Jordan Times

AMMAN — The Delegation of the European Union to Jordan has announced that all consulates of Schengen states in Amman will start applying a new procedure for visa applications as of May 10, according to a statement from the delegation.

Consular sections will collect biometric data, including fingerprinting of 10 fingers, from all visa applicants.

Consequently, all applicants, irrespective of nationality, shall be required to present themselves at the consular sections in Amman at the time of their visa application, the statement said.

Visa applicants will only have to come to the consulate for the collection of fingerprints every five years, according to the statement.