Welcome to the Australian Embassy in Jordan

H.E. Miles Armitage, Australian Ambassador to Jordan

Welcome to the website of the Australian Embassy in Jordan. You will find useful information on the Embassy's services, the relationship between Australia and Jordan, and links aimed at answering some commonly-asked questions about Australia, including on visas and immigration. The website is designed to assist those looking for information on Australian culture, business opportunities, international activities and government services.

The Australian Government's Foreign and Trade Policy Priorities

The 2017 Foreign Policy White Paper is the first comprehensive review of Australia's international engagement for 14 years. It delivers a framework to ensure our prosperity and security by guiding our international efforts over the next decade and beyond.

What's New?

***IMPORTANT INFORMATION***

The Australian Embassy in Amman no longer processes Partner visas and Prospective Marriage visas for clients residing in Iraq, Jordan, Syrian Arab Republic. Effective 13 December 2018, Partner visas and Prospective Marriage visa applications that were formerly lodged and processed in Amman have been transferred to and are now processed at the Australian Embassy in Beirut. You are therefore required to direct all further correspondence or information regarding your application to the following email address: Immigration.beirut@dfat.gov.au.

You should keep your own application updated and correct by uploading your documents directly to your ImmiAccount for electronically lodged applications. Your case officer can see when you have uploaded documents to your ImmiAccount.

Important information for student visa applicants

Student visa holders are expected to understand and comply with the conditions applicable to their visa. More information on the student visa conditions can be found here: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/stud/more/visa-conditions/visa-conditions-students.

Did you know? Students changing to a lower quality course in Australia may be in breach of a visa condition (8202). For more information refer to the factsheet here.

Mandatory Appointments for Australian Visa Application Centre Clients

With effect from 26 August 2018, customers wishing to attend the Australian Visa Application Centre must register on the following website and book an appointment prior to attending the Visa Application Centre. Customers who are seeking to provide biometrics following submission of an application through the Department of Home Affairs ImmiAccount should not register on this website until they have received a letter from the Department of Home Affairs, advising them of the requirement to enrol biometrics.

More Information

Please see Visas, Immigration and Citizenship for details on our visa and citizenship services, including information on which visa to apply for and how to apply for a visa. The Australian Embassy in Amman does not take telephone enquiries on immigration and visa issues.

Services for Australian Citizens

Consular Assistance

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade provides consular support to Australians living or travelling overseas. If you require assistance, please call the 24-hour consular emergency helpline on +61 2 6261 3305.

We encourage all Australians to register their international travel on the Smartraveller website.

Passports

Australian citizens who wish to lodge an application for a new or replacement passport should make an appointment at the Embassy by contacting us on +962 6580 7000 (8:30am to 4:00pm Sunday to Thursday) or emailing consular.amman@dfat.gov.au.

Australian Aid Program

The Australian Government is providing $220 million in humanitarian assistance over three years to support people in need in Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. In Jordan, we are helping to increase access to education and livelihood opportunities for refugees and vulnerable Jordanians, as well as providing emergency assistance so people can meet their basic needs.