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 15, 2026.
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.
Not available: India is not on Estonia's list of countries whose citizens may enter visa-free, so Indian ordinary passport holders must obtain a visa before travel - a Schengen (C) visa lodged at a VFS Global centre in India or a long-stay (D) visa at the Embassy in New Delhi.
eVisa / online visa
Not available: there is no Estonia eVisa. You fill in the application online at eelviisataotlus.vm.ee, then lodge the signed application in person at a VFS Global centre (Schengen C visa) or at the Embassy in New Delhi by appointment (long-stay D visa), where fingerprints are taken.
Visa-free entry
Not available for ordinary passports: only Indian diplomatic passport holders may visit Estonia visa-free (up to 90 days in any 180-day period). Indians holding a residence permit of a Schengen state do not need a visa to enter Estonia.
How to apply from India — step by step
1
Complete the application form
Fill in the Estonia visa application form linked from the official pages below.
2
Prepare your documents
Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.
3
Book an appointment
Book an appointment as described on the VFS Global / embassy pages linked below.
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
Give biometrics
Attend in person for biometrics where the official pages require it.
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.
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
Long-stay D-visa (incl. for short-term employment) – adults
EUR 120
Children 6-11: EUR 60. Paid at the Embassy in New Delhi by card (euro amount charged in INR equivalent) or by bank transfer; no cash. Embassy page and Estonian MFA (vm.ee), October 2026.
Registration of short-term employment (paid by the employer in Estonia)
EUR 130 via PPA self-service portal / EUR 140 at a PPA service office
Police and Border Guard Board state fees from 1 January 2025
Temporary residence permit for employment
EUR 280 at an Estonian foreign representation (EUR 250 in Estonia)
Police and Border Guard Board state fees from 1 January 2025. The Embassy's TRP page (last updated May 2023) still shows EUR 145.
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
Long-stay D-visa for work (short-term employment)
9 items
Passport issued within the previous 10 years, at least two blank pages, valid 3 months after the visa expires
Application form filled in at eelviisataotlus.vm.ee, printed and signed; one 35x45 mm photo (ICAO, not older than 6 months) glued to the form
Printout of the confirmation of registration of short-term employment (registered by the employer with the Police and Border Guard Board)
Travel medical insurance covering the travel period and the first 14 days of work (until Estonian health insurance starts)
Data on close relatives and family members form; biographical data form; additional application form 1
Proof of financial means incl. income evidence for the three months before applying: short-term employment EUR 1,320 one-time per vm.ee (the New Delhi embassy page lists EUR 1,200)
Travel ticket booking to Estonia
10 fingerprints taken at the Embassy; visa fee EUR 120
All foreign public documents legalised or apostilled and translated into Estonian or English
Application status and collection
2 items
Schengen applicants are generally given an indicative date to pick up their application; for status queries the Embassy asks applicants to contact the VFS Global visa centre, not to email the Embassy
VFS forwards applications to the Embassy the next working day; satellite (non-Delhi) centres may take up to 72 hours in transit
Refusal: appeal process
3 items
Since 18 July 2025 an appeal against a visa refusal, annulment or revocation is submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Islandi valjak 1, Tallinn) within 10 days of receiving the decision, on the Ministry's form; a fee is charged for reviewing the appeal
The Ministry reviews the appeal within 30 days of registration; if the decision is not changed, a complaint can be filed with the administrative court within 10 days of notification of the appeal decision
Residence permit decisions can be challenged with the PPA within 10 days
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
Registration of short-term employment (employer applies to PPA)
As a rule within 15 working days from the day after the application is accepted for processing
Long-stay D-visa (Embassy, New Delhi)
Examined and decided within 30 days from the date of lodging
Temporary residence permit for employment
Up to 90 days from acceptance of the application (or from when deficiencies are remedied); residence permit card within 30 days of a positive decision; document delivery time is added when applying via the Embassy
Student visa (long-stay D visa for studies, Embassy in New Delhi)
Examined and decided within 30 days from the date of lodging (all D-visa applications are lodged in person at the Embassy; VFS cannot accept them).
Student residence permit (residence permit for study, studies longer than 1 year)
Response within 90 days; the residence permit card is issued within 30 days after a positive decision; when applying through an Estonian mission abroad the document delivery time is added.
Residence permit for a family member (spouse, children, parents)
Up to 90 days from acceptance of the application (or from when deficiencies are remedied); card within 30 days of a positive decision; delivery time added when applying via the Embassy.
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
Work routes (long stay)
Short-term employment registration + long-stay D-visa (up to 365 days)
Temporary residence permit for employment
Long stay
Estonia study and work visas for Indians
Short-term employment + long-stay D-visa
Work
For work in Estonia of up to 365 days within 455 days. The Estonian employer registers the short-term employment with the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA); the Indian worker then applies for a D-visa in person at the Embassy in New Delhi (VFS cannot accept D-visa applications).
Employer registers the short-term employment with the PPA via its self-service portal (copy of passport, photo, employment contract or binding job offer, state fee EUR 130)
Employer must be registered in the Estonian Business Register
Salary at least the Estonian average gross salary – EUR 2,092 per month for applications accepted 5 March 2026 to March 2027 (coefficient 1.0; exceptions apply depending on the role)
Worker has the education, work experience and professional skills needed for the job
D-visa: book an Embassy appointment in the booking calendar, giving the short-term employment registration number and employer name
Proof of funds for short-term employment: EUR 1,320 one-time (vm.ee; New Delhi embassy page lists EUR 1,200)
Registration of short-term employment does not itself give a right to stay – a visa is required
For longer-term work in Estonia (stays over one year). Indians apply for the temporary residence permit (TRP) at the Embassy in New Delhi by appointment and travel after receiving the TRP card; the permit is issued by the PPA for up to 5 years.
