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Estonia visa for Indian citizens

Applies via: VFS Global + embassySchengen short-stay visaSources checked on

Indian citizens apply for a Estonia visa through VFS Global and the embassy. The published fee for Short-term visa (C) – adults is 90 € / INR 9795. Processing time (Schengen visa (C)): Minimum processing time 15 calendar days; may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases. Application locations listed include Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh and Chennai (8 more listed below). Sources checked on October 10, 2026.

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Estonia visa for Indians — key facts

Visa fee
90 € / INR 9795Short-term visa (C) – adults
Processing time
Minimum processing time 15 calendar daysSchengen visa (C)
Where to apply
13 locations listedAhmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar…
Insurance required
Yes

Overview

How do Indian citizens apply for a Estonia visa?

Applies via: VFS Global + embassy

Who handles applications in India

VFS Global is the official partner of the Embassy of Estonia in New Delhi; Schengen (type C) applications are lodged at an Estonia Visa Application Centre and forwarded to the Embassy on the next working day. Only Indian passport holders, and non-Indian passport holders permanently living and working in India, whose main Schengen destination is Estonia can apply. Fill the online application at eelviisataotlus.vm.ee, print and sign it, then attend VFS with documents for biometrics (10 fingerprints). Applications can be lodged up to six months (nine for seafarers) and no later than 15 days before the trip.

How to apply from India — step by step

  1. 1

    Complete the application form

    Fill in the Estonia visa application form linked from the official pages below.

  2. 2

    Prepare your documents

    Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.

  3. 3

    Book an appointment

    Book an appointment as described on the VFS Global / embassy pages linked below.

  4. 4

    Submit your application

    Submit at a VFS Global centre or other listed location: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Goa and others listed below.

  5. 5

    Give biometrics

    Attend in person for biometrics where the official pages require it.

  6. 6

    Pay the fees

    Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.

Steps follow the official pages in the Sources section; always follow the latest instructions there.

Before you apply

Visa fees

How much is the Estonia visa fee for Indian citizens?

  • Short-term visa (C) – adults

    90 € / INR 9795

    INR per current exchange rate; payable in cash at VFS (online payment at booking also possible per embassy). Subject to change without notice.

  • Short-term visa (C) – children 6-12 years (embassy: 6-11 years)

    45 € / INR 4900

  • Children under 6 years

    No fee

    Visa fee and service fee exempted

  • Fee-exempt categories

    No visa fee

    Diplomatic/service passports; family members of Estonian or EU/EEA/Swiss citizens; students/pupils/teachers on study trips; non-profit representatives aged 25 or less; researchers; others per Visa Facilitation Agreements

Service fee: VFS service charge INR 2394/- (inclusive of SGST 9% and CGST 9%); embassy states the service fee is 22 euros collected in Indian rupees; children under 6 exempt

Checklist

What documents are required for a Estonia visa from India?

All applicants

16 items
  • Valid passport issued within the last 10 years, valid at least 3 months after scheduled return / visa expiry, at least two empty pages
  • Old passports – mandatory for Indian citizens (if not, FIR or proof of cancellation)
  • Application form completed online (eelviisataotlus.vm.ee), printed and signed twice by the applicant (minors: signed by legal guardian with proof of custody)
  • One passport photograph not older than 6 months, colour, white background, no software corrections
  • Travel health insurance valid in Schengen countries, coverage at least 30,000 EUR for the entire stay
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel/holiday home/campus residence, or host's sponsorship/private accommodation; in each Member State if several)
  • Proof of means of transport – flight return tickets and itinerary (do not buy tickets before obtaining the visa)
  • Proof of financial means (originals, A4): last 3 months personal bank statements stamped and signed by bank; personal ITR acknowledgement for last 2 assessment years
  • Employed: last 3 months salary slips and salary bank account statements
  • Self-employed/company owner: business registration certificate/partnership deed/proof of proprietorship; last 3 months personal and business bank statements
  • Retired: pension bank statement for last 3 months; proof of regular income from property or business
  • Sponsored: sponsor's last 3 months bank statements, proof of work/business ownership and ITR acknowledgement for last 2 years
  • Proof of at least 70 EUR per day of stay in Estonia
  • Children under 18 not travelling with both parents: notarised consent of non-travelling parent; travelling alone: notarised consent of both parents; copies of both parents' passports
  • Students: copy of student college ID card and introduction letter from school/college/university
  • Passport copy of 1st (bio data) and last page

Tourism

1 item
  • Certificate of the travel agency confirming the booking of an organised trip or any other document indicating travel plans

Business

2 items
  • Cover letter from employer on business letterhead, signed and stamped by HR/directorate (identity, position, duration of service, no-objection statement, dates and purpose)
  • Invitation letter from the business partner in Estonia with full inviter details and day-to-day schedule of meetings/trainings

Family and Friend visit

2 items
  • Invitation from the family member/friend with address, contact details and intended period of stay
  • Evidence of legal residence of family/friends in Estonia (passport/national ID or residence permit copy)

