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يا زلمة, if you're a Jordanian citizen planning a trip to Germany, you'll definitely need a Schengen visa. Germany is part of the Schengen Area, so a short-stay (Type C) visa is required for tourism, business, or visiting family for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. You'll need to apply for this visa at the German Embassy in Amman before your travel dates.

The application process involves submitting a completed form, your passport, recent photographs, travel insurance, proof of accommodation, flight reservations, and evidence of sufficient financial means to cover your stay. Sometimes, an invitation letter might also be needed. Make sure all your documents are in order, إن شاء الله, to avoid any hiccups.

For entry into Germany and the wider Schengen Area, your Jordanian passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your intended date of departure from the Schengen zone. This is a strict rule, so double-check your passport's expiry date well in advance of your trip.

Additionally, your passport should have been issued within the last 10 years and contain at least two blank pages for visa stamps. Make sure everything is in order, خلص, before you even think about booking your flights.

If you're a Jordanian citizen transiting through a German airport on your way to a non-Schengen destination, you might need an Airport Transit Visa (ATV). This visa allows you to remain in the international transit area of the airport without actually entering German territory. It's important to verify if your specific itinerary requires an ATV.

However, if your final destination is within the Schengen Area (including Germany itself), then your regular Schengen visa covers your transit through any other Schengen airport. So, يلا, make sure you know your route and visa type to avoid any last-minute surprises at the airport.

The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is an upcoming electronic travel authorization for visa-exempt visitors to the Schengen Area, expected to be mandatory from 2025. However, this system does not apply to Jordanian citizens.

Ya habibi, since Jordanians are not visa-exempt for the Schengen Area, you will continue to require a traditional Schengen visa for entry into Germany, even after ETIAS is fully implemented. ETIAS is specifically for nationalities that currently enjoy visa-free travel to Europe.

Currently, Germany, as part of the Schengen Area, does not offer a fully electronic visa (eVisa) for short-stay tourist visas for Jordanian citizens. While you can often fill out the application form online, the subsequent steps require an in-person visit.

This means you'll need to print your completed application, gather all required supporting documents, and submit them in person at the German Embassy or Consulate in Amman. Biometric data (fingerprints and a photo) will also be collected during this appointment. So, والله, there's no direct link for an eVisa for this trip.