Alfaris International Shipping is a furniture shipping company from Dammam to Jordan for the returning Jordanian expatriate: it moves your household from Dammam and Khobar to Amman in 3–5 days, and prepares the customs exemption papers with you before the truck moves. Prices start from SAR 455 for a little furniture, SAR 1,640 for a bedroom set, SAR 36 per carton and SAR 1,365 to ship a small car.
Dammam → Al Haditha Crossing → Amman · about 1,650 km · 3–5 days · Call: 0565967337
Shipping from Dammam with the Jordanian expatriate exemption, at a glance
- The exemption: for a Jordanian expatriate returning for permanent residence after one continuous year abroad, and once only.
- Used and new: used items are exempt from duty and sales tax; new items are exempt from duty but pay sales tax.
- The limits: two of each type of household appliance, one of each type of office and personal device, 100 square metres of carpet and 200 of fitted carpet.
- Cars: outside the exemption.
- Transit: 3–5 days from Dammam to Amman via Al Haditha.
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Conditions for the expatriates’ exemption
| Condition | Detail |
|---|---|
| Residence abroad | One continuous year outside Jordan |
| Where the furniture comes from | It must come from the country of residence |
| No repeat | No previous expatriates’ exemption, as it is granted once only |
| Ending residence | The residence permit cancelled in the passport, an official document showing the end of employment, resignation or end of service, or whatever the department accepts |
| Whose name | The furniture comes in the expatriate’s name, or that of his wife or one of the children living with him |
| Time limit | Applying within six months of arrival, whether the furniture comes in one shipment or several |
These conditions are as published by Jordan Customs for System No. 42 of 2022. If the furniture arrives before its owner, duty and tax are collected as a deposit that is refunded when he arrives within six months. The details are in the customs exemption guide for Jordanian expatriates.
What the exemption covers, and its limits
| Category | Published limit |
|---|---|
| Personal effects | Covered |
| Furniture and household goods | Covered |
| Electrical and household appliances and their accessories | No more than two of each type |
| Office, personal and musical devices | One of each type, for personal use |
| Carpets | No more than 100 square metres |
| Fitted carpet | No more than 200 square metres |
| Cars | Excluded from the exemption |
| Condition of the furniture | Customs duty | Sales tax |
|---|---|---|
| Used | Exempt | Exempt |
| New | Exempt | Charged |
Anything beyond these limits ships with the household and pays duty, so it goes on a separate list. A car is not covered by this exemption: it pays duty when registered, or enters temporarily on its foreign plates for up to 240 days a year.
The order of shipping from Dammam with the exemption papers
- The survey: in Dammam or Khobar, with the furniture listed by type and number.
- Two lists: what the exemption covers, and what exceeds the limits or is new.
- The documents: passport, and proof of residence, its length and its ending.
- Certification: the owner has the list certified at the Jordanian embassy or consulate, or Alfaris handles it on their behalf under an authorisation.
- Loading: once the papers are complete, with the Fasah authorisation.
- The road: Hafar Al-Batin, Rafha, Arar, Al Qurayyat, Al Haditha Crossing.
- At Al Omari: the certified list is checked against the household and the exemption applied.
- Delivery: to your home in Jordan, with furniture placement by agreement.
Furniture shipping prices from Dammam to Jordan
Dammam prices are those of Riyadh, the nearest priced city. A dedicated truck for a whole home is priced after the survey.
| Shipment type | Unit | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| A little furniture | per shipment | SAR 455 |
| Large furniture | per shipment | SAR 1,090 |
| Complete bedroom set | with dismantling and packing | SAR 1,640 |
| Carton | per carton | SAR 36 |
| Small car | shared carrier | SAR 1,365 |
| Sedan | hydraulic carrier | SAR 2,000 |
Route details and transit time from Dammam to Jordan
| Leg | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Dammam → Hafar Al-Batin | about 480 km | 5 hours |
| Hafar Al-Batin → Rafha → Arar | about 470 km | 5 hours |
| Arar → Turaif → Al Qurayyat | about 520 km | 5.5 hours |
| Al Haditha and Al Omari crossings | — | 4 hours to a day |
| Al Omari → Amman | about 150 km | 2 hours |
Air freight from Dammam to Jordan
For anyone who cannot wait for the road: an air parcel from Dammam to Amman costs from SAR 55 per kg, in 24–72 hours, charged on the higher of actual and volumetric weight.
Documents and customs
- What to prepare: passport, a numbered packing list, the broker’s authorisation through Fasah, and the consignee’s name and number in Jordan.
- A returning Jordanian: papers proving residence abroad and return, so exemption on used furniture can be considered.
- What is payable: new furniture pays sales tax, and goods pay duty and the tax.
- What is not shipped: hazardous materials, medicines without a prescription and prohibited items.
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Frequently asked questions about furniture shipping from Dammam to Jordan
How much does shipping from Dammam to Jordan cost?
For shipping a Jordanian expatriate’s household: a carton from SAR 36, a little furniture from SAR 455 and a complete bedroom set from SAR 1,640 with Alfaris.
How long does shipping from Dammam to Jordan take?
For shipping a Jordanian expatriate’s household: from Dammam to Amman, 3–5 days by truck, plus one to two days for a shared load.
What is the cheapest way to ship from Dammam to Jordan?
For shipping a Jordanian expatriate’s household: a shared load: you pay per carton or per kg, not per truck. A carton from SAR 36.
What is the air freight rate per kg to Jordan?
From SAR 55 per kg.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Dammam to Jordan?
From SAR 1,365 for a small car and SAR 2,000 for a sedan on a hydraulic carrier.
Which is the best furniture mover from Dammam to Jordan?
For shipping a Jordanian expatriate’s household: one that dismantles and packs at your home and delivers at the consignee’s with a numbered list. Alfaris starts from SAR 455 for a little furniture.
How do I send a shipment to Jordan, and what documents are required?
For shipping a Jordanian expatriate’s household: send photos of the belongings to 0565967337 and the price follows. You need a passport, a numbered list, a Fasah authorisation and the consignee’s Jordanian number.
Is door-to-door shipping available?
For shipping a Jordanian expatriate’s household: yes. It is collected at your door in Dammam and delivered at the consignee’s, with clearance at the border.
Do you ship to Amman, Zarqa, Irbid and Ajloun?
Yes, and to Salt, Madaba, Jerash, Karak and Aqaba.
Is the shipment insured?
Yes, optionally, at a percentage of the declared value.
Does the expatriates’ exemption cover the car?
No. Jordan Customs’ published text excludes cars from the expatriates’ furniture exemption. A foreign-plated car enters temporarily for up to 240 days a year, or pays duty when registered.
What are the conditions for a Jordanian expatriate’s furniture exemption?
One continuous year abroad, the furniture coming from the country of residence, no previous exemption, and proof that residence has ended.
