Overview of Estonia
Estonia is a Baltic country in Northern Europe with a population of around 1.3 million. Bordered by the Gulf of Finland, Russia, and Latvia, Estonia is known for its innovative digital society, medieval charm, and pristine natural landscapes. Its capital, Tallinn, boasts a UNESCO-listed old town filled with cobblestone streets, historic architecture, and a vibrant cultural scene. Estonia joined the Schengen Area in 2007, enabling seamless travel for those holding a valid Schengen visa.
Estonia Schengen Visa Eligibility
Schengen visa eligibility for Estonia includes third country nationals from the following states, who are excluded from visa-free to Estonia/the Schengen area, and are therefore eligible to apply for a Schengen visa to Estonia:
| 1. AFGHANISTAN | 53. LAOS |
| 2. ALGERIA | 54. LEBANON |
| 3. ANGOLA | 55. LESOTHO |
| 4. ARMENIA | 56. LIBERIA |
| 5. AZERBAIJAN | 57. LIBYA |
| 6. BAHRAIN | 58. MADAGASCAR |
| 7. BANGLADESH | 59. MALAWI |
| 8. BELARUS | 60. MALDIVES |
| 9. BELIZE | 61. MALI |
| 10. BENIN | 62. MAURITANIA |
| 11. BHUTAN | 63. MONGOLIA |
| 12. BOLIVIA | 64. MOROCCO |
| 13. BOTSWANA | 65. MOZAMBIQUE |
| 14. BURKINA FASO | 66. NAMIBIA |
| 15. BURMA/MYANMAR | 67. NAURU |
| 16. BURUNDI | 68. NEPAL |
| 17. CAMBODIA | 69. NIGER |
| 18. CAMEROON | 70. NIGERIA |
| 19. CAPE VERDE | 71. NORTH KOREA |
| 20. CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC | 72. OMAN |
| 21. CHAD | 73. PAKISTAN |
| 22. CHINA | 74. PAPUA NEW GUINEA |
| 23. COMOROS | 75. PHILIPPINES |
| 24. CONGO | 76. QATAR |
| 25. COTE D’IVOIRE | 77. RUSSIA |
| 26. CUBA | 78. RWANDA |
| 27. DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO | 79. SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE |
| 28. DJIBOUTI | 80. SAUDI ARABIA |
| 29. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | 81. SENEGAL |
| 30. ECUADOR | 82. SIERRA LEONE |
| 31. EGYPT | 83. SOMALIA |
| 32. EQUATORIAL GUINEA | 84. SOUTH AFRICA |
| 33. ERITREA | 85. SOUTH SUDAN |
| 34. ETHIOPIA | 86. SRI LANKA |
| 35. FIJI | 87. SUDAN |
| 36. GABON | 88. SURINAME |
| 37. GAMBIA | 89. SWAZILAND |
| 38. GHANA | 90. SYRIA |
| 39. GUINEA | 91. TAJIKISTAN |
| 40. GUINEA-BISSAU | 92. TANZANIA |
| 41. GUYANA | 93. THAILAND |
| 42. HAITI | 94. TOGO |
| 43. INDIA | 95. TUNISIA |
| 44. INDONESIA | 96. TURKEY |
| 45. IRAN | 97. TURKMENISTAN |
| 46. IRAQ | 98. UGANDA |
| 47. JAMAICA | 99. UZBEKISTAN |
| 48. JORDAN | 100.VIETNAM |
| 49. KAZAKHSTAN | 101.YEMEN |
| 50. KENYA | 102.ZAMBIA |
| 51. KUWAIT | 103.ZIMBABWE |
| 52. KYRGYZSTAN |
Third party nationals from the following entities/territories are also required to apply for a Schengen visa: KOSOVO and the PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY.
Estonia Schengen Visa Fee
The standard Estonian Schengen visa fee for an adult is 80 Euros. Certain applicants—such as most students and children under 6—are exempt from visa fees. Additionally, a separate service payment may be required with your visa application. Please note that all fees are non-refundable.
When to Apply for an Estonian Schengen Visa
Submit your application at least 15 days prior to your intended travel date, and no earlier than 6 months before departure.
Processing Time for Estonian Schengen Visa
The processing time for an Estonian Schengen visa is generally 15 days, though it can extend to 30–85 days depending on the visa type, application volume, and season.
Important Entry Notes
- Your visa may be revoked if you do not notify the Estonian Consulate or visa application center of any changes to your trip itinerary after submitting your application.
- Being approved for a Schengen visa does not guarantee entry to Estonia or the Schengen area—entry may be refused upon arrival.
- You may be required to present additional documents regarding your finances or accommodation in order to enter Estonia/the Schengen area.
