from Jerusalem.

Entry through the Aqaba Economic Free Zone into the country for a stay of no more than 30 days provides a free visa. It is also customary to leave the country through any checkpoint that is free zone: Arawa checkpoint, Aqaba seaport and airport, Hakl checkpoint.

Entry through the border crossing into a country that is not the economic free zone of Aqaba for a period of 48 hours, for the purpose of further visiting Aqaba, visa issuance in this case at the border is free. It is also worth remembering that the border service may refuse a tourist a free visa; in this case, a regular visa will be issued for 20 JD.

Registration at the consulate

When applying for a visa in Moscow at the consular department, you must present the following series of documents:

a foreign passport valid for six months at the time of the intended visit to Jordan;

photograph (passport format);

filled out in English or Arabic visa application form, with the personal signature of the applicant.

Payment of the consular fee is made when submitting documents and amounts to:

for a single entry visa – 31.50 USD,

for double – 46.50 USD,

for multiple – 91.50 USD.

Payment of the fee does not apply to children included in the parental passport. Children having their own passport does not exempt them from paying the fee.

Typically, visa processing takes up to three working days.

Entry restrictions

There are no restrictions on entry into Jordan as such. Even the presence of any marks in the passport from the State of Israel does not serve as an obstacle to entering the country and obtaining a visa.

Valid term of a visa

Having a single or double entry visa gives you the right to visit the country for 1 month; the visa is valid for up to three months. A multiple entry visa is valid for six months.

Traveling with children

When traveling with children included in the parent's passport, visa, a special note must be made by a consulate or immigration officer.

Customs regulations

Jordan does not restrict the import of national and foreign currency into the country, and declaration is required. Export of national currency is allowed up to 300 JD.

Persons over 18 years of age in the country allowed to be imported duty free:

up to 200 grams of tobacco or 25 cigars or 200 cigarettes (additional transportation of another 200 cigarettes requires you to pay a duty in the amount of 3.75 JD, limited to 2,000 cigarettes);

up to 1 bottle of strong alcoholic drinks(for additional transportation the fee is 2.91 JD, limited to 4 liters);

perfumes, in reasonable quantities for personal use (up to two open bottles);

gifts and souvenirs, totaling up to 150 USD.

To country import prohibited:

weapons (sporting weapons are no exception), only with the appropriate permit;

drugs.

Importing and exporting antiques from the country requires a special receipt, which can be obtained from the seller. The import of luxury goods obliges the tourist to fill out a declaration and pay an import duty.

When traveling with pets, you must have an international veterinary certificate, as well as a certificate of vaccination against rabies.

Reminder for tourists in Jordan

Important information

Before leaving

Before departure, check that you have the following documents:

International passports ( minor citizen of the Russian Federation, traveling together with at least one of the parents, may leave the Russian Federation only on their own foreign passport (this rule applies to documents issued from March 2010)

Air tickets, insurance policies, vouchers, certificates for export of cash currency (if necessary), driver's license(if you plan to rent a car), we recommend having the consent of both parents (for children traveling without parents) and the child’s birth certificate (for children traveling with one parent).

Customs regulations

You can import up to 200 cigarettes or 25 cigars, or 200 grams duty-free into the country. tobacco, 2 liters of wine, perfume for personal use. Hand luggage and personal items are not subject to duties. The import of foreign (except Israeli) and national currencies is not limited.

The export of imported currency is not limited; national currency can be exported no more than 300 JD. The import of weapons and drugs is prohibited. When importing or exporting antiques, you must have a receipt issued by the seller. When importing luxury goods, you must fill out a special declaration and pay a fee.

Visa

Citizens of the following countries can obtain a free visa on arrival if they stay in Jordan for more than 48 hours:

Russia

Armenia

Azerbaijan

Belarus

Georgia

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Ukraine

Attention! The list of countries whose citizens can obtain a visa on arrival or at the Consulate may change without prior notice from the Jordanian side. Before your trip, we recommend that you contact the Jordanian Consulate in Moscow and find out what visa and what documents you will need.

Attention! To visit Israel from Jordan, you must apply for a visa at the Consulate of the Kingdom of Jordan in advance before departure.

The cost of a multiple entry visa to Jordan is $135.