Appropriate education, work experience, health and professional skills for the job
Employer registered in Estonia
Salary at least the Estonian average gross salary – EUR 2,092 per month for applications accepted 5 March 2026 to March 2027 (general rule, subject to exceptions)
Employer has obtained permission from the Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund (Töötukassa) to recruit a foreign national for the position
After the permit is granted you settle in Estonia and register your residence in the Population Register
State fee EUR 280 at an Estonian foreign representation
Student (long-stay D visa or residence permit for study)
Study
Studies of up to a year can be done on a long-stay D visa applied for in person at the Embassy in New Delhi; studies lasting more than one year need a residence permit for study issued by the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) for the whole programme (up to 5 years).
Admission confirmed by a recognised Estonian educational institution (full-time study)
Residence permit for study: sufficient income of four times the subsistence level (confirmed by signing the application) and a health insurance contract
D visa for studies: proof of funds of 880 euros per month per the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (the New Delhi Embassy page lists 800 euros per month); when booking the Embassy appointment, give the institution name, field and level of study
Students on a residence permit for study may work alongside studies if it does not interfere with full-time study
After the permit is granted, register your place of residence in the Estonian Population Register
For a foreign national joining a close family member (spouse, child, parent or grandparent) who is an Estonian citizen or lives in Estonia on a residence permit; issued by the PPA for up to 5 years, but not longer than the inviting person's own permit.
Inviting person is an Estonian citizen or a foreign national residing in Estonia on a residence permit
Inviting person's residence registered in the Estonian Population Register with actual accommodation (not required if arriving together)
Minor child: under 18, unmarried and not living independently
Short visits by family members need their own visa (Indians are not visa-exempt)
For location-independent workers employed by, or running, a company registered outside Estonia, or freelancing mainly for foreign clients; applied for as a D visa (at the Embassy in New Delhi) or a C visa depending on the length of stay.
Gross income of at least EUR 4,500 a month during the six months before the application
Written explanation of the intention to telework, and employer confirmation/contract (or company or freelance documents) showing the work can be done remotely
Last 6 months' personal bank statements; for Indian citizens only the personal ITR-V (Income Tax Return Verification Form or acknowledgement) for the last 2 assessment years is accepted as proof of taxes
Employed: last 6 months' salary slips and salary account statements; self-employed/company owner: business registration and 6 months' personal and business statements; no tax debt
D visa proof of funds for teleworking: 132 euros per day (3,960 euros per month) per the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Fees and processing times for these routes are listed in the Visa fees and Processing sections above.
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
Which office covers your state
Embassy of Estonia, C15 Malcha Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021 (tel +91 11 4948 8650; visa info line +91 11 4948 8659, Tue/Fri 14:30-16:30; embassy.delhi@mfa.ee)
All of India: Schengen visas lodged at VFS Global centres are decided here; all long-stay D-visa and residence-permit applications in India are submitted at the Embassy in person
Honorary Consul of Estonia, Mumbai (36 Turner Road, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050)
Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa – general visa information only; cannot collect or examine visa applications
Honorary Consul of Estonia, Bengaluru (Mittal Towers, M.G. Road, Bengaluru 560001)
Karnataka – general visa information only; cannot collect or examine visa applications
Honorary Consul of Estonia, Chennai (Abiramapuram, Chennai 600018)
Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh – general visa information only; cannot collect or examine visa applications
Visa refusal appeals now go to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tallinn within 10 days of receiving the decision (reviewed within 30 days, then administrative court within 10 days).
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. 4 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 11 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; Registration of short-term employment (employer applies to PPA): As a rule within 15 working days from the day after the application is accepted for processing.
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. Jurisdiction by state: Embassy of Estonia, C15 Malcha Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021 (tel +91 11 4948 8650; visa info line +91 11 4948 8659, Tue/Fri 14:30-16:30; embassy.delhi@mfa.ee) — All of India: Schengen visas lodged at VFS Global centres are decided here; all long-stay D-visa and residence-permit applications in India are submitted at the Embassy in person; Honorary Consul of Estonia, Mumbai (36 Turner Road, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050) — Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa – general visa information only; cannot collect or examine visa applications; Honorary Consul of Estonia, Bengaluru (Mittal Towers, M.G. Road, Bengaluru 560001) — Karnataka – general visa information only; cannot collect or examine visa applications; Honorary Consul of Estonia, Chennai (Abiramapuram, Chennai 600018) — Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh – general visa information only; cannot collect or examine visa applications.
Can Indians get a Estonia visa on arrival or an eVisa?
Visa on arrival — Not available: India is not on Estonia's list of countries whose citizens may enter visa-free, so Indian ordinary passport holders must obtain a visa before travel - a Schengen (C) visa lodged at a VFS Global centre in India or a long-stay (D) visa at the Embassy in New Delhi. eVisa — Not available: there is no Estonia eVisa. You fill in the application online at eelviisataotlus.vm.ee, then lodge the signed application in person at a VFS Global centre (Schengen C visa) or at the Embassy in New Delhi by appointment (long-stay D visa), where fingerprints are taken. Visa-free entry — Not available for ordinary passports: only Indian diplomatic passport holders may visit Estonia visa-free (up to 90 days in any 180-day period). Indians holding a residence permit of a Schengen state do not need a visa to enter Estonia.
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, Long-stay (Embassy) and Work routes (long stay). 15 visa types are listed on this page.
