Visa Information

Overview

Every applicant, except children/infants (below age 12), has to submit his/her Schengen visa application in person and by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online (see Schedule an Appointment) by the applicant.

For Non EU citizens who are not sure whether a Schengen visa is required to travel to the Schengen Area, please click Do I need a visa? to find out.

Applicants, who intend to travel purely for tourist purposes, i.e. visiting for leisure, recreation or sightseeing, and provide for their own accommodation (hotel, hostel, B&B, camping, …) need to apply as Tourist.

Eligibility

Applicant must at least meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to submit a Schengen visa application:

1. holding a valid passport/travel document and a valid Ireland residence permit. In case applicant holds a short stay visa for the Ireland, a C type visa (see example here), then applicant needs to apply for a Schengen visa from his/her residence country
2. applying for a short stay visa to Estonia: Tourist (including Minors), Private visit, Business, Study/ conference/ Seminar, EEA/EU and Swiss national family member, Medical Visa, Study, or other short stay purposes)

Visa Fees

The following are exempted from paying the visa fee:

• School children, students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose only of study or educational training.
• Researchers coming from third countries travelling in the Community for conducting scientific research with a view to facilitating proceedings carried out by Member States for issuing uniform short -stay visas.
• Persons invited by Parliament or the Estonian Government.
• Anyone who, by virtue of an international convention, is entitled to a visa free of charge.
• Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.
• Holders of diplomatic and service passports.
• Persons who intend to attend meetings of the United Nations or its organizations, the Council of Europe, the European Union or the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to be held in Estonia.

VFS service fee (inclusive of VAT) is charged per visa application, in addition to the applicable visa fee.

All fees can be paid by Credit/Debit card

Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted.

All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission.

Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application.

Applicants are required to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted.

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under Overview, in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

Please include the CHECKLIST for Tourism with your application. Incomplete applications may not be accepted.

1. Valid travel document (Passport) - which is issued within previous 10 years, contains at least two blank pages for visas and is valid at least 3 months after the expiration date of the visa (original plus copy);
2. Application form - Please note that the Embassy accepts only prefilled online application forms for applying for a Schengen visa. Please use the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM - C visa. The completed application form has to be printed out, signed and submitted along with one passport size colour photo.
3. Ireland Residence Permit - Valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended departure from the Schengen area (original plus copy);
4. Travel Arrangements - Proof of confirmed travel ticket to Schengen and departure from Schengen area.
5. Travel Insurance policy - Valid in Schengen countries with a coverage of at least 30.000 EUR for the entire duration of stay in Schengen area (original plus copy);
6. Bank Statement - Ireland bank statement (i.e. last 3 months) in the applicant’s name and address showing details and a balance showing that he has sufficient means of subsistence both for the duration of the intended stay and for the return to the Ireland or his country of origin, or for the transit to a third country into which he is certain to be admitted, or that he is in a position to acquire such means lawfully, in accordance with Article 5(1)(c) and (3) of the Schengen Borders Code;

   OR If the applicant is financially supported by her/his spouse (for example if the applicant does not work herself/himself), please also provide a marriage certificate and the spouse’s bank statements along with the his/ her passport copy

7. Proof of employment / Proof of student status:

   Recent, official and signed letter from employer (headed letter with name, position of signatory and date of issue, address, recent telephone number and registration number in the Ireland) OR pay slips for the last 3 months.

   If Self-employed:

   • Recent letter from accountant, banker or solicitor (official headed letter with name, date of issue, address, recent telephone number and position of signatory and registration number in the Ireland) stating self-employment or business ownership in the Ireland.
   • letter from the tax authorities.

   If Student:

   Recent, official and signed letter from Ireland school, college or university stating date of issue, name of the applicant and type of studies and number of lessons (hours) per week and attendance record

8. Proof of Purpose of Travel – Tourism

   • Confirmed hotel booking for the full stay in the Schengen area or any other appropriate document stating the planned accommodation; or
   • Booking confirmation of a European tour or any other appropriate document.

For Minors (children below 18 years), the following are required in addition to the above

• birth certificate (original plus copy)
• original passports of both parents and signature of both parents on the application form (unless one parent has the sole custody or residence order for the child)
• proof of consent of parental authority or legal guardian.

Photo Specifications

Please provide one recent (not older than 6 months) colour photograph of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a plain light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background
• Clear quality and with the face in focus
• Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)

If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), the applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

Processing Times

Every applicant can submit his/her Schengen visa application up to 6 months before the intended travel date to the Schengen Area.

The minimum processing time for a visa application is 2 weeks, so applicants are advised to leave enough time - between the appointment date and travel date - for the Mission to process their visa application; no guarantees can be given on the visa application’s return date as delays may occur.

