How to apply for a Schengen visa from Jordan

If you are from Jordan, you will likely need a visa in order to visit Europe. Jordanians who plan on travelling to the continent (especially those who intend to visit several different countries on one trip) should seriously consider applying for a Schengen visa, which will allow them to spend up to 90 days in the Schengen area. A Schengen visa from Jordan will give you access to all 26 Schengen Member States, including France, Germany, and Italy. Read on for relevant information about applying for a short-stay Schengen visa from Jordan, Schengen visa requirements for Jordan citizens and residents, and Schengen visa types for Jordan passport holders. In addition, this blog will answer other commonly asked question’s such as, “Where do you apply for Schengen visa from Jordan?” and, “How much does a Schengen visa cost for Jordanians?”.

How to apply for a Schengen visa from Jordan

• 1. Determine when you are travelling 
  • If you are applying for a short-stay Schengen visa from Jordan, you should first establish the general dates for your upcoming trip, so that you have enough time to apply for your visa. 
  • While you don’t have to know exactly when you want to travel, in general, you should make sure you leave enough time so that you can apply for your Schengen visa no earlier at least two weeks (15 days) before you leave (the earliest you can apply is up to 6 months before). 
• 2. Select your visa type 
  • Your Schengen visa type reflects your purpose for travel. You should therefore select the visa type that best reflects your reason for visiting the Schengen area. 
  • For example, if you are traveling to the Schengen area because you need to have surgery, you should apply for a Schengen visa for Medical purposes. 
  • Popular Schengen visa types include Tourism, Business, and Cultural. For a full list of the available Schengen visas types for Jordan passport holders, click here.
• 3. Find out where to apply 
  • “Where do you apply for Schengen visa from Jordan?” Jordanian citizens and residents should apply through the embassy, consulate or visa application center affiliated with the Schengen country they intend to visit in the Schengen area.
  • If you are planning on visiting multiple countries in the Schengen area, you should apply via the Schengen country you intend to spend the most time in. 
  • If you are planning are spending an equal amount of time in two or more countries, you should apply through the country that represents your first entry into the Schengen area. 
  • For example, if you plan to visit and spend an equal amount of time in both Germany and France, but you intend to enter the Schengen area the first time by flying directly into Paris via Amman, then you should apply for a Schengen visa from France. 
  • Once you know the Schengen country you should apply through, you can find out the specific entity and location of the mission or visa application center responsible for handling Schengen visa applications. 
  • For example, if you are applying for a French Schengen visa from Jordan, you should apply through the French Embassy in Amman; in contrast, if you are applying for a Schengen visa from the Netherlands, you should apply through the Amman-based dedicated third-party visa application center (rather than through the Dutch Embassy or Consulate). 
  • Once you know where to apply, you can contact them directly to find out more specific information, such as whether you need to make a visa appointment, how to pay for your visa, etc. 
• 4. Assemble your required documents 
  • As part of the Schengen visa requirements for Jordan citizens and residents, all applicants must submit a number of required documents as part of their complete application. These include the following:
    • Basic Schengen visa application
    • Passport
    • Photos 
    • Proof of subsistence 
    • Proof of accommodation 
    • Proof of travel medical insurance 
  • In addition to the above required materials, applicants will also have to submit a number of supplemental documents depending on the type of Schengen visa they are applying for. 
  • For example, if you are applying for a Medical Schengen visa from Jordan, you will have to submit a signed letter from the hospital/clinic in the Schengen area where you intend to receive treatment; alternatively, if you are applying for a Business visa, you will need to submit information about the nature of the business you will be undertaking in the Schengen area. 
  • Make sure to plan ahead, so that you have assembled all of your documents well in advance of your visa appointment. For example, your Jordanian passport must have space for your visa (a minimum of two free pages) and be valid for at least three months post-your intended date of departure from the Schengen area (if your passport does not meet these requirements, you will have to renew it, which can take time—hence plan ahead!).  
  • Similarly, depending on what type of visa you are applying for, you may have to obtain a letter from the person who is inviting you to the Schengen area. If this applies to you, make sure you have received this letter prior to making your appointment. 
  • For a full list of required documents, click here.
• 5. Access your application 
  • In addition to the above required and supplement documents, Jordanians must submit the basic Schengen visa application form. 
  • The majority of countries will accept the “harmonized” (universal) form. Print out, fill out, sign, and submit this form with the rest of your required documents.
  • Alternatively, some countries prefer that you apply online, through a country-specific visa application portal. For example, if you are applying for a German Schengen visa from Jordan, you should apply through the VIDEX portal.
  • If you are applying online, you may be able to both pay for your visa and schedule a visa-appointment through that same online application portal. Please keep in mind that even if you are applying online, you will almost certainly have to print out your online form to bring with you to your visa appointment.  
• 6. Schedule your visa appointment 
  • The majority of Schengen countries, including France, require applicants to attend a Schengen visa appointment; the majority of country consulates/embassies require that applicants make an appointment to do this. 
  • In rare cases, you may simply be able to drop off your visa during normal embassy/consulate operating hours (i.e. without making an appointment). 
  • For example, the French embassy in Amman, which processes Schengen visas, is currently requiring that applicants schedule an interview through the telephone, instead of through the traditional online appointment system. 
  • If you are applying online, you may have already received a prompt to schedule a visa appointment at some stage in your online application process. 
  • If you are wondering whether you need to schedule an appointment in order to submit your application, contact the embassy/consulate you are applying through. 
• 7. Attend your visa appointment
  • Your Schengen visa appointment is where you will formally submit your application and pay your visa fee (unless you already paid it online). Most applicants (especially those applying for the first time) will also be required to sit for a short interview and have their biometric information (fingerprints and photos) collected. 
  • Because of the personalized nature of these requirements, the vast majority of Schengen visa applicants will be required to submit their application in person, (this means you will almost certainly not be allowed to submit your application by email/fax) or have someone else drop it off for you. 
  • However, if your biometric information is already in the system from a previous Schengen visa application, and you do a lot of traveling to the Schengen area from Jordan, you may be able to simply drop off your application without attending an appointment. 
  • However, even if you have previously received a Schengen visa, you may still be asked to appear in person for security reasons. 
• 8. Await your decision 
  • After you formally submit your application, you can expect to hear back from the consular authorities within 15 (in rare cases they can take up to 30 days or even 60).
  • If you were approved for your visa, you will be contacted with information on when/how to pick up your new visa/passport. 
  • In the event that your Schengen visa from Jordan is rejected, you have the right to an appeal. For more information on the appeal process for rejected Schengen visas, click here.

How much does a Schengen visa cost from Jordan?

• The basic cost for a Schengen visa for most applicants is €80 EUR (around 67 Jordanian Dinars). 
• If you are a Jordanian student, diplomatic passport holder, or other special category of applicants, you may be eligible for reduced Schengen visas fees, or even be exempt from payment altogether. 
• If you are asked to pay for your visa at your embassy/consulate appointment, make sure you check ahead to know what form of payment/currency is acceptable (for example, you may be asked pay in Euros).
• For more complete information on Schengen visa costs, click here.