Travelling with Silver to and from Jordan
Jordan sets no published silver limit for travellers. Personal luggage and gifts with no commercial character are duty-free up to JOD 200. Arriving passengers must declare cash, negotiable instruments, precious stones and precious metals worth more than JOD 10,000 on the Cross Border Declaration Form, and cash above JOD 10,000 must also be declared on departure. Silver in all forms is exempt from Jordan's 16% sales tax. These are the rules as of October 2026; check with Jordan Customs before you travel.
Reviewed October 2026 from official sources (listed below). Rules change — check with customs before you travel.
Estimate
Valued at today's silver price. The figure shows whether your silver passes the JOD 200 allowance and the JOD 10,000 declaration threshold. An estimate, not a customs assessment.
Duty-Free Silver Allowance in Jordan
| Traveller | Duty-free allowance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Any traveller: personal luggage and gifts | Up to JOD 200 | No commercial character. |
| Silver jewellery and bars | Exempt from 16% sales tax | Customs duty above the allowance is set by customs; we could not confirm the rate. |
| Cash and valuables | Declare over JOD 10,000 | Cash, negotiable instruments, precious stones and precious metals, on arrival. |
Silver and the JOD 10,000 declaration
Jordan Customs says arriving passengers must declare cash, negotiable financial instruments, precious stones and precious metals worth more than JOD 10,000 on the Cross Border Declaration Form; cash and bearer instruments above JOD 10,000 must also be declared on departure (Law No. 20 of 2021). Silver is not named, but it is a precious metal. Undeclared cash can be seized and referred to the Public Prosecutor.
Personal luggage and gifts with no commercial character are duty-free up to JOD 200. The Income and Sales Tax Department lists silver in all forms and silver goldsmiths' wares as exempt from the 16% sales tax. We could not confirm the customs duty on silver brought by travellers above the allowance.
Silver price in Jordan today
Live rates →| Fine silver (999) | JOD 12.42 / 10 g | JOD 1,242 / kg |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling (925) | JOD 11.50 / 10 g | JOD 1,150 / kg |
Bringing Silver to Jordan: FAQ
How much is 1 kg of silver worth in Jordan today?
About JOD 1,242 for 1 kg of fine (999) silver at the international price converted to JOD (Oct 27, 2026, 15:42 UTC). Customs use their own notified or assessed value, and shops charge more, so treat this as an estimate.
Do I have to declare silver in Jordan?
Yes, if your cash, negotiable instruments, precious stones and precious metals together are worth more than JOD 10,000 when you arrive. Use the Cross Border Declaration Form.
Is there sales tax on silver in Jordan?
No. Silver in all forms is listed as exempt from the 16% sales tax.
What is the duty-free allowance in Jordan?
Personal luggage and gifts with no commercial character up to JOD 200.
Silver Travel Allowance in Other Countries
Sources: Jordan Customs: declaring cash, negotiable instruments and precious metals over JOD 10,000 · Jordan Customs: passenger service, JOD 200 allowance (Arabic) · Income and Sales Tax Department: Schedule 3 of exempt goods (2022, Arabic). Information, not legal advice: customs officers decide on the spot, and rules change. See also: silver price in Jordan · gold allowance for Jordan · where silver is cheapest.