Visa Information

Overview

For Persons applying for a Visa

Entry clearance requirements depend on the citizenship and resident status of the applicant (sometimes in a third country). Only a flight through one Schengen Member at a time is considered as a transit. The vast majority of travelers do not need a visa when air transiting through Germany. In Germany, the following airports have an International Transit Area: Cologne/Bonn (transit only possible between 16:30 and 11:00 ), Düsseldorf (transit only possible between 16:00 and 21:00 and only if the airline has arranged the transit with airport security – please check with your airline), Frankfurt/Main, Hamburg (limited time frame only 16:30 to 23:30), Munich (München).

Please check with your travel agent / airline, if your flight is going via another airport. If you leave the airport’s international transit area, i.e. change the terminal, you will have to apply for a Schengen Visa – Category C.

Please Note:

• Effective 28 March 2017, citizens of Georgia can travel to Schengen countries without a prior visa for a period of up to 90 days. Please note that this exemption is only for holders of a Georgian biometric passport.
• Effective 15 March 2016, Peruvian nationals do not require a Schengen visa to travel to Germany for a period of 90 days or less within a timeframe of 180 days.
• Effective 11 June 2017, citizens of Ukraine can travel to Schengen countries without a prior visa for a period of up to 90 days. Please note that this exemption is only for holders of a Ukraine biometric passport. This does not apply to Ukrainian Nationals who are not holders of biometric passports and travelling for work during the stay period of 90 days.

Visa Fees

Please note:

• The applicable fees are paid in JOD is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

Please refer to the Information leaflet on the following In Arabic :   Transit Visa guidelines , In German below before submitting your application; this will minimize chances of rejection of your Visa Application due to incorrect or inadequate documents.

Instructions for applicants below 18 years

• For all children below 18years, both parents need to be present at the Visa Application Centre to sign the VIDEX form. Children below 12years should be present.
• In case one parent is out of the country during the application process, the signed authorization form and passport copy must be provided to complete the process.
• All applicants below 18 years, travelling alone or with one parent must submit a signed letter of consent or authorization form and passport copy of the parent not travelling

Photo Specifications

One recent biometric passport sized photographs (3.5x4,5 cm) as per specifications.

Sample of Biometric Photo specification click here

Requirements:

1. NEW! Should NOT be older than 6 months
2. A frontal view of the face covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo
3. A uniform and white-colored background
4. Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame
5. Head coverings are only accepted for religious reasons
6. Do not glue or staple the pictures to the application form

Processing Time

The processing time for the application at the German Embassy is approximately 16 days.

Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.

Online Application Form

Below are the forms that are required to be filled to submit your visa application:

Schengen Visa Application Form (To be filled online - mandatory)

The Schengen Visa Application form must be filled either in English/German.

Instructions to complete an online form:

• Click on the form link above
• When the page opens complete the form
• Once complete , print out the form on clear paper.
• Make sure that the printed set of your application form including the last barcoded page is submitted with the application. ** The barcode page contains the necessary data in condensed and machine readable format.

Overview

For Persons applying for a Visa

Entry clearance requirements depend on the citizenship and resident status of the applicant (sometimes in a third country). Only a flight through one Schengen Union Country at a time is considered as a transit. The vast majority of travelers do not need a visa when air transiting through Germany. In Germany, the following airports have an International Transit Area: Cologne/Bonn (transit only possible between 4:30 am and 11:00 pm), Düsseldorf (transit only possible between 6:00 am and 9:00 pm and only if the airline has arranged the transit with airport security – please check with your airline), Frankfurt/Main, Hamburg (limited time frame only 4:30 am to 11:30 pm), Munich (München).

Please check with your travel agent / airline, if your flight is going via another airport. If you leave the airport’s international transit area, i.e. change the terminal, you will have to apply for a Schengen Visa – Category C.

Please Note:

• Effective 28 March 2017, citizens of Georgia can travel to Schengen countries without a prior visa for a period of up to 90 days. Please note that this exemption is only for holders of a Georgian biometric passport.
• Effective 15 March 2016, Peruvian nationals do not require a Schengen visa to travel to Germany for a period of 90 days or less within a timeframe of 180 days.
• Effective 11 June 2017, citizens of Ukraine can travel to Schengen countries without a prior visa for a period of up to 90 days. Please note that this exemption is only for holders of a Ukraine biometric passport. This does not apply to Ukrainian Nationals who are not holders of biometric passports and travelling for work during the stay period of 90 days.

