Jordan Embassy Attestation in London for UK Documents

UK documents intended for official use in Jordan usually need to complete Jordan Embassy legalisation in London.

For most personal and corporate documents, the process starts with an FCDO Apostille. The apostilled document is then submitted to the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in London for further legalisation.

Jordan does not currently appear among the Contracting Parties to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention. An Apostille alone should therefore not be assumed to complete the legalisation process for use in Jordan.

Ginkgo Advisory can assist with the full UK process or with the Jordan Embassy legalisation stage only where the document already carries a suitable FCDO Apostille.

Jordan Embassy legalisation service at a glance

Stage	What may be required
Document review	Check the document and intended use in Jordan
Certification or notarisation	Where required before Apostille
FCDO Apostille	UK legalisation of the document
Jordan Embassy legalisation	Consular legalisation in London
Collection	Collection after completion
Return delivery	UK or international courier

Commercial documents can follow a different route. Depending on the document, certification through the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) may be appropriate before Embassy legalisation.

What is Jordan Embassy legalisation?

Jordan Embassy legalisation is the authentication of a document by the Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in London.

This stage confirms the document for presentation to the relevant authority in Jordan. It normally takes place after the required UK authentication has been completed.

A typical route for a UK document is:

UK document → certification or notarisation where required → FCDO Apostille → Jordan Embassy legalisation

Not every document requires certification before the Apostille. The correct preparation depends on the type of document and whose signature is being authenticated.

Is an FCDO Apostille enough for Jordan?

Usually, no.

The HCCH status table currently lists 130 Contracting Parties to the Apostille Convention, but Jordan is not among them.

For documents following the standard UK route, an Apostille is therefore normally an intermediate stage rather than the final legalisation.

Current Jordan legalisation guidance states that UK documents should first receive FCDO legalisation before being submitted to the Jordanian Consular Section.

An important exception applies to certain UK educational documents intended for accreditation in Jordan, which can follow the British Council route described below.

Already have an FCDO Apostille?

Documents that already carry a valid FCDO Apostille do not normally need to repeat that stage.

Ginkgo Advisory can review the existing Apostille and arrange Jordan Embassy legalisation only, subject to the document meeting the Embassy’s requirements.

Before sending the original, provide a clear scan of:

1. The document
2. The FCDO Apostille
3. Any related supporting documents
4. The purpose for which the document will be used
5. Instructions from the Jordanian recipient, if available

Reviewing the scan first can identify problems before the original document is submitted.

Which UK documents can require Jordan Embassy legalisation?

Legalisation may be required for personal, professional and corporate documents.

Personal documents

Examples can include:

• Birth certificates
• Marriage certificates
• Divorce documents
• Death certificates
• Police certificates
• ACRO Police Certificates
• DBS certificates
• Medical certificates
• Statutory declarations
• Affidavits
• Powers of Attorney
• Consent letters
• Change-of-name documents
• Passport-related documents

The Jordan MFA payment portal expressly distinguishes personal legalisation, including documents such as birth certificates and police reports.

Corporate and commercial documents

Business matters may involve:

• Certificates of incorporation
• Companies House documents
• Memorandum and articles of association
• Board resolutions
• Shareholder resolutions
• Commercial Powers of Attorney
• Agency agreements
• Distributor agreements
• Commercial contracts
• Certificates of free sale
• Health certificates
• Trademark documents
• Commercial invoices
• Certificates of Origin

LCCI confirms that commercial documents such as Powers of Attorney, distribution agreements, Certificates of Free Sale, contracts, articles of association and incorporation documents can be processed through its Arab documentation service.

The document should refer to Jordan

Documents intended for Jordan should clearly identify Jordan as the destination or country of use.

Current legalisation guidance warns that a document referring to another country within its contents may be rejected by the Jordanian Consulate.

This point is especially important for commercial documents.

LCCI also requires commercial documents presented through the Arab documentation route to identify the intended country of destination.

Generic Powers of Attorney, certificates or agreements should therefore be checked carefully before signing or notarisation.

Jordan Embassy legalisation fees

The Jordan MFA’s current online payment portal lists the following direct legalisation fees:

• Personal legalisation: £10.20 per document
• Commercial legalisation: £42.80 per document

An administration charge is also applied to payments. Cash and Postal Orders are not accepted through the current payment system.

Commercial documents through the Chambers

A separate cost structure applies when commercial documents pass through the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Arab-British Chamber of Commerce.

The total should be confirmed for each application.

LCCI’s July 2026 price list states that Arab-British certification and legalisation charges do not include the individual Embassy fee. Applicants are therefore instructed to obtain a quotation for the complete legalisation route.

For that reason, a fixed all-inclusive Chamber figure should not be assumed before the documents have been reviewed.

Jordan Embassy legalisation processing time

Personal documents and commercial documents submitted directly to the Jordanian Consular Section commonly require approximately 3–4 working days. Current specialist guidance reports this timeframe for direct applications.

Commercial documents using the Chamber route usually take longer.

LCCI currently advises allowing approximately 5–15 working days where documents pass through the London Chamber, Arab-British Chamber and an Arab League Embassy. The actual period depends on the Embassy and document.

