UK in Jordan

Inquirer Award 2008 project

Building on the success of previous years, British ambassadors have launched The Inquirer Award 2008 to find the region’s investigative reporter of the year.

Ambassador's message

Thank you for visiting our website. This site contains important information about the Embassy and the British Government's policies, with advice to visitors to and from the United Kingdom.

British Chevening Scholarships 2009/2010

Applications for Chevening Scholarships for the academic year 2009/2010 are now being accepted. The deadline for submitting completed applications is 15 November 2008.

UK in Jordan

Union-jack The United Kingdom’s relations with Jordan are as strong as they are historical. Britain has been involved in Jordan longer than any other country, going right back to the formation of the State. Our joint past has cemented a strong and lasting tie between our two countries. Find out more in Working with Jordan.
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How to stay safe abroad

Travelling overseas? Make sure your trip abroad is a safe one by following our advice.

Defence

Britain and Jordan enjoy a healthy defence relationship, which is based upon many famous historical links.

Registering with us and important notices

We have set up a new improved online registration service called LOCATE for British nationals travelling or living abroad to register themselves with the FCO.
We are confident that this new service will improve our ability to provide help in crisis situations and reduce delay and worry in times of stress for family and friends at home.

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David Miliband's EID message

Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, has sent his good wishes to Muslim communities in Britain and around the world for Eid al-Fitr.
He said:
"I am delighted to send my good wishes to Muslim communities in Britain and around the world for Eid al-Fitr.

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Work Permit Scam

It has recently come to the attention of the British Embassy that some false companies have circulated advice that Work Permits for the UK can be purchased for work with "Geoservices UK". This is a fraudulent claim, and the British Embassy strongly advises people not to pay anything to any of these companies or to contact them.

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Update on immigration changes

The UK government is implementing a number of important changes to the immigration system this week. Click here for further details.

LATEST NEWS

Caroline Flint visit to Ukraine
2 December 2008
Minister for Europe Caroline Flint is in the Ukraine on 2-3 December to attend several bilateral meetings in Kiev and Crimea.

Foreign Secretary at NATO Foreign Ministers meeting
2 December 2008
Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, spoke to the press ahead of the NATO Foreign Ministers meeting in Brussels on 2 December.