Visa Fees

Please note:

• The applicable fees are paid in JOD is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

Please refer to the Information leaflet on the following In Arabic : Business and Trade guidelines , In German below before submitting your application; this will minimize chances of rejection of your Visa Application due to incorrect or inadequate documents.

Instructions for applicants below 18 years

• For all children below 18years, both parents need to be present at the Visa Application Centre to sign the VIDEX form. Children below 12years should be present.
• In case one parent is out of the country during the application process, the signed authorization form and passport copy must be provided to complete the process.
• All applicants below 18 years, travelling alone or with one parent must submit a signed letter of consent or authorization form and passport copy of the parent not travelling

Photo Specifications

One recent biometric passport sized photographs (3.5x4,5 cm) as per specifications.

Sample of Biometric Photo specification click here

Requirements:

1. NEW! Should NOT be older than 6 months
2. A frontal view of the face covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo
3. A uniform and white-colored background
4. Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame
5. Head coverings are only accepted for religious reasons
6. Do not glue or staple the pictures to the application form

Processing Time

The processing time for the application at the German Embassy is approximately 16 days.

Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.

Online Application Form

Below are the forms that are required to be filled to submit your visa application:

Schengen Visa Application Form (To be filled online - mandatory)

The Schengen Visa Application form must be filled either in English/German.

Instructions to complete an online form:

• Click on the form link above
• When the page opens complete the form
• Once complete , print out the form on clear paper.
• Make sure that the printed set of your application form including the last barcoded page is submitted with the application. ** The barcode page contains the necessary data in condensed and machine readable format.

Overview

Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category, kindly refer to the information sheet of documents required.In case of medical treatment (applicable to patient and escort)

Please Note:

• Effective 28 March 2017, citizens of Georgia can travel to Schengen countries without a prior visa for a period of up to 90 days. Please note that this exemption is only for holders of a Georgian biometric passport.
• Effective 15 March 2016, Peruvian nationals do not require a Schengen visa to travel to Germany for a period of 90 days or less within a timeframe of 180 days.
• Effective 11 June 2017, citizens of Ukraine can travel to Schengen countries without a prior visa for a period of up to 90 days. Please note that this exemption is only for holders of a Ukraine biometric passport. This does not apply to Ukrainian Nationals who are not holders of biometric passports and travelling for work during the stay period of 90 days.

Visa Fees

Please note:

• The applicable fees are paid in JOD is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

Please refer to the Information leaflet on the following In Arabic: Medical Visa guidelines , In Germanbelow before submitting your application; this will minimize chances of rejection of your Visa Application due to incorrect or inadequate documents.

Instructions for applicants below 18 years

• For all children below 18years, both parents need to be present at the Visa Application Centre to sign the VIDEX form. Children below 12years should be present.
• In case one parent is out of the country during the application process, the signed authorization form and passport copy must be provided to complete the process.
• All applicants below 18 years, travelling alone or with one parent must submit a signed letter of consent or authorization form and passport copy of the parent not travelling

Photo Specifications

One recent biometric passport sized photographs (3.5x4,5 cm) as per specifications.

Sample of Biometric Photo specification click here

Requirements:

1. NEW! Should NOT be older than 6 months
2. A frontal view of the face covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo
3. A uniform and white-colored background
4. Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame
5. Head coverings are only accepted for religious reasons
6. Do not glue or staple the pictures to the application form

Processing Time

The processing time for the application at the German Embassy is approximately 16 days.

Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.

Online Application Form

Below are the forms that are required to be filled to submit your visa application:

Schengen Visa Application Form (To be filled online - mandatory)

The Schengen Visa Application form must be filled either in English/German.

Instructions to complete an online form:

• Click on the form link above
• When the page opens complete the form
• Once complete , print out the form on clear paper.
• Make sure that the printed set of your application form including the last barcoded page is submitted with the application. ** The barcode page contains the necessary data in condensed and machine readable format.