Attention! The deadline for submitting documents for a multiple-entry visa to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is no later than 2 weeks before departure.

A tourist who decides to visit Israel is required to provide this information to a representative of the host company at the Jordan airport.

The Wadi Araba (Southern Border) border crossing, located 324 km from Amman, links the Red Sea resorts of Eilat and Aqaba. Open from Sunday to Thursday from 6-30 to 20-00, and on Friday and Saturday - from 8-00 to 20-00.

Allenby Bridge (also known as King Hussein Bridge) is located 57 km from Amman in the southern part of the Jordan Valley. Open: Sunday to Thursday from 8-00 to 20-00 for entry, and from 8-00 to 14-00 for exit. On Friday and Saturday the crossing is open from 8-00 to 13-00.

The Sheikh Hussein border crossing (Northern border) is located 90 km from Amman in the north of the country near Lake Tiberias (Sea of Galilee). Open daily, 24 hours a day.

On the territory of three borders, buses meet, the approximate cost is 2 dinars per person.

Returns from Israel are possible across any border.

Citizens of the Russian Federation can stay on the territory of Jordan for up to 3 months and travel throughout Jordan without a visa.

The following documents are required to cross the border.

Return tickets

Tourist voucher

A foreign passport valid for at least 6 months from the end of the tour

Departure

Ticket check-in and baggage check-in for passengers on international flights begins 3 hours before flight departure and ends 40 minutes before scheduled flight departure. Boarding ends 20 minutes before flight departure.

Be aware of the free baggage allowance and surcharge for excess baggage. Tickets indicate local time. To board the flight you need:

Go through customs inspection and fill out a customs declaration. If the amount of money you are exporting is less than $3,000 per person and you do not have items that must be declared, then you do not need to fill out a declaration. When filling out the form, do not forget to indicate the entire amount of foreign currency that you took with you. Keep the customs declaration until your return to Russia.

Check in for your flight at the check-in counter and receive your boarding pass. The check-in counter number is indicated on the central display opposite your flight number. All questions about your seat number on the plane can only be resolved at the check-in counter.

Go through border control in any booth.

Board the plane through the gate number indicated on your boarding pass.

Upon arrival in the country

In the country of arrival you will be met by a representative of the company with a sign of the host country indicated in the voucher. All holidaymakers are advised to remain close to their group and wait until the rest of the group goes through passport and customs control. After all members of the group have gathered and checked in with the guide, the group proceeds to the bus.

During the transfer from the airport to the hotel, the guide will answer all your questions and also inform you of the time and place of the meeting, at which you will receive complete information regarding the procedure for staying in the country.

In case of any problem related to your stay (transfer, hotel accommodation, shortcomings in hotel services, excursion services, etc.), please contact the host company representative immediately.

You should know exactly the name of the city and the hotel you are going to.

Departure from the country

Check out time at the hotel is 12:00. You can leave your luggage in the hotel storage room. You need to make payment for Additional services before the bus arrives. Please pay for all additional services (use of minibar, telephone, etc.) in advance. Upon arrival at the airport, luggage is checked through customs immediately at the entrance. Next, you go to the check-in counter, where your flight number is indicated, check in your luggage and receive your boarding pass,

after which you go through passport control, where you fill out registration card departure. Next, proceed to the departure hall, where you await the announcement for the boarding of your flight.

Medicine and precautions

To receive free medical care you must contact the telephone numbers indicated in medical policy insurance company. When visiting medical institutions without a referral from an insurance company, the tourist pays for the services independently.

Contacts

Consular Section of the Russian Embassy in Jordan

Address: Jabal Amman - 4th Circle, Ahmad Toukan St.

Tel.: (+9626) - 568-25-09

Fax: (+9626) - 568-25-10

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09:00 - 12:00 (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday)

General information about the country

Time

Time differences with Moscow: in winter - minus 1 hour, in summer - the time is the same. Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +2 hours.

Population

Currently, about 6 million people live in Jordan. 95% of the population are Arabs. Many residents of modern Jordan are former Palestinian Arabs who have been unusually friendly towards Russians since Soviet times. This country also has national minorities and Europeans.

Language

The official language in Jordan is Arabic. But many residents of this country use English language which is taught in schools. Hotel staff speak English, and guides will offer you all excursions in Russian.