Special Event, Conference, Culture, Sport, Science, Education

2 items
  • Entry tickets, enrolments or programs depending on the event
  • Film crews: invitation from Estonian agency confirming film permits; letter from film company (title, synopsis, locations); crew list with roles; registration with Indian Motion Pictures Producers Association or Film Chamber of Commerce; Certificate of Incorporation and Form AOC4; crew qualification proof

Airport Transit

1 item
  • Visa or other entry permit for the third country of destination and documents for the onward journey

Medical Treatment

3 items
  • Certificate from a doctor/medical institution confirming need for treatment in Estonia
  • Official document from Estonian medical institution confirming treatment and acceptance
  • Proof of pre-payment of the treatment

Study

1 item
  • Certificate of admission or registration at an educational establishment, or cover letter from the inviting company

Seafarers

3 items
  • Employment contract/appointment letter showing duration of employment
  • Seaman's book
  • Signed and stamped invitation from the shipping company/maritime agency of Estonia with seafarer, vessel, port, itinerary and Indian agency details, plus flight reservation and responsibility undertaking

Photo

What are the Estonia visa photo specifications?

Size
35mm x 40mm (VFS and embassy pages); checklists PDFs state 35mm x 45mm
Background
White (embassy: should preferably have a white background; VFS photo spec: light background, white or off-white)
  • Taken within last 6 months, not previously used in the passport
  • No software corrections
  • Face 70-80% of the height of the photo
  • Full face, non-smiling, no sunglasses/hat unless for religious belief or ethnic background
  • Printed on normal photographic paper; stick on the application form
  • Photo booth available at the centre

Insurance

Is travel medical insurance required for a Estonia visa?

Required

Travel health insurance valid in Schengen countries with coverage of at least 30,000 EUR for the entire stay in the Schengen area (embassy: must cover at least the first planned trip). VFS links an approved insurance companies list (Mar 2026).

Processing

How long does Estonia visa processing take?

Schengen visa (C)
Minimum processing time 15 calendar days; may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases
VFS forwarding
Submitted to the Embassy on the next working day; satellite centres may take up to 48-72 hours in transit to New Delhi

Visa types

Which Estonia visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Short term

  • Schengen Visa (type C)

Supporting-document checklists by purpose

  • Tourism
  • Business
  • Family and Friend visit
  • Special Event, Conference, Culture, Sport, Science, Education (incl. film crews)
  • Airport Transit
  • Medical Treatment
  • Official Delegation
  • Study
  • Seafarers
  • Family Member of EU Citizen

Long-stay (Embassy)

  • D-visa
  • Digital Nomad Visa

Where to apply

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Estonia visa?

  • Ahmedabad
  • Bengaluru
  • Bhubaneswar
  • Chandigarh
  • Chennai
  • Goa
  • Hyderabad
  • Jaipur
  • Kolkata
  • Lucknow
  • Mumbai
  • New Delhi
  • Pune

FAQ

Estonia visa for Indians — frequently asked questions

Answers built only from the VFS Global and embassy pages listed in the Sources section.

How much is the Estonia visa fee for Indian citizens?

Short-term visa (C) – adults: 90 € / INR 9795; Short-term visa (C) – children 6-12 years (embassy: 6-11 years): 45 € / INR 4900; Children under 6 years: No fee. 1 more fee rows are listed on this page. Service fee: VFS service charge INR 2394/- (inclusive of SGST 9% and CGST 9%); embassy states the service fee is 22 euros collected in Indian rupees; children under 6 exempt.

What documents are required for a Estonia visa from India?

Valid passport issued within the last 10 years, valid at least 3 months after scheduled return / visa expiry, at least two empty pages; Old passports – mandatory for Indian citizens (if not, FIR or proof of cancellation); Application form completed online (eelviisataotlus.vm.ee), printed and signed twice by the applicant (minors: signed by legal guardian with proof of custody); One passport photograph not older than 6 months, colour, white background, no software corrections; Travel health insurance valid in Schengen countries, coverage at least 30,000 EUR for the entire stay; Proof of accommodation (hotel/holiday home/campus residence, or host's sponsorship/private accommodation; in each Member State if several). Plus 10 more items listed on this page. Category-specific checklists are listed for 8 visa categories.

How long does Estonia visa processing take for Indians?

Schengen visa (C): Minimum processing time 15 calendar days; may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases; VFS forwarding: Submitted to the Embassy on the next working day; satellite centres may take up to 48-72 hours in transit to New Delhi.

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Estonia visa?

Applications go via VFS Global + embassy. Locations listed: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Goa, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune.

What photo size is required for a Estonia visa?

Size: 35mm x 40mm (VFS and embassy pages); checklists PDFs state 35mm x 45mm. Background: White (embassy: should preferably have a white background; VFS photo spec: light background, white or off-white).

Is travel medical insurance required for a Estonia visa?

Yes. Travel health insurance valid in Schengen countries with coverage of at least 30,000 EUR for the entire stay in the Schengen area (embassy: must cover at least the first planned trip). VFS links an approved insurance companies list (Mar 2026).

Which Estonia visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Short term, Supporting-document checklists by purpose and Long-stay (Embassy). 13 visa types are listed on this page.

Sources

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