Funeral repatriation route guide
Repatriation from Jordan to India
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Quick answer
Repatriation from Jordan to India: what to expect
Jordanian nationals in India include students at Indian universities, business professionals, and medical tourists. India and Jordan have bilateral trade ties and diplomatic relations, with Jordan importing Indian pharmaceuticals, machinery, and manufactured goods. Arabic documentation from Jordan requires certified English translation for Indian civil registration purposes under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act 1969. The Indian Embassy in Amman handles consular matters. (Indian Ministry of External Affairs, 2025.)
- Key document: Jordanian death certificate (shihada al wafat, in Arabic) with certified English translation
- Documentation takes 5-14 days. Police report required for unexpected deaths.
- India Embassy in Amman can advise on documentation. They cannot fund repatriation.
The process
What happens after a death in Jordan
Contact police (911) or ambulance (912). Unexpected deaths require police attendance. Death registered with the Civil Status Department (dairat al ahwal al madaniya). The death certificate (shihada al wafat) is issued in Arabic and requires certified English translation.
Step by step
Timeline: Jordan to India
Immediate steps after death
Day of death. Contact the embassy or consulate of the person's own country (citizens of India: +91 11 2301 2113).
Family or travel insurer
Death registered with Civil Status Department. Shihada al wafat issued.
Certificate in Arabic. Certified English translation required.
Local funeral director and Civil Status Department
India Embassy in Amman notified
Simultaneous with Step 1. Embassy provides a list of local funeral directors.
Family or repatriation specialist
Embalming and preparation
After police and civil registration release the body.
Licensed local funeral director
Certified English translation and all export permits obtained
Allow 5-14 days.
Local funeral director and authorities
Embassy or consulate notified
Once all documentation complete.
Repatriation specialist and airline cargo
India funeral director takes custody. The receiving funeral director coordinates with local authorities.
Within 24 hours of arrival.
Receiving funeral director
In India
When the body arrives in India
The Indian funeral director takes custody at the nearest international airport cargo terminal, commonly Indira Gandhi International (DEL, Delhi), Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (BOM, Mumbai), or Kempegowda International (BLR, Bangalore). The local civil registrar records the death under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act 1969. State regulations govern burial or cremation. All foreign documents must be authenticated by the Indian Embassy or High Commission in the country of origin. Documents not in English or Hindi require certified English translation. (Indian Ministry of External Affairs, 2025.)
Consular support
Indian Embassy or High Commission in Amman can advise on documentation requirements and authenticate foreign certificates. They cannot pay for or arrange repatriation. Indian Ministry of External Affairs 24-hour emergency: +91 11 2301 2113.
Common questions
FAQs: repatriation from Jordan to India
In a straightforward case, repatriation from Jordan to India takes 7-21 days. The fastest cases complete in 7-10 days. Complex cases involving a police investigation can take 4-8 weeks.
The core documents are: shihada al wafat (Jordanian death certificate) with certified English translation, embalming certificate, freedom from infection certificate, police report (if required), and passport of the deceased.
The India Embassy in Amman can assist with document authentication and advise on repatriation requirements. They cannot pay for or arrange repatriation. Contact the India Embassy in Amman as soon as possible after the death.
On the day of death, contact the embassy or consulate of the person's own country and a repatriation specialist. Do not instruct a local funeral director before speaking to the specialist.
The Indian funeral director takes custody at the nearest international airport cargo terminal. The local civil registrar records the death under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act 1969. All foreign documents must be authenticated by the Indian Embassy in the origin country. State regulations govern burial or cremation. The receiving funeral director coordinates with local authorities.
Cremation in Jordan is not widely available given the predominantly Muslim population. Most repatriations from Jordan are full body repatriations. Contact us to discuss the options specific to your situation.
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Reviewed by the Repatriate Service editorial team. Information sourced from official government and embassy guidance and professional repatriation experience. Facts last checked September 2026; page updated .
Sources: Official guidance on a death in Jordan (gov.uk) · Jordan repatriation guide · Frequently asked questions