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Estonia Visa for Indians – Requirements & Application Process
Planning a trip to Estonia? Whether you’re visiting for tourism, business, or family purposes, obtaining an Estonia visa is essential for Indian travelers.
Documents Required for an Estonia Visa
To apply for an Estonia visa, Indian travelers must submit the following essential documents:
Mandatory Documents
✔ Original Passport – Valid for at least six months with a minimum of three blank pages. Include all old passports if applicable.
✔ Visa Application Form – Accurately filled and signed.
✔ Recent Photographs – Two passport-sized color photos (as per Schengen visa specifications).
✔ Personal Cover Letter – On plain paper for employees or company letterhead for self-employed applicants.
✔ Bank Statement – Updated personal bank statement for the last six months.
✔ Income Tax Returns (ITR) / Form 16 – For the last three years.
✔ Flight Tickets – Confirmed round-trip flight reservations.
✔ Hotel Booking – Proof of accommodation for your stay in Estonia.
✔ Detailed Travel Itinerary – Day-wise travel plan.
✔ Travel Insurance
Supporting Documents Based on Occupation & Type of Visit
1. If Employed:
✔ Leave Sanctioned Certificate – From employer, with company seal & signature.
✔ Salary Slips – For the last three months.
2. If Self-Employed:
✔ Business Registration License / MOA / Partnership Deed.
✔ Company’s Bank Statement – Updated for the last six months.
3. If Retired:
✔ Proof of Retirement – Such as pension book or statement.
4. If a Student:
✔ School/College ID Card.
✔ Bonafide Certificate – From the educational institution.
5. If a Minor (Under 18):
✔ Birth Certificate.
✔ No Objection Certificate (NOC) – From parents/non-accompanying parent, notarized on Rs. 100/- stamp paper.
✔ Parent’s ID Proof – Passport or PAN card.
6. If Visiting Friends or Relatives in Estonia:
✔ Invitation Letter – Notarized or digitally signed by the host.
✔ Inviter’s ID Proof – Passport or resident permit.
✔ Address Proof – Utility bill (electricity, water, etc.).
7. If Sponsored:
✔ Sponsorship Letter / Financial Guarantee – If the sponsor is in Estonia.
✔ Sponsor’s ID Proof – Passport, PAN card, or residence permit.
✔ Sponsor’s Bank Statement – Updated for the last six months.
✔ Proof of Relationship with Sponsor:
- Family Visit: Notarized certificate of relationship, legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).
- Friends Visit: Relationship proof via original documents, photos, and invitation letter.
8. For a Business Visa:
✔ Invitation Letter from the Host Company – Mentioning purpose of visit & business details.
✔ Cover Letter from the Indian Company – On company letterhead.
Estonia Visa Processing Time in India
Processing times vary based on the type of visa and individual application factors. Here’s an estimated timeline:
| Visa Type | Processing Time |
| Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Tourist, Business, Family Visit) | 15-30 working days |
| Long-Stay Visa (Study, Work, Family Reunification) | 1-3 months |
💡 Tip: Apply at least 4-6 weeks before your travel date to avoid delays.
Estonia Visa FAQs
An Estonia Schengen visa is a special kind of visa which allows you to travel among all the Schengen countries including Estonia for a maximum period of upto 90 days. This is a traveller’s dream where with one visa you can travel to any of the other 25 Schengen countries along with Estonia.
A Schengen Visa (issued by a consulate or embassy of a Schengen State) is valid for all 26 States of the Schengen Area (including the European territory of Estonia), unless it is marked otherwise on the visa sticker. So you do not need another visa to enter or stay in the European territory of Estonia. However, you must be in possession of documentary evidence for the reasons of your stay and your means of support. Schengen Area comprises of the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.
The Schengen Visa is a short stay visa and takes the form of a sticker affixed to your passport. The definition of “short stay” is a stay of "90 days in any 180 days period". This means that the total duration of stay is of maximum 90 days in any period of 180 days. The precise length of validity of your Schengen Visa is indicated on the visa sticker under the heading “Duration of visit”. With a single-entry visa you can enter the Schengen area only once. This is indicated on the visa sticker under the heading "Number of entries" by "1". A two-entry or a multiple-entry visa allows for two or several entries during the validity of the Schengen Visa. This is indicated on the visa sticker by "02" or "MULT" under the heading "Number of entries".
No, not necessarily all Schengen Visas will be granted for 90 days. You may get the Schengen Visa only for the number of days that you present in your travel itinerary and your flight & hotel bookings
You may appeal against this decision. The decision to refuse a Schengen visa and the reasons for the refusal are notified using a standard form that is handed out by the Member State's consulate that refused the visa. The notification of the refusal must include the reasons, on which the refusal were based, and the procedures and deadlines for submitting an appeal. You are free to re-apply again if your application has been refused earlier. However, it is recommended that you take note of the reasons for the earlier refusal before submitting a new application and make amendments, where necessary. The visa fee is not refunded if the visa is refused. The visa fee covers the cost of the examination of the visa application.