Currency

The currency of Jordan is the Jordanian dinar, which is divided into 100 piastres. One US dollar contains 0.71 dinars (JOD) - current as of 04/2016. The coins and bills bear images of the royal family and are signed in both Arabic and English.

In circulation there are banknotes in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 dinars and coins of various denominations.

Banks in Jordan are usually open from 08.30 to 12.30 and from 15.30 to 17.30 from Saturday to Thursday (the tellers close at 12.30). If you find yourself in Jordan during Ramadan, remember that most banks are open from 08.30 to 10.00 and it is difficult to find a bank open after lunch.

Payment for services, excursions, and goods is made in dinars, and you will have to change foreign currency - it is almost never accepted. It is better to exchange currency at the airport, hotels, banks and specialized exchange offices. Credit cards and traveler's checks may not be accepted everywhere - carry cash dinars with you, especially when traveling inland. But if in a large hotel or supermarket you can accept American Express and Visa for payment, then Diner's Club or MasterCard are accepted much less often in Jordan. So try to stock up on local currency in advance at a favorable rate.

Climate

Since most of the country is desert, Jordan's climate is dry and warm almost all year round. There is not much precipitation - from 25-50 to 200 mm per year. The wettest part of the country is the northwestern part. The climate of this part of Jordan is influenced by the Mediterranean Sea, with 300 to 800 mm of rainfall per year and natural farming possible. Mostly rain occurs from November to March.

The subtropical zone near the Mediterranean Sea and the rest of the country with a sharply continental climate form two main climatic zones. In January there are average air temperatures from +8°C to +14°C, and in July usually from +28°C to +40°C. Do not forget about the large difference between day and night temperatures; even in summer the nights can be quite cool. Summer is always sunny and without precipitation; sandstorms occur in the desert part of the country.

The south of the country in the Gulf of Aqaba region is a resort area where you can relax all year round. In summer, of course, it is a little hot here, just like in nearby Egypt, but the water temperature in both the Red and Dead Seas never drops below +21°C. Nevertheless, best time To visit Jordan it is spring or autumn.

Transport

It is very convenient to travel around Jordan by taxi, especially since it is very inexpensive, and the roads are in very good condition. Traffic in this country is on the right, speed is 80-110 km. per hour, and in cities - within 60 km per hour. On the Amman-Aqaba highway, the maximum speed allowed is 110 km per hour.

But if you want to travel while driving yourself, cities like Amman or Irbid are not for you. Chaotic movement in all directions, complex signs may not be to your liking.

Connection

Jordan has all modern telecommunications. This is, first of all, the Internet. There are many Internet cafes in cities where you can sit and learn news in Russian. Large hotels necessarily have their own network access options.

If you buy yourself a local SIM card, you can communicate with Moscow very inexpensively. A minute in this case will cost you about 0.7 dinars. And if you call from the hotel, you will have to pay much more; international calls are rounded up not in your favor - strictly from 3 minutes.

Although telephony in Jordan is quite well developed, calling from street payphones is not profitable, and they do not always work. Mobile communication is much more convenient. But if you want to use the card and find a suitable machine, to call the country you should dial 8-10-962 (international telephone code Jordan) - subscriber number. Some city codes: Jerash, Irbid, Ajlun - 02; Aqaba, Petra, El-Karak - 03; Es Salt, Madaba - 05; Amman, Naur, Sahab - 06; At-Tafilah - 7; Zarqa - 09.

To call to Russia you need to dial 007 (Russia code - 7), then the city code and phone number. For example, a call to Moscow: 007 - 495 - phone number

Culture

Religion

The majority of Jordan's population, about 92%, professes Sunni Islam. A certain number of the population are Christian Arabs, they are quite widely represented in Parliament. These Christians are mostly Orthodox, but there are also Catholics.

National characteristics

Islam is adopted in Jordan, one of the strictest religions in the field of observance of customs. Tourists should not appear in in public places and outside resort areas in drunkenness, or with alcohol in hand.

You should also be careful with your camera. You should not photograph people without their permission, as well as transport and strategic objects. The tourist can expect a fine, or even deportation from the country or imprisonment.

On the beaches of Jordan it is prohibited to swim and sunbathe in the nude or topless. There are no nudist beaches here, so tourists will be fined for such liberties.

