Are you planning to traveling to Palestine via Jordan, but feeling overwhelmed? My name is Marina, I’m 22 years old, and I recently arrived in Palestine! I traveled from Greece, so your experience might differ depending on your starting point. Remember, trips like this can be unpredictable, so stay prepared. You’ve got this!
Step 1: Getting Your First Visa in Jordan
When you land at Amman’s airport, you can use free Wi-Fi right away. Head to the visa desk, show your passport, pay 40 JD, and you’re done! The process is quick and simple.
Step 2: Reaching King Hussein Bridge Border Crossing
Next, take a taxi to the King Hussein Bridge Border Crossing. Outside the airport, you’ll see a kiosk near the taxis. Choose a taxi from there rather than private offers from strangers.
The ride takes 1–2 hours and costs about 35 JD. The taxi will drop you at the border, where you’ll go through security. Afterward, walk to the bus station—be prepared for a wait of up to 40 minutes.
Step 3: Crossing the Israeli Border
Once the bus drops you at the Israeli border, stay calm and patient. You’ll be asked many questions to verify your answers. The wait time varies; in my case, it was an hour of questioning.
Just focus on your purpose for visiting, stay positive, and you’ll be good to go!
Step 4: Entering Palestine
After finishing at the border, you’ll find a sign with a taxi phone number. Sharing a taxi is budget-friendly, so try to find others to split the cost.
Finally, you’ll enter Palestinian territory! Depending on your arrival time, you may need to stay overnight in Jerusalem, as I did.
Step 5: Reaching Your Destination in Palestine
The next morning, I took a bus to Bethlehem. A kind market owner gave me helpful directions, unlike the bus driver, who seemed cold when I mentioned Hebron.
When I arrived in Bethlehem, I encountered a wall with metal doors that looked like a prison. Sadly, it was—a prison for Palestinians. It took just a minute to pass the wall, where I was greeted by friendly Palestinian taxi drivers. One smiled warmly and said, “Welcome to Palestine.”