Courier time is additional.

Embassy closures, public holidays, unusual documents or requests for supporting evidence can also extend the overall timeframe.

Jordan Embassy appointment requirement

Documents are currently accepted for legalisation by appointment.

Published operational guidance lists lodging hours as:

10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Monday to Friday

Collections are listed as:

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday

Opening hours and appointment arrangements can change. They should therefore be checked before attendance.

Jordan Embassy address in London

The Consular Section is located at:

Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
6 Upper Phillimore Gardens
London W8 7HA

The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs currently confirms this London address.

Jordan Embassy legalisation for UK educational documents

A significant exception applies to UK educational qualifications required for accreditation by the Jordanian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

These qualifications can be processed through the British Council in Amman rather than through the normal FCDO Apostille and Jordan Embassy route.

Jordan’s Ministry of Higher Education specifically recognises UK certificates authenticated by the British Council in Amman.

The British Council Jordan also provides a verification and certification service for UK qualifications awarded outside Jordan, including qualifications issued by approved UK schools and universities.

Accordingly, where a UK qualification is being submitted specifically for the relevant Jordanian education accreditation process, obtaining an FCDO Apostille and Jordan Embassy legalisation in London may be unnecessary.

The intended use should be confirmed before legalisation begins.

British Council verification of UK qualifications

British Council Jordan first checks the validity of the qualification before certifying it.

Where the qualification can be checked through an available database or online record, the process may be relatively straightforward.

If direct verification is unavailable, the British Council may need permission from the qualification holder to contact the awarding institution.

This distinction matters because university verification can add time to the overall process.

Applicants should therefore establish whether the qualification is for Ministry of Higher Education accreditation or for another purpose in Jordan before choosing the legalisation route.

Commercial document legalisation for Jordan

Commercial documents require particular attention because more than one UK legalisation route may be available.

Some documents can proceed through:

Commercial document → FCDO Apostille → Jordan Embassy legalisation

Others may use the Arab commercial-document route involving:

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry → Arab-British Chamber of Commerce → Embassy legalisation where required

LCCI confirms that Jordan participates in the Arab-British Certificate of Origin system.

The correct option depends on the document, transaction and requirements imposed by the Jordanian importer, authority or other recipient.

Arab-British Certificates of Origin for Jordan

Jordan is included among the countries for which an Arab-British Certificate of Origin can be issued.

For Jordan, the Certificate of Origin and its accompanying commercial invoice are among the documents that may need to be processed as a set. LCCI specifically identifies Jordan in this category.

Supporting trade documents can include:

• Commercial invoice
• Packing list
• Bill of Lading or Air Waybill
• Evidence of origin where required

The exact supporting evidence depends on the goods and their country of origin.

Commercial Powers of Attorney

A company Power of Attorney should be checked before signing.

Jordanian legalisation requirements place particular emphasis on the solicitor’s or Notary Public’s certification wording.

For a Power of Attorney, the certification should make specific reference to the documentation relied upon by the certifying lawyer or notary.

It should also confirm that the Power of Attorney was signed in the presence of the UK Notary Public or practising solicitor after the signatory’s original identification had been checked.

Where someone signs for a company, the certification must additionally confirm that the solicitor or notary is satisfied that the signatory has the authority and capacity to sign on behalf of the company.

Evidence may therefore be needed to establish signing authority before certification is completed.

Property Powers of Attorney

Special restrictions apply to some Powers of Attorney dealing with property.

Current published Jordan legalisation guidance states that a Power of Attorney authorising the sale of land or property outside the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan cannot be legalised.

Documents contrary to Jordanian public order or morals are also excluded under that guidance.

A property-related Power of Attorney should therefore be reviewed before execution, rather than after the document has already been notarised and apostilled.

Can several documents share one Apostille?

In some cases, yes.

Current Jordan legalisation guidance states that bundled documents may be accepted under one notarial certificate and one Apostille.

Where the bundle is accepted as one legalised document, only one Jordanian consular fee may apply.

Bundling should not be assumed for every application.

The nature of the documents, their relationship to one another and the requirements of the receiving authority should be checked first.

Documents from Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories

Extra stages can apply to documents originating from jurisdictions such as Jersey, Guernsey, the British Virgin Islands or Cayman Islands.

Published Jordan legalisation guidance states that documents from British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies should first be notarised and Apostilled by the competent authority in their jurisdiction of origin.

A further UK FCDO Apostille may then be required before Jordanian Consular legalisation.

LCCI similarly confirms that documents from jurisdictions including the BVI, Cayman Islands, Jersey and Guernsey require local Apostille authentication before further UK processing.

Send a scan for assessment before arranging multiple legalisation stages.

Documents issued in Jordan for use in the UK

A different procedure applies to documents originally issued in Jordan.

Published London legalisation guidance states that Jordanian documents requiring further legalisation in London should first be authenticated by the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Amman.

The correct onward process depends on what the UK receiving authority requires.

For that reason, Jordan-issued documents should be reviewed separately from UK-issued documents intended for Jordan.

Jordan Embassy payment method

The Jordan MFA provides an online payment facility for consular services.

