Inquirer Award 2009
Print and Television journalists as well as photojournalists from Iraq, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon and Palestine are eligible to compete for The Inquirer Award 2009!
Act on Copenhagen
The UK Government is committed to pushing for that global deal that meets the science of the climate challenge. Find out about our dedicated campaign website.
UK-Jordan Nuclear Cooperation Agreement
Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh and his British counterpart David Miliband sign a Nuclear Cooperation Agreement on 22 June 2009.
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.
LATEST NEWS
A united message to Burma on human rights abuses
3 July 2009
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon travelled to Burma today calling for the release of pro democracy leader Aung San Su Kyi and to send a united international message to Burma on human rights abuses.
Reports that British Embassy staff in Iran may face trial
3 July 2009
Following news that remarks by Ayatollah Jannati suggest some of our local staff in Iran may face trial, Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, stressed that 'we are urgently seeking clarification from the appropriate Iranian authorities'.
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)