Many rules of conduct will be aimed at female tourists. On vacation, take a lot of loose clothes that will cover your knees, shoulders and arms up to the elbows. Women are not allowed to sit in the front seat of a car, much less touch a man they don’t know.

If you are invited to dinner (which happens quite often from hospitable Jordanians), then do not touch the food until the host of the house begins the meal. It is also not customary to get up from the table. You should take food from the tray that is closest. You should not blow on hot food, and also refuse the offered coffee - Jordanians will consider this as disrespect.

Tourists are strongly advised to be careful with gestures, as some gestures may not be interpreted correctly by Jordanians. Taking food and greetings should only be done with the right hand, as according to Muslim precepts left hand is "unclean".

The import and export of cash foreign currency to Jordan is not limited (it is enough to write a statement about this at customs). Import into the country of more than IOR 10,000. dinar (RUB 757,000) is subject to declaration.

The airport tax in Jordan is 5 IOR. dinar (380 rub.). It is charged upon departure in cash, and only in local currency.

The following goods can be brought into Jordan without duty:

1 bottle of alcohol (up to 1 l)
200 cigarettes, 25 cigars or 200 grams of tobacco
Perfumes, cosmetics for personal use
Souvenirs totaling $150
1 camera, 1 camera, 1 laptop
Jewelry for personal use

Containers with a volume of more than 100 ml of liquid are not allowed in passengers' luggage and carry-on luggage, except for goods purchased at the airport duty-free shop.

The following are subject to mandatory declaration when crossing the border of Jordan:

Saplings and seeds
Vegetables and fruits
Animals

Pets can be imported to Jordan only if they have an international veterinary certificate, as well as a certificate of vaccination against rabies.

The following are prohibited for import into Jordan:

Drugs
Psychotropic drugs (without a doctor's prescription)
Weapons, ammunition, military equipment
Poisons, chemicals
Objects and materials that are offensive to the feelings of Muslims
Animals, seedlings, seeds, vegetables and fruits, if documents for them are not prepared in advance
Communications and surveillance

Export from Jordan

The following items are prohibited from being exported from Jordan:

Raw corals
Ivory products
Stuffed animals
Specimens of flora and fauna of the Red Sea
Antique items over 100 years old

When purchasing antiques or antiques in Jordan,
Be sure to keep your receipt. It may be required to be shown at customs.

The export of local currency is limited to 300 IOR. dinar (RUB 19,116).

Tax Free in Jordan

All consumer goods are subject to 16% sales tax GST (similar to VAT) in Jordan.

Since 2003, the country has been operating one system Sales tax refunds for foreign tourists Premier Tax Free. By making a purchase in stores with the Premier Tax Free logo, a tourist can get back that portion of the amount that is due to sales tax.

Premier Tax Free Headquarters in Jordan

Address: Abdullah bin Abbas Street, #42 Shemeisani, Amman, Jordan
Phone: +(962 6) 569 45 00
www.premiertaxfree.com

In order to receive a Tax Free refund in Jordan you must:

Make a purchase in a store that is part of the Premier Tax Free system for an amount of at least 362 IUR. dinar (RUB 27,500)
Have your passport with you
Fill special form her original
Place a customs stamp on the form
Save sales receipt
Present your passport, form and receipt at the Premier Tax Free counter at Amman Airport
Or send the form and check by mail in an envelope (this is issued by the seller along with the form)

The amount can be collected in cash at Amman airport, or in the form of a check, transfer to a card or bank account. Non-cash payment is transferred within a period of 4 weeks to 2 months.

Those who are expecting to receive a non-cash payment for a Tax Free refund can track their request on the official website of the service.

Items must be purchased within 3 months prior to the day of departure from the country.

Jordan- a small eastern kingdom, in the vastness of which there is a lot of interesting things. Here, beach and therapeutic holidays are available all year round on the coasts of the Red and Dead Sea, excursions to legendary city Petra and exciting shopping, allowing you to take away remarkable gifts and souvenirs as souvenirs of this country.

What to bring as a souvenir?

Given the rich Jordanian craft traditions, as well as the very rich history of the country, the list of goods purchased by tourists will be quite extensive.

