AMMAN — On Monday, the
Ministry of Interior activated a
platform designed for visitors arriving through the Al Omari and Jaber border
crossings, in compliance with approved health conditions and standards.
Hundreds of visitors, who are required to submit an online application before
entering Jordan, will be able to arrive per day.
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“Starting today, 200 visitors from the
Omari Border Center
will be welcomed to Jordan, in addition to 150 visitors from the Jaber Border
Center, from those who have already registered on a dedicated platform that
receives applications for registration and under certain health conditions and
standards,” an Interior Ministry source said. The Omari border crossing
separates Jordan from Saudi Arabia and the Jaber border separates Jordan from
Syria. Both borders were closed in August 2021 due to
COVID-19.
The source pointed that “the entry of goods has not been
stopped or banned since the beginning of the pandemic. The ban has only limited
the movement of travelers coming from Syria and Saudi Arabia.” In usual
circumstances, the Jaber crossing is one of Syria’s busiest border crossings.
Fathi Al Jaghbeer, president of Amman Chamber of Industry,
told Jordan News that “this decision has a great impact on so many sectors no
doubt.”
“As for Syria in particular, I cannot see a deep and direct
cooperation regarding the industrial sector, as it has already limited the
industries exchange between the two countries previously,” Jaghbeer said. “Yet
this will be a great opportunity for businessmen from both countries to
exchange visits, which may lead to some good economic opportunities.”
A source from the Ministry of Health told Jordan News that
“visitors are to undergo a PCR test upon their arrival in Jordan to make sure
they test negative for COVID-19.”
“There is no need to be afraid of this decision regarding
COVID-19, as it is going to happen with strict safety measures to make sure all
the visitors and citizens are safe,” he said. “The evidence of a negative PCR
test conducted from the country of departure must be presented at the border
crossing.”
“This decision will leave a major positive impact on so many
sectors and I highly stand with it and appreciate it,” the source said.
Visitors passing through the border crossings are to apply
through:
https://www.gateway2jordan.gov.jo/index.html
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