# Estonia visa for Indian citizens

> 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.

Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/india/estonia
Sources checked on: 2026-10-10
Applies via: VFS Global + embassy
VFS Global: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/est/
Embassy / official site: https://newdelhi.mfa.ee/documents-required-for-schengenvisa/

## Overview

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.

## Visa fees

- **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

## Documents required

### All applicants

- 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

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

### Business

- 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

- 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

- 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

- Visa or other entry permit for the third country of destination and documents for the onward journey

### Medical Treatment

- 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

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

### Seafarers

- 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 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

## Travel medical insurance

**Required:** 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).

## 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
- **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 categories

### 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 in India

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

## How to apply from India

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.

## Frequently asked questions

### 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

- [VFS Global – Estonia visa in India (home)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/est/) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-10
- [VFS Global – Estonia Schengen Visa: overview, fees, documents, photo, processing time, form](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/est/visa-type#schengenvisa) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-10
- [VFS Global – Estonia visa application centres](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/est/attend-centre) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-10
- [Embassy of Estonia New Delhi – Tourism checklist (linked from VFS; Business, Family/Friend, Events, Transit, Medical, Study, Seafarers checklists likewise)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/6p9IPPNBFzp8MUNSYL8zwV/afcb26851855b9f0fe7ce78b35989f59/to-applicants-checklist-tourism.pdf) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-10
- [Embassy of Estonia in New Delhi – Documents required for Schengen visa](https://newdelhi.mfa.ee/documents-required-for-schengenvisa/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-10
- [Embassy of Estonia in New Delhi – Visa Fee (Schengen visa)](https://newdelhi.mfa.ee/visa-fee/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-10

### Notes on sources

- Photo size inconsistent between sources (35x40mm on VFS/embassy pages vs 35x45mm in checklist PDFs)
- VFS attend-centre page also lists many cities marked 'Please contact our helpline' (likely satellite/doorstep points) – only centres with published hours listed
- Long-stay D-visa fees/documents not collected
- Official Delegation and Family Member of EU Citizen checklists not parsed

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