Another souvenir with which Jordan will be associated is paintings of colorful sand in a bottle, made by Aboriginal people at the site of future purchase. Residents of this country, using a funnel and a knitting needle, pour sand into a container, and then carefully form bright and picturesque miniatures from it, skillfully drawing various thematic pictures:

Camels, moving through the desert;
Treasury of Elhazn in Petra;
Mount Sky;
Castle in Ajlun;
Ruins of Herod's Palace;
Temple of Hercules;
Castles in the desert.

Since the sand for these products is taken from rocks, these bottles are advertised as "Treasures of Petra".

Sand bottle paintings come in different sizes and, accordingly, have different prices, but due to the fact that the desert is reclaiming territory, such souvenirs can soon turn into memories of the wonderful history of the most unusual and great city of Petra.

Finally, another popular gift that tourists bring home after visiting Jordan is hookah- a truly Arab souvenir. Without it, it is impossible to imagine the leisure time of the inhabitants of this country. The variety of shapes, colors and sizes of this souvenir will impress any traveler.

Inexpensive

Every city in Jordan has small local markets where you can find great, inexpensive souvenirs. At the same time, an important and pleasant feature of local traders is unobtrusiveness And good nature.

Buying even a small souvenir can turn into a real event, because before introducing you to your assortment, the shop owner treat you to a cup of aromatic coffee.

An excellent option for an inexpensive but pleasant souvenir from such shops would be:

Authentic olive wood crafts;
Ceramic and copper cookware;
Bedouin handmade decorations;
Stone animal figurines;
Traditional arab clothing.

The only point that every tourist should remember is that bargaining is unacceptable in Jordan.

Edible

Traditional products that are usually bought here are: sweets, fruits And nuts and also special national coffee.

Sweets, which are produced in Jordan, are considered the best Arabic dishes; their taste is not inferior to Turkish delicacies. Sesame cookies, traditional baklava, katayef pies, guava desserts and candied fruits look especially appetizing.
Very popular among tourists, unique Jordan coffee, to which it is customary to add cardamom. This invigorating drink has a special warming aroma. According to tradition, it is cooked in a Turk and then poured into small cups. Some gourmets also prefer to buy hibiscus tea.

In markets and shops in Jordan you can purchase delicious nuts, which the seller will fry in front of the buyer. These edible souvenirs are sold everywhere here, and they cost an order of magnitude less than in other countries.

The taste of Jordan nuts cannot be compared with anything else, since pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts or cashews are added with various seasonings in the form of pepper or yogurt coating.

It is also quite popular among travelers to buy assorted lightly salted nuts.

If for some reason you are unable to obtain a visa, you can go on vacation to countries where it is not required. Read about visa-free countries.

National

Anyone who wants to buy not just a simple souvenir from Jordan, but something really serious and interesting, should consider purchasing national products, which is sold here in a wide variety.

The traditional craft of Bedouin women for many centuries was weaving colorful carpets with national motives. These colorful, small-sized wickerwork, which are made by craftswomen from the city of Madaba, will fit perfectly into your home interior along with other souvenirs from this country.
Another national souvenir from Madaba - beautiful ceramic mosaic panels, as well as plates, trays, salad bowls and other utensils made using this technique. A similar tradition developed among the residents due to the fact that after clearing the city ruins, they found a mosaic map of Jerusalem in them.
Bright and colorful, but also incredibly fragile "Hebron glass"- a souvenir named after the ancient settlement located on the western bank of the river.
Decorative item, combining simplicity of form, secret glass coloring, as well as gold and silver shades, looks like a real work of art.
Products from Hebron have been produced for 2000 years, and the sand for their production is delivered from neighboring villages.

Souvenirs with Arabic script:
1. Interior items;
2. Sets of boxes;
3. Product containers;
4. Chess boards.
Vintage decorative letters connecting continuous ornament, look incredibly touching and stylish.

Religious
In the old quarters of major cities in Jordan, called "balad", you can find various religious metal products such as incense burners, jugs, lamps, decorated with characteristic patterns.
You can also purchase here bottle of holy water from Jordan, candles from Jerusalem, icons And crosses made of wood.

For beauty and health
Due to the proximity of the Dead Sea, it is in great demand in Jordan. medical cosmetics based on healing minerals and sea salt.
Incredibly valuable products rejuvenate and tone the skin, preventing it from deteriorating and aging. In addition, scrubs, shampoos, creams and peeling products are made from salt and mud.

