Are Israeli dual citizens allowed to cross via the Allenby Bridge?
The Allenby Bridge is located on the border between Jordan and the West Bank. Wiki mentions the following restrictions for Israelis:
Israeli citizens are not permitted to use the terminal, except pilgrims to Mecca, the Hajj and Omra.
Does this provision also apply to dual citizens of Israel? E.g. someone who is also a citizen of Russia?
Best Answer
The official Israeli website of the Allenby border crossing mentions the following:
Crossing the border at the terminal requires a valid passport with an expiration date at least six months after the departure date and all required documents for exiting:
Entry visa to Jordan clearly stating that the crossing is through the Allenby Border Terminal.
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Israeli citizens are required to present an entry visa to Jordan.
Therefore I presume that the only restriction is that Jordanian visas-on-arrival are not issued at the Allenby border crossing for Israelis. However it is evidently possible for them to use the bridge.
In addition, according to a Jordanian government website:
Single and multiple entry visas are available in advance from Jordanian embassies and consulates abroad. Single entry visas are also issued to EU, USA, Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand nationals at all land, sea and air borders except the King Hussein (Allenby) Bridge.
So the restriction seems to apply to citizens of all visa-on-arrival countries, not just Israel.
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Can Israelis use the Allenby crossing?
The terminal serves as a border crossing between Israel and Jordan, mainly for the Palestinian population and tourists with various citizenships. Passage of goods through the terminal is between Jordan and the Palestinian Authority; Israeli citizens may not cross via the terminal.Can Americans cross Allenby Bridge?
Tourists who wish to travel to Jordan via Allenby have to be in possession of a Jordanian visa in advance, depending on their nationality. Only then is crossing permitted via Allenby, and its advised to check official border sites for updates in the event of a closure. Travelers then proceed through customs.Are Israelis allowed into the West Bank?
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