Its current portal states that payments incur an administration charge. Cash and Postal Orders are not accepted.

A copy of the payment confirmation should accompany the documents where requested.

Payment arrangements should be reconfirmed before submission because consular procedures can change.

Common reasons Jordan Embassy legalisation can be delayed

Problems often arise before the document reaches the Embassy.

Typical issues can include:

• Missing FCDO Apostille
• Incorrect solicitor or notarial certification
• Inadequate Power of Attorney wording
• Missing evidence of company signing authority
• Document referring to the wrong country
• Incorrect commercial-document route
• Missing Chamber certification
• Incomplete trade documentation
• Wrong payment amount
• Missing appointment
• Educational documents following the wrong route
• Foreign documents requiring additional authentication

Checking the entire legalisation chain before submission reduces the risk of paying for a stage that later needs to be repeated.

Do documents need to be translated into Arabic?

Translation requirements depend on the receiving authority in Jordan and the purpose of the document.

An Embassy legalisation does not itself confirm that the document meets every requirement of the end recipient.

Applicants should therefore obtain the Jordanian authority’s instructions before arranging a translation.

Where an Arabic translation is required, the correct order of translation, certification and legalisation should be established before work begins.

Can I submit directly to the Jordan Embassy?

Applicants can submit directly where they satisfy the Embassy’s current appointment and document requirements.

However, the document must already have completed the correct preliminary stages.

A rejected submission can result in additional appointments, Apostille costs or professional fees if the document needs to be prepared again.

Our Embassy legalisation service is intended for clients who prefer the London submission and collection stages to be managed on their behalf.

Jordan Embassy legalisation only

Clients who already have an FCDO Apostille can instruct Ginkgo Advisory for the Embassy stage alone.

We can first check the scanned document and Apostille.

Subject to satisfactory review, the original can then be submitted for Jordan Embassy legalisation in London.

This avoids repeating earlier UK legalisation work unnecessarily.

Full Jordan document legalisation service

Where the document has not yet been prepared, we can assess the complete route.

Depending on the document, this may involve:

• Solicitor certification
• Notarial certification
• Document verification
• FCDO Apostille
• London Chamber of Commerce processing
• Arab-British Chamber of Commerce certification
• Jordan Embassy legalisation
• Collection
• Scanning after completion
• UK return delivery
• International courier delivery

The route is determined from the document rather than simply from the country of destination.

Frequently asked questions

What is Jordan Embassy legalisation?

It is the authentication of a document by the Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in London.

For many UK documents, this takes place after FCDO legalisation.

Is Jordan in the Hague Apostille Convention?

Jordan does not currently appear in the HCCH status table of Contracting Parties to the 1961 Apostille Convention.

An Apostille alone should therefore not automatically be treated as the final authentication stage for Jordan.

Do UK documents need an Apostille for Jordan?

Most documents following the standard UK legalisation route require an FCDO Apostille before Jordan Embassy legalisation.

Certain educational documents required for Ministry of Higher Education accreditation can use the British Council route instead.

How much is Jordan Embassy legalisation?

The current official Jordan MFA payment portal lists £10.20 for personal legalisation and £42.80 for commercial legalisation.

An administration fee is added to payments.

How long does Jordan Embassy legalisation take?

Current operational guidance indicates approximately 3–4 working days for personal and direct commercial submissions.

Commercial Chamber routes require additional time.

Do I need an appointment?

Current published London guidance states that legalisation submissions are accepted by appointment.

Where is the Jordan Embassy in London?

The Embassy is at:

6 Upper Phillimore Gardens, London W8 7HA.

What are the document legalisation opening hours?

Published operational guidance lists lodging from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and collection from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Can you legalise a UK degree for Jordan?

Yes, but the purpose matters.

UK qualifications intended for accreditation by the Jordanian Ministry of Higher Education can use the British Council in Amman route instead of FCDO and Jordan Embassy legalisation.

A degree required for another purpose should be assessed separately.

Can you legalise an ACRO Police Certificate for Jordan?

A UK police certificate can fall within the personal-document legalisation route.

The document should complete the required UK authentication before Embassy submission.

Can several documents use one Apostille?

Potentially.

Related documents may be bundled under one notarial certificate and Apostille where the Jordanian Consulate accepts that structure.

Do commercial documents use the same process?

Not always.

Some documents can follow the FCDO route, while others may need London Chamber and Arab-British Chamber processing.

Can you handle only the Jordan Embassy stage?

Yes.

Where the document already has an acceptable FCDO Apostille, Ginkgo Advisory can assess it for Jordan Embassy legalisation only.

Arrange Jordan Embassy legalisation in London

Send us a clear scan of the document before posting the original.

Please include:

1. The complete document
2. The FCDO Apostille, if already obtained
3. The intended use in Jordan
4. Details of the receiving authority
5. Any instructions received from Jordan
6. Your required completion date

We can then identify the appropriate route and supporting requirements before the original document is submitted.

Embassy requirements, consular fees, Chamber charges, appointment arrangements, payment methods and processing times can change without notice. Final acceptance remains subject to the Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the receiving authority in Jordan.