You can collect such care products yourself while relaxing by the Dead Sea or purchase them in specialized pharmacies, where sellers will advise which product is best suited for a particular case. In Jordan, such cosmetics are considered brand, therefore its quality is strictly controlled.

What to buy in big cities?
To make shopping enjoyable, travelers choose two major cities - Amman or Aqaba.
Aqaba
Jordan's most popular shopping city is ideal for buying memorable souvenirs as it is part of duty free zone, and is also a major Jordanian port.
Large shopping centers are located in Aqaba:
- Shweikh Mall;
- Dream Mall;
- Aqaba Gateway;
- City Center Mall.
Also, large and small markets, souvenir shops are open everywhere, and fairs are often held.

Traditionally bought in Aqaba sweets And nuts, and also touching silver jewelry in Bedouin style.

Amman
Real paradise for souvenir shopping– Amman is a city in which a huge number of shopping centers have been built.
The largest shopping centers:

Safeway– a wide range of Jordanian goods, which often have discounts;
Plaza Superstores– here you can buy sports goods from famous brands, good tobacco and leather goods;
Al Farid– This place sells groceries, cosmetics, and toys.

Amman's markets offer everything from... oriental clothes and spices, ending souvenir alcohol.

It is open to tourists here "Golden Quarter", where there is an endlessly varied selection of the finest products made from this luxurious metal.

Watch the following video about shopping in Amman:

What to choose as a gift?

Jordan sells wonderful souvenirs that can be a wonderful gift for a special occasion.

To the girl

Women will definitely like natural olive oil soap, to which flower essence or aromatic spices are added.

Such products in Jordan are made by hand by craftswomen using ancient recipes.

Throughout Jordan there are shops with an incredibly wide range of products. gold and silver products. Charming jewelry has great aesthetic value and also costs much less than its European counterparts. All of them are of high quality and unsurpassed design.

In Jordan, gold is not valued as much as silver. Wadi Musa has a whole fine goods factory from this noble metal. It is especially profitable to purchase such products directly from the factory.

It will be an excellent souvenir for a friend or sister. "dalleh"– a silver pendant in the shape of a tiny coffee pot, as well as earrings, rings or pendants.

Finally, the surprise will be quite attractive if it turns out to be burnous– traditional oriental dress, hand-embroidered.

To a man

A typical Jordanian souvenir for a man is keffiyeh- a scarf that protects from heat and wind, which can be seen on eastern men. You can match the scarf with an iqal - a hoop that allows you to hold the keffiyeh on your head.
Widely known Arabic grape vodka "Arak" with the addition of anise will definitely be a pleasant and solid gift.

Arak vodka is not usually consumed in its pure form - milk, water and ice are added to it.

Finally, every man will appreciate the traditional Bedouin weapons - Shibriya dagger. This souvenir has a short curved blade.

To kid

Children will be delighted with oriental sweets, which have a very attractive appearance and incredibly pleasant taste. The delicacies are made according to ancient recipes, adding nuts, honey and dried fruits.

The most popular Jordanian sweet is baklava– layer cake with honey and grated nuts.
Very popular kanaf, which is a pie with crushed nuts or goat cheese.
Other pies called mommy made by adding nuts and dates.

In the country you can pay both dollars and local currency;
When shopping you must save all receipts, since they may have to be shown at the airport;
It is worth making sure that the products are packed in vacuum bags, V otherwise they may be taken away by customs at the airport during inspection;
In stores, especially jewelry, it is not customary to bargain, but in the markets you can try to reduce the price a little;

Shopping in Jordan is a bright, unforgettable and unique event that can be remembered for a long time.

Alcohol in Jordan. Customs regulations and visa regime in Jordan Transporting alcohol to Jordan customs

Registration at the border

It is not possible to obtain a visa:

Registration at the consulate

Entry restrictions

Valid term of a visa

Traveling with children

Customs regulations

Export from Jordan

Tax Free in Jordan

Premier Tax Free Headquarters in Jordan

What to bring as a souvenir?

Popular

Inexpensive

Edible

National

Religious

For beauty and health

What to buy in big cities?

Aqaba

Amman

What to choose as a gift?

To the girl

To a man

To kid