General information on legislation, type and requirements for entry visas to Italy are available on the web site of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Il Visto per l’Italia.
1)How to submit your visa application
To apply for a tourism or business visa at the Embassy of Italy in Amman, citizens regularly residing in Jordan can turn address the outsourcing service operated by VFS Global, site At Barakeh Mall – P2, Sweifeih. The Embassy of Italy does not use in its visa procedure other channels or intermediaries – to avoid being victim of fraudulent schemes you are strongly advised to read the relevant Information Advice.
It is possible to get the appointment by phone at the number + 962 6 581 9024 or online H24, through the site www.vfsglobal.com/italy/jordan
VFS Global is a private Company, authorized to receive visa applications. The assessment and decision on the same is in any case total responsibility of the Embassy.
For other types of visas, users can request an appointment directly to the Visa Section of the Embassy, by writing to visti.amman@esteri.it.
The administrative costs of processing the visa application must be paid in cash at the time of submitting the application in Jordanian dinars.
It is recommended that users submit their applications well in advance of the date of departure. on average, twenty-one (21) working days are required to issue the visas, but there may be time variations depending on the nationality of the applicant, the season and the type of visa requested.
2) Requirements and documentation
The application forms, templates of letters of invitation/hospitality, rates and the list of documents to be submitted for each type of visa can also be found on the website www.vfsglobal.com/italy/jordan.
a) Schengen visas
Download the information note and the application form for Schengen visas
• List of documents required to apply for a visa for “Business” and template of invitation letter
• List of documents required to apply for a visa for “Tourism”
• List of documents required to apply for a visa for “tourism – visiting family members or friends” and template of declaration of hospitality
b) national visas
Download the application form for national visas
For more information, please contact the Embassy, by writing to visti.amman@esteri.it.
The Embassy reserves the right to require additional documents. The presentation of the required documents does not necessarily imply the granting of the visa.
Upon entering Italy and the Schengen area, even if in possession of visas, border authorities might request the user to show proof of the qualifications required for the visa itself.
Collection of passport
The applicant may check at any time the status of their request through the service “State of the Application “, which is available on VFS Global website.
The passport may be collected from the office of VFS GLOBAL, or, for those who have submitted a request directly to the Embassy, at the Visa Section, according to the specific instructions of the Embassy staff.