Overview

For Persons applying for a Visa

Entry clearance requirements depend on the citizenship and resident status of the applicant (sometimes in a third country). Only a flight through one Schengen Union Country at a time is considered as a transit. The vast majority of travelers do not need a visa when air transiting through Germany. In Germany, the following airports have an International Transit Area: Cologne/Bonn (transit only possible between 4:30 am and 11:00 pm), Düsseldorf (transit only possible between 6:00 am and 9:00 pm and only if the airline has arranged the transit with airport security – please check with your airline), Frankfurt/Main, Hamburg (limited time frame only 4:30 am to 11:30 pm), Munich (München).

Please check with your travel agent / airline, if your flight is going via another airport. If you leave the airport’s international transit area, i.e. change the terminal, you will have to apply for a Schengen Visa – Category C.

Please Note:

• Effective 28 March 2017, citizens of Georgia can travel to Schengen countries without a prior visa for a period of up to 90 days. Please note that this exemption is only for holders of a Georgian biometric passport.
• Effective 15 March 2016, Peruvian nationals do not require a Schengen visa to travel to Germany for a period of 90 days or less within a timeframe of 180 days.
• Effective 11 June 2017, citizens of Ukraine can travel to Schengen countries without a prior visa for a period of up to 90 days. Please note that this exemption is only for holders of a Ukraine biometric passport. This does not apply to Ukrainian Nationals who are not holders of biometric passports and travelling for work during the stay period of 90 days.

Visa Fees

Please note:

• The applicable fees are paid in JOD is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

Please refer to the Information leaflet on the following In Arabic : Tourist Visa guidelines ,In German below before submitting your application; this will minimize chances of rejection of your Visa Application due to incorrect or inadequate documents.

Instructions for applicants below 18 years

• For all children below 18years, both parents need to be present at the Visa Application Centre to sign the VIDEX form. Children below 12years should be present.
• In case one parent is out of the country during the application process, the signed authorization form and passport copy must be provided to complete the process.
• All applicants below 18 years, travelling alone or with one parent must submit a signed letter of consent or authorization form and passport copy of the parent not travelling

Photo Specifications

One recent biometric passport sized photographs (3.5x4,5 cm) as per specifications.

Sample of Biometric Photo specification click here

Requirements:

1. NEW! Should NOT be older than 6 months
2. A frontal view of the face covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo
3. A uniform and white-colored background
4. Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame
5. Head coverings are only accepted for religious reasons
6. Do not glue or staple the pictures to the application form

Processing Time

The processing time for the application at the German Embassy is approximately 16 days.

Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.

Online Application Form

Below are the forms that are required to be filled to submit your visa application:

Schengen Visa Application Form (To be filled online - mandatory)

The Schengen Visa Application form must be filled either in English/German.

Instructions to complete an online form:

• Click on the form link above
• When the page opens complete the form
• Once complete , print out the form on clear paper.
• Make sure that the printed set of your application form including the last barcoded page is submitted with the application. ** The barcode page contains the necessary data in condensed and machine readable format.

Overview

For Persons applying for a Visa

Entry clearance requirements depend on the citizenship and resident status of the applicant (sometimes in a third country). Only a flight through one Schengen Union Country at a time is considered as a transit. The vast majority of travelers do not need a visa when air transiting through Germany. In Germany, the following airports have an International Transit Area: Cologne/Bonn (transit only possible between 4:30 am and 11:00 pm), Düsseldorf (transit only possible between 6:00 am and 9:00 pm and only if the airline has arranged the transit with airport security – please check with your airline), Frankfurt/Main, Hamburg (limited time frame only 4:30 am to 11:30 pm), Munich (München).

Please check with your travel agent / airline, if your flight is going via another airport. If you leave the airport’s international transit area, i.e. change the terminal, you will have to apply for a Schengen Visa – Category C.

Please Note:

• Effective 28 March 2017, citizens of Georgia can travel to Schengen countries without a prior visa for a period of up to 90 days. Please note that this exemption is only for holders of a Georgian biometric passport.
• Effective 15 March 2016, Peruvian nationals do not require a Schengen visa to travel to Germany for a period of 90 days or less within a timeframe of 180 days.
• Effective 11 June 2017, citizens of Ukraine can travel to Schengen countries without a prior visa for a period of up to 90 days. Please note that this exemption is only for holders of a Ukraine biometric passport. This does not apply to Ukrainian Nationals who are not holders of biometric passports and travelling for work during the stay period of 90 days.