The Schengen Visa cover letter is a letter which summarizes your intent to travel to a country that is part of the Schengen area. In your cover letter you should explain:
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the purpose of your trip
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when and where you intend to travel
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how your trip is going to be funded
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day-by-day itinerary for your trip
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duration of the trip
You cannot extend your short-stay visa while in Estonia except in special circumstances, and exceeding your permitted period of stay is considered an act of illegality or criminality. Instead, you must return to your home country within the permitted period of stay and apply for another Estonia Visa if necessary.
Schengen visas may allow for a single-entry or multiple entries. With a single-entry visa you can enter the Schengen area only once. This is indicated on the visa sticker by "01". With a visa allowing for two or multiple entries you may enter twice or several times during the validity of the visa.
A short-stay Schengen Visa allows you to enter and stay in an Estonia territory for a maximum period of 90 days within a period of six months.
You may only submit your Schengen visa application 90 days before your date of departure. We recommend that you apply at least 20 working days before the date you wish to depart as certain types of travel purpose may take longer than usual to process. For instance, the processing time of your Schengen Visa Application will take between 10-12 working days from your appointment date.
Typically, an Estonia Visa (Schengen Visa) takes anywhere from 5 to 15 days to process in the Estonian Embassy/Consulate. The processing time for a Estonia Visa is dependent on several factors and can change without notice at the consulate's discretion.
Applicants can check the status of Estonia visa application online using the Estonia VFS Reference number and Last Name. Kindly visit the Track Your Application section of the Estonian VFS website.
The issuance or refusal of an Estonia visa is the sole prerogative of The Embassy/Consulate. The Estonia Visa Application Centre cannot influence this decision in any way.
Yes, an appointment is mandatory for Estonia Visa in order to provide your biometrics and submit your visa documents.
No. A long stay visa or a residence permit issued by a Schengen State allows you to travel or stay in other Schengen States, while respecting the maximum duration of a “short stay” (a stay of "90 days in any 180 day period")
Every member of the family needs an individual appointment.
Schengen Visa must be applied from the Embassy / Consulate of the country where you will be staying for maximum number of days. If your stay has equal number of days in each country then you must apply to the Embassy / Consulate of the country which would serve as the first port of entry.
Schengen Visas may allow for a single-entry or multiple entries. With a single-entry visa you can enter the Schengen area only once. This is indicated on the visa sticker by "01". With a visa allowing for two or multiple entries you may enter twice or several times during the validity of the Schengen Visa.
According to the EU, a single-entry Schengen Visa allows entry to the Schengen area only once, meaning you are not permitted to re-enter the Schengen Area after leaving, while a multiple-entry Schengen Visa allows multiple entries into the Schengen Area within the visa’s validity period (90 days total within 180-day period).
The short-stay visa does not automatically entitle you to enter the Schengen area. At the border (or during other controls) you may have to show the visa but also provide additional documentation, for example; sufficient evidence that you have sufficient means to cover the stay and the return trip. It is therefore recommended that you carry with you copies of the documents which you presented when applying for the Schengen visa (e.g. letters of invitation, travel confirmations, other documents stating the purpose of your stay).
Yes, applications by mail will not be accepted. The Schengen visa application should be presented in person because biometrical data must be recorded.
As from 2nd November 2015 following the introduction of the Visa Information System (VIS), all Schengen visa applicants in India have to appear in person in order to provide biometric data (fingerprints and digital photography). The photograph can be digitally taken at the time of the application or scanned from an existing one. For subsequent applications within the 5 years the fingerprints can be copied from the previous application file in the VIS. In case of reasonable doubt regarding the identity of the applicant, the consulate will again collect fingerprints within the 5 year period specified above. Furthermore, the applicant may request that they be collected if, at the time when the application is lodged, it cannot be immediately confirmed that the fingerprints were collected within this 5 years period.
VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd (VFS) is the Service Delivery Provider for the Embassy of Estonia in New Delhi. The role of VFS is to accept visa applications and to dispatch passports and documents back to clients, on behalf of the Embassy of Estonia. VFS does not play any part in or influence the outcome of your visa application.
Yes. Applicants should prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel insurance to cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment or death, during their stay(s) on the territory of the Schengen Member States. The insurance should be valid throughout the territory of the Member States and cover the entire period of the person’s intended stay or transit. The minimum coverage must be EUR 30000.
Your travel Insurance plan for a Schengen Visa must meet the following requirements:
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Minimum coverage of 30,000 Euros (approx. USD $34,000)
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Coverage for repatriation for medical reasons
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Coverage for emergency medical treatment
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Coverage for expenses resulting from your death
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Coverage for the entire period of your intended stay
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Valid in all Schengen Area countries
Even though Travel Insurance is a mandatory requirement for processing Schengen Visa, you are strongly advised to purchase a health / travel insurance to secure yourself as medical treatment can be very expensive in the Schengen country. Your travel insurance offers protection against unexpected emergencies on international travel such as coverage of medical expenses, flight delay and cancellations, passport and baggage loss or personal accident. For financial safety and security on your international trip we highly recommend you to purchase travel insurance and avail our special offer.
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