Italy travel guide: Rome, Venice, Florence and the Amalfi Coast, plus Italian Schengen visa requirements from Jordan.
Italy is rich in history, culture and breathtaking landscapes. With your Schengen visa you can explore ancient ruins and art-filled cities, and enjoy world-famous Italian food in Rome, Venice, Florence and more.
Top tourist attractions
- Colosseum (Rome): a marvel of ancient Roman engineering.
- Venice canals: unique gondola rides through the iconic canals.
- Florence Duomo: the famous cathedral and its Renaissance architecture.
- Pompeii: a preserved Roman city destroyed by Mount Vesuvius.
- Amalfi Coast: scenic beaches and charming coastal towns.
Visa requirements
- Copy of a valid passport and any previous visas.
- Two personal photos with a white background, 3.5 × 4.5 cm.
- Family booklet.
- For children under 18: a copy of the birth certificate.
- Proof of employment.
- Commercial registration and licence / proof of retirement / proof of student status.
- Title deeds, if applicable.
- Flight reservation.
- Hotel reservation.
- Health insurance covering the whole trip.
- Bank statement for the last 6 months, stamped and signed by the bank, in English.
- If there is a sponsor: a signed and certified sponsorship letter from the bank, plus proof of kinship.
- Proof of the sponsor's employment or other source of income.
- If the visit requires an invitation: details of the inviting company or person.
Good to know
- Currency: the euro (EUR).
- Weather: Mediterranean, with hot summers in the south and mild winters.
- Language: Italian, with English widely spoken in tourist areas.
- Transport: an excellent rail network between cities.
