As far as we know Jordan is not a party to the Apostille Convention, so documents are notarised in Jordan, authenticated by the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, and then attested by the Embassy of India in Amman. Indian citizens can usually sign before the Indian consular officer. Jordan is not a reciprocating territory, it is a New York Convention country, and India and Jordan have a tax treaty.
- Document route
- Jordanian notary, Ministry of Justice and Foreign Affairs authentication, then Indian Embassy attestation
- Time difference
- IST is 2h30 ahead of Jordan all year
- Foreign judgments in India
- Not reciprocating: fresh suit
- Apostille with India
- Not in force as far as known: consular attestation (check current status)
Indians in Jordan and Jordanian business with India
Indian workers make up a large part of the workforce in Jordan's garment factories in the qualifying industrial zones, and Indian engineers and managers work in phosphates, fertilisers, pharmaceuticals and IT. A long-standing joint venture produces phosphoric acid in Jordan for India's fertiliser industry, and India is one of Jordan's largest buyers of phosphate rock and potash. Jordanian patients travel to Indian hospitals, and Jordanian students study medicine and engineering in India.
We help with powers of attorney, property in India, trade and supply contracts, recovering money from Indian parties, property disputes and marriage registration.
Signing documents in Jordan for use in India
Jordan is not, as far as we are aware, a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so documents follow the legalisation route. Confirm the position with us before you sign. The usual chain is:
- Sign before a notary public at a Jordanian court with your passport.
- Have the document authenticated by the Ministry of Justice and then by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates in Amman.
- Have it attested by the Embassy of India in Amman, then courier it to India and stamp it within three months.
Indian citizens can usually sign directly before the Indian consular officer, which saves several steps. Arabic documents need a certified English translation.
Most requested services from Jordan
These six services cover most of what people and businesses in Jordan need from an Indian lawyer. Each page explains the route from Jordan and what then happens in India.
Power of Attorney
Sign at the Embassy in Amman and let a relative act for you in India.
Buying & Selling Property
NRIs in Jordan buy and sell Indian homes through an attorney holder.
Money Recovery from India
Jordanian businesses recover unpaid dues and advances from Indian parties.
Commercial Contracts
Phosphate, fertiliser, pharmaceutical and food contracts with Indian companies.
Property Disputes
Relatives or tenants occupying your home in India while you work in Jordan.
Marriage Registration
Indian and Jordanian couples register their marriage for visas, OCI and property.
NRI status, property and moving money
An Indian who goes to Jordan for employment becomes a non-resident under FEMA, and usually for income tax if they spend fewer than 182 days in India in the tax year. NRIs can buy and sell Indian residential and commercial property, other than agricultural land and farmhouses, freely, and repatriate up to USD 1 million per financial year from an NRO account after tax. Jordanian citizens without OCI status generally cannot buy property in India but can lease it and inherit it.
The India and Jordan tax treaty and doing business
India and Jordan have a double taxation avoidance agreement in force since 1999. Jordanian tax residents can claim treaty rates on Indian dividends, interest, royalties and technical fees with a tax residence certificate and Form 10F. Jordanian companies can usually invest in India under the automatic route, since Jordan does not share a land border with India, subject to sectoral caps and reporting to the RBI.
Jordanian judgments, contracts and family matters
Jordan has not been notified as a reciprocating territory under section 44A of the Code of Civil Procedure, so a Jordanian judgment can only found a fresh suit in India. Jordan is a party to the New York Convention, so arbitration awards can generally be enforced in India. Marriages between Indian and Jordanian nationals are recognised if valid where performed; we advise on registration in India and on OCI for the Jordanian spouse after two years of marriage.
All services for clients in Jordan
NRI Property Law
- Property Disputes
- Encroachment & Illegal Possession
- Partition of Family Property
- Buying & Selling Property
- Title Search & Due Diligence
- Tenant Eviction
- Builder Delay & RERA
Inheritance & Documents
Cross-Border Family Law
- Divorce for NRIs
- International Child Custody
- Maintenance & Alimony
- Marriage Registration
- 498A & Dowry Case Defence
- OCI Card Issues
Doing Business in India
- Company Setup for Foreigners
- Indian Subsidiary Setup
- Branch & Liaison Office
- FDI & FEMA Compliance
- Trademark Protection in India
- Commercial Contracts
- Employment Law for Foreign Employers
- GST for Foreign Businesses
- Investing in Indian Startups
- Legal Advisory for NRI Investors
Disputes & Enforcement
- International Arbitration
- Enforcing Foreign Judgments
- Money Recovery from India
- Shareholder Disputes & NCLT
- Accident Compensation Claims
- Cyber & Investment Fraud
- Criminal Defence & Look Out Circulars
Cross-Border Tax & Money
Indian missions in Jordan
The Embassy in Amman provides passport, OCI, consular and attestation services, and assists Indian workers in the industrial zones.
- Embassy of India, Amman
Frequently asked questions
Does Jordan issue apostilles for documents going to India?
As far as we know Jordan is not a party to the Apostille Convention, so documents are authenticated by Jordanian ministries and attested by the Indian Embassy.
Can I sign a power of attorney at the Embassy in Amman?
Indian nationals generally can sign there before the consular officer.
Am I an NRI while working in Jordan?
Usually yes, for FEMA and, if you spend fewer than 182 days in India, for income tax.
Can a Jordanian company invest in India?
Usually yes, under the automatic route in most sectors.
Can a Jordanian judgment be enforced in India?
Not directly. A fresh suit is needed.
Is there a tax treaty between India and Jordan?
Yes, in force since 1999.
Can my Jordanian spouse get OCI?
In most cases, after the marriage has been registered for two years.
How do we communicate?
Through scheduled video calls, plus email and WhatsApp for documents. Jordan is 2 hours 30 minutes behind India.