British Foreign Secretary David Miliband in Amman
British Foreign Secretary, The Right Honourable Mr. David Miliband was in Amman on Tuesday 3 November for a one day working visit during which he met with His Majesty King Abdullah II.
The impact of a global temperature rise
The impacts of climate change will be widespread across the globe. Our interactive map outlines some of the impacts that may occur if the global average temperature rises by 4 °C (7 °F).
Blog
Read the blog of our Ambassador, James Watt. Participate and be a part of our global conversation.
UK in Jordan
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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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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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.
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At a special ceremony held at the British Ambassador’s Residence, His Excellency Mr. James Watt, British Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, presented Mrs. Azza Hammoudi and Mr. Abdullah Al Khalil the medal awarded to them by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, thereby giving them the rank and honor of Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
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Contact us
Contact details of British Embassy, Amman, Jordan
British Embassy
(PO Box 87) Abdoun
Amman 11118
Amman
Telephone:
(962 6) 590 9200
Fax:(962) (6) 590 9279
(962) (6) 590 9219 Political
Sun-Wed: 0600-1330 GMT (0800-1530 local time)
Thurs: 0600-1300 GMT (0800-1500 local time)
