Al Mellah International Shipping (0580402747) ships cars from Riyadh to Jordan on enclosed and open carriers via the Al Haditha → Al Omari crossing, to Amman, Zarqa, Irbid, Salt, Karak and Aqaba in 3 to 5 days. Transport to the Jordanian border and clearance starts from SAR 1,180 for a sedan, SAR 1,400 for a 4×4 and SAR 1,300 for a pickup. Because Jordan is outside the GCC customs union, we start by checking your car will be accepted before talking price.
Jordan is the first car destination outside the GCC, and that changes the rules: no customs union, limits on the age of imported cars that change from time to time, and customs duties calculated on the car’s type and value. So the transport price may be low while the real cost is in the duties. This guide orders your decision: will your car be accepted? Which entry method suits you? Then what does transport cost?
✅ Step one: will your car be accepted in Jordan?
| Point | What we check |
|---|---|
| Year of manufacture | Against the limit in the Jordanian decision in force for final entry |
| Fuel type | Petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric, as customs treatment differs |
| Condition and accidents | Structurally damaged cars may be refused or fail inspection |
| Specification | Compliance with Jordanian licensing requirements |
| Ownership | Registration in your name or an official authorisation |
🛣️ Three ways to bring a car into Jordan
| Method | When it suits you | What’s needed |
|---|---|---|
| Final entry | Settling in Jordan or selling there | Export plates and certificate, model compliance, and paying duties at clearance |
| Temporary entry | A visit for a set period, then returning | A customs carnet or temporary permit, with the car on its Saudi plates |
| Via the free zone | Selling the car or deferring duties | Entering it into the Zarqa free zone until its clearance is decided |
The Zarqa free zone helps anyone shipping a car to sell, or who hasn’t decided whether to import it permanently; the car stays there without duties until it goes to the local market or is re-exported.
💰 Car shipping prices from Riyadh to Jordan
| Car type | Transport | Starts from | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | Open or enclosed carrier | SAR 1,180 | 3–5 days |
| 4×4 | Enclosed carrier | SAR 1,400 | 3–5 days |
| Pickup | Open carrier | SAR 1,300 | 3–5 days |
| Luxury or low | Enclosed hydraulic flatbed | Request a quote | 3–4 days |
| To the Zarqa free zone | Carrier | Request a quote | 3–5 days |
This is the carrier price from your home in Riyadh to Al Omari with clearance procedures; Jordanian duties on the car are calculated there on its model, value and fuel type, and paid by the owner at release.
How to get the lowest total cost
🛂 The northern road and Al Omari crossing
| Stage | Approx. duration |
|---|---|
| Collection in Riyadh and loading | A day |
| Riyadh → Qassim → Al Jouf → Qurayyat | A day to a day and a half |
| Clearance at Al Haditha and Al Omari | Half a day to a day |
| Al Omari → Amman (≈ 150 km) | Hours |
| Irbid and Aqaba | About one extra day |
The northern road is long, cold in winter and dusty in summer, and the enclosed carrier protects the car from both.
🚛 The right carrier
| Method | Suits | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Open carrier | Ordinary sedans and pickups | The car is under a protective cover |
| Enclosed carrier | 4x4s, new cars and hybrids | Protection from cold and dust on the northern road |
| Enclosed hydraulic flatbed | Luxury and low cars | A low ramp and precise securing |
🔋 Hybrid and electric cars to Jordan
Hybrid and electric cars are common in Jordan, and their customs treatment differs from petrol cars under the decisions in force. We review the model and engine type with you before shipping, and for electric cars ask for the battery at 30–50%, the charger and cables in a separate box, and transport mode set per the manufacturer’s manual.
🔑 Preparing the car in Riyadh
🇯🇴 Licensing in Jordan after clearance
| Step | What you need |
|---|---|
| Customs declaration | After paying duties at Al Omari or releasing it from the free zone |
| Technical inspection | At the Drivers and Vehicles Licensing Department |
| Compulsory insurance | From a Jordanian insurer |
| Jordanian plates | With a Jordanian ID or residence |
🧮 What sets a car’s duties in Jordan?
| Factor | Approximate effect on duties |
|---|---|
| Fuel type | Treatment differs between petrol, hybrid and electric under the decision in force |
| Engine size | Larger engines usually bear higher duties |
| Customs value | The car is valued on Jordanian customs bases, not the invoice alone |
| Year of manufacture | Affects both acceptance and valuation |
| Entry method | The free zone defers duties until release |
We don’t give a figure for Jordanian duties because they’re calculated there and change with decisions, but we help you understand the factors before buying or shipping, and recommend confirming your case with Jordan Customs.
🚢 Road or sea?
| Method | Route | When it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Road by carrier | Riyadh → Al Haditha → Al Omari | The usual choice for personal cars |
| Sea by container | Jeddah to Aqaba | If the destination is Aqaba or with a goods container |
| Air | To Queen Alia Airport | Exceptional cars only |
🛡️ Insuring the northern trip
The trip to Amman is over 1,400 km and crosses two border posts, so insurance during transport matters. We issue transport insurance from Riyadh to delivery, on the value you declare, and proving any damage relies on the loading photos and the delivery report.
❄️ Winter on the road and in Amman
In winter temperatures drop sharply in Al Jouf, Qurayyat and Amman, and tyre pressure and battery strength may be affected after the trip. We suggest checking both at delivery, and we avoid loading on the rare snowstorm days so the carrier isn’t stopped on the road.
🛋️ The car with return furniture
For Jordanian families returning home, we coordinate the car carrier with the furniture truck through the same Al Omari crossing; furniture and exemption details are in the guide to shipping from Riyadh to Jordan.
🏷️ Traders and several cars
📄 Documents
| Document | Final entry | Temporary entry | Free zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration or owner’s authorisation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Export plates and export certificate | ✔ | — | ✔ |
| Customs carnet or temporary permit | — | ✔ | — |
| Jordanian receiver’s passport or residence | ✔ | ✔ | — |
| Fasah authorisation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Purchase invoice | If available | — | ✔ |
🚫 Shipment prohibitions
🏁 Delivery and tracking
We notify you at loading, at Al Haditha and at clearance in Al Omari, then deliver the car in Amman, Zarqa, Irbid or Aqaba and compare its condition with the loading photos. We store it in a covered yard until your papers are complete if needed.
⚠️ Common mistakes
⚖️ How to choose a car shipping company from Riyadh to Jordan
🔁 From Jordan to Riyadh
We also ship cars from Jordan to Riyadh, taking into account the Kingdom’s used-car import rules, SABER platform requirements and 15% VAT.
❓ FAQ: car shipping from Riyadh to Jordan
❓ How much does it cost to ship a car from Riyadh to Amman?
Transport and clearance start from SAR 1,180 for a sedan, SAR 1,400 for a 4×4 and SAR 1,300 for a pickup; Jordanian duties are separate.
❓ How long does shipping to Jordan take?
3 to 5 days to Amman, and about one extra day to Irbid and Aqaba.
❓ Is any car accepted in Jordan?
No, there are age limits for final entry; we check them before booking.
❓ What’s the difference between final and temporary entry?
Final is for settling or selling with duties paid; temporary is for a visit on your Saudi plates.
❓ What’s the benefit of the Zarqa free zone?
The car stays there without duties until it’s sold or released to the market.
❓ Do you ship hybrid cars?
Yes, and we review their customs treatment before shipping.
Send the VIN, year, fuel type and your city in Jordan, and we’ll check acceptance and send you the price.
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