How Much Does an Estonia Visa Cost for Indians in 2026?

The fees below are as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. VFS says the rupee figures follow the current exchange rate and are subject to change without notice. For documents, centres and timelines, see our Estonia visa guide for Indians.

What does each Estonia visa cost in rupees?

For a short visit, then, an adult pays two separate amounts at VFS: the visa fee of INR 9795 and the service charge of INR 2394. A child aged 6–12 pays INR 4900 plus the same service charge.

Why is there a separate VFS charge?

VFS Global is the official partner of the Embassy of Estonia in New Delhi. It accepts Schengen applications at 13 centres (Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Goa, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, New Delhi and Pune), takes your fingerprints and forwards the file to the Embassy the next working day. The INR 2394 charge pays for that service. The Embassy's own page describes the same charge as 22 euros collected in Indian rupees.

Only Indian passport holders, and non-Indians who live and work permanently in India, whose main Schengen destination is Estonia can apply through these centres. If Estonia is not your main Schengen destination, these centres cannot take your application.

Who pays no Estonia visa fee?

The visa fee is waived for several groups, according to VFS:

• Children under 6 (they also skip the VFS service charge).
• Holders of diplomatic or service passports.
• Family members of Estonian or EU, EEA or Swiss citizens.
• Students, pupils and accompanying teachers on study trips.
• Representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 or less.
• Researchers, and others covered by visa facilitation agreements.

A fee exemption does not lower the document requirements. You still need, for example, travel health insurance with at least 30,000 EUR of cover.

How much do long-stay and work routes cost?

Work in Estonia involves fees for both you and your employer. The Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) publishes them in euros, and no official INR amount exists.

• Short-term employment (up to 365 days within 455 days): the employer registers your employment with the PPA, paying EUR 130 through the self-service portal or EUR 140 at a service office. You then apply for a D visa at the Embassy in New Delhi for EUR 120. The D-visa checklist also asks for proof of funds of EUR 1,320 one-time (the Embassy page lists EUR 1,200).
• Temporary residence permit for employment: the state fee is EUR 280 when you apply at an Estonian foreign representation (EUR 250 in Estonia). The Embassy's own permit page, last updated in May 2023, still shows EUR 145, so expect the newer PPA figure.
• Digital nomad visa: applied for as a D visa (EUR 120) or a C visa, depending on the length of stay. You need gross income of at least EUR 4,500 a month over the previous six months.

The Embassy does not accept cash for the D-visa fee. It charges the euro amount to your card in INR or takes a bank transfer.

Which costs are not on the fee table?

The official fees are only part of your budget. These items appear in the checklists but have no fixed price:

• Travel health insurance valid in all Schengen countries, with cover of at least 30,000 EUR for the whole stay. VFS links an approved insurers list.
• Funds for the trip: you must show at least 70 EUR per day of stay in Estonia, through 3 months of stamped bank statements and ITR acknowledgements for the last 2 assessment years.
• Photos: one recent colour photo on a white background. VFS and Embassy pages say 35mm x 40mm, while the checklist PDFs say 35mm x 45mm; a photo booth is available at the centre.
• Old passports: mandatory for Indian citizens; if you cannot produce one, you need an FIR or proof of cancellation.
• Appeal fee: since 18 July 2025, appeals against a refusal go to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tallinn within 10 days, and a fee is charged for reviewing them. The amount is not stated in our sources.

Flights should be booked as reservations: the Embassy asks for return tickets and an itinerary but says not to buy tickets before you get the visa. A verifiable flight reservation covers that.

How should you budget against the refusal risk?

European Commission data shows that 29.7% of Schengen applications lodged at Estonian consulates in India were not issued in 2025 (513 of 1,706), up from 28.2% in 2024. This is a past outcome across all applicants, not a forecast for yours. It is a reason to complete the file carefully before you pay, rather than paying first and fixing gaps later.

Processing takes a minimum of 15 calendar days and can be extended to 45 in individual cases, and centres outside Delhi may add up to 72 hours in transit. Apply up to six months, and no later than 15 days, before your trip.

Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, travel itineraries and cover letters for visa files. Packages run from INR 1,000 (flight reservation) to INR 3,000 (reservation, hotel, itinerary and cover letter); WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or contact us.

Frequently asked questions

Can I pay the Estonia visa fee online?

VFS lists the Schengen fee as payable in cash at the centre, and the Embassy says online payment at the time of booking is also possible. The D-visa fee is paid at the Embassy in New Delhi by card or bank transfer only.

Can my parents sponsor my Estonia trip?

Yes. A sponsored applicant submits the sponsor's last 3 months of bank statements, proof of the sponsor's work or business and the sponsor's ITR acknowledgements for the last 2 years, alongside the usual documents.

Can the honorary consuls in Mumbai, Bengaluru or Chennai take my application?

No. Estonia's honorary consuls in India give general visa information only and cannot collect or examine applications. Schengen visas go through VFS centres and are decided at the Embassy in New Delhi.

How long after paying will I get a decision?

The minimum processing time is 15 calendar days, extendable to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases. A long-stay D visa is decided within 30 days of lodging at the Embassy.