Visa Fees

Please note:

• The applicable fees are paid in JOD is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

Please refer to the Information leaflet on the following In Arabic Visit visa guidelines , In German below before submitting your application; this will minimize chances of rejection of your Visa Application due to incorrect or inadequate documents.

Instructions for applicants below 18 years

• For all children below 18years, both parents need to be present at the Visa Application Centre to sign the VIDEX form. Children below 12years should be present.
• In case one parent is out of the country during the application process, the signed authorization form and passport copy must be provided to complete the process.
• All applicants below 18 years, travelling alone or with one parent must submit a signed letter of consent or authorization form and passport copy of the parent not travelling

Photo Specifications

One recent biometric passport sized photographs (3.5x4,5 cm) as per specifications.

Sample of Biometric Photo specification click here

Requirements:

1. NEW! Should NOT be older than 6 months
2. A frontal view of the face covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo
3. A uniform and white-colored background
4. Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame
5. Head coverings are only accepted for religious reasons
6. Do not glue or staple the pictures to the application form

Processing Time

The processing time for the application at the German Embassy is approximately 16 days.

Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.

Online Application Form

Below are the forms that are required to be filled to submit your visa application:

Schengen Visa Application Form (To be filled online - mandatory)

The Schengen Visa Application form must be filled either in English/German.

Instructions to complete an online form:

• Click on the form link above
• When the page opens complete the form
• Once complete , print out the form on clear paper.
• Make sure that the printed set of your application form including the last barcoded page is submitted with the application. ** The barcode page contains the necessary data in condensed and machine readable format.

Overview

Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category, kindly refer to the information sheet of documents required.

Under the Business visa category the following cases would be applicable:

• Business matters/meetings/ negotiation/trainings
• Conference/Congress/Exhibition
• Scientific/Research events
• Journalists
• Official delegations

Please Note:

• Effective 28 March 2017, citizens of Georgia can travel to Schengen countries without a prior visa for a period of up to 90 days. Please note that this exemption is only for holders of a Georgian biometric passport.
• Effective 15 March 2016, Peruvian nationals do not require a Schengen visa to travel to Germany for a period of 90 days or less within a timeframe of 180 days.
• Effective 11 June 2017, citizens of Ukraine can travel to Schengen countries without a prior visa for a period of up to 90 days. Please note that this exemption is only for holders of a Ukraine biometric passport. This does not apply to Ukrainian Nationals who are not holders of biometric passports and travelling for work during the stay period of 90 days.

Visa Fees

Please note:

• The applicable fees are paid in JOD is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

Please refer to the Information leaflet on the following In Arabic : Conference and Training Visa guidelines , In German below before submitting your application; this will minimize chances of rejection of your Visa Application due to incorrect or inadequate documents.

Instructions for applicants below 18 years

• For all children below 18years, both parents need to be present at the Visa Application Centre to sign the VIDEX form. Children below 12years should be present.
• In case one parent is out of the country during the application process, the signed authorization form and passport copy must be provided to complete the process.
• All applicants below 18 years, travelling alone or with one parent must submit a signed letter of consent or authorization form and passport copy of the parent not travelling

Photo Specifications

One recent biometric passport sized photographs (3.5x4,5 cm) as per specifications.

Sample of Biometric Photo specification click here

Requirements:

1. NEW! Should NOT be older than 6 months
2. A frontal view of the face covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo
3. A uniform and white-colored background
4. Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame
5. Head coverings are only accepted for religious reasons
6. Do not glue or staple the pictures to the application form

Processing Time

The processing time for the application at the German Embassy is approximately 16 days.

Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.

Online Application Form

Below are the forms that are required to be filled to submit your visa application:

Schengen Visa Application Form (To be filled online - mandatory)

The Schengen Visa Application form must be filled either in English/German.

Instructions to complete an online form:

• Click on the form link above
• When the page opens complete the form
• Once complete , print out the form on clear paper.
• Make sure that the printed set of your application form including the last barcoded page is submitted with the application. ** The barcode page contains the necessary data in condensed and machine readable format.