The Mission may always request for additional information/documents or invite applicants for an interview during the visa application process and this may cause delays in the visa process, which applicants accept responsibility for.

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete and its documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements (see Documents Required for the different visa categories).

Please check VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays (see Public Holidays/Closures) which may extend the visa application processing time.

VFS recommends all applicants:

1. to book their appointment as soon as they know they’ll be travelling
2. to ensure that their visa application’s documentation meets the Mission’s requirements
3. to leave enough processing time for the Mission

Application Form

Please note that Embassy accepts only prefilled online application forms for applying for a Schengen visa. Please use the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM-C visa. The completed application form has to be printed out, signed and submitted.

Overview

Every applicant, except children/infants (below age 12), has to submit his/her Schengen visa application in person and by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online (see Schedule an Appointment) by the applicant.

For Non EU citizens who are not sure whether a Schengen visa is required to travel to the Schengen Area, please click Do I need a visa? to find out.

Applicants, who intend to travel to for business purposes, i.e. visiting a business/company to have meetings, to make business deals, to recruit, to train or other work related activities can apply for a Business visa.

Every Business visa application has to be confirmed by an invitation letter from a business/company based in Estonia, if not, applicant will need to apply for a Tourist visa.

In regards to conference/congress/fair/seminar/workshop the following applicants can also apply for a Business visa:

1. Applicants-employees going to attend a conference/congress/fair/seminar/workshop organised by their company or another company directly related to their company

2. Applicants-employees going to be actively involved in a conference/congress/fair/seminar/workshop  

   Employer letter needs to confirm clearly the purpose of attending the conference/congress/fair/seminar/workshop, if not, applicant will need to apply as Tourist.

Eligibility

Applicant must at least meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to submit a Schengen visa application:

1. holding a valid passport/travel document and a valid Ireland residence permit. In case applicant holds a short stay visa for the Ireland, a C type visa (see example here), then applicant needs to apply for a Schengen visa from his/her residence country
2. applying for a short stay visa: Tourist (including Minors), Visitor Family/Friends, Business/ conference, EEA/EU and Swiss national family member, Medical Visa, Study, Airport Transit visa, or other short stay purposes)

Visa Fees

The following are exempted from paying the visa fee:

• School children, students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose only of study or educational training.
• Researchers coming from third countries travelling in the Community for conducting scientific research with a view to facilitating proceedings carried out by Member States for issuing uniform short -stay visas.
• Persons invited by Parliament or the Estonian Government.
• Anyone who, by virtue of an international convention, is entitled to a visa free of charge.
• Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.
• Holders of diplomatic and service passports.
• Persons who intend to attend meetings of the United Nations or its organizations, the Council of Europe, the European Union or the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to be held in Estonia.

VFS service fee (inclusive of VAT) is charged per visa application, in addition to the applicable visa fee.

All fees can be paid by Credit/Debit card

Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted.

All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission.

Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application.

Applicants are required to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted.

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under Overview, in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

Please include the CHECKLIST for Business with your application. Incomplete applications may not be accepted.

1. Valid travel document (Passport) - which is issued within previous 10 years, contains at least two blank pages for visas and is valid at least 3 months after the expiration date of the visa (original plus copy);
2. Application form - - Please note that the Embassy accepts only prefilled online application forms for applying for a Schengen visa. Please use the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM – C Visa. The completed application form has to be printed out, signed and submitted along with one passport size colour photo.
3. Ireland Residence Permit - Valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended departure from the Schengen area (original plus copy);
4. Travel Arrangements - Proof of confirmed travel ticket to Schengen and departure from Schengen area.
5. Travel Insurance policy - Valid in the whole Schengen area or Worldwide with a coverage of at least 30.000 EUR for the entire duration of stay in Schengen area (original plus copy);

6. Bank Statement - Ireland bank statement (i.e. last 3 months) in the applicant’s name and address showing details and a balance showing that he has sufficient means of subsistence both for the duration of the intended stay and for the return to the Ireland or his country of origin, or for the transit to a third country into which he is certain to be admitted, or that he is in a position to acquire such means lawfully, in accordance with Article 5(1)(c) and (3) of the Schengen Borders Code;

   OR If the applicant is financially supported by her/his spouse (for example if the applicant does not work herself/himself), please also provide a marriage certificate and the spouse’s bank statements along with the his/ her passport copy

   Please note that cash is not accepted as proof of sufficient means.

7. Proof of employment / Proof of student status:

   Recent, official and signed letter from employer (headed letter with name, position of signatory and date of issue, address, recent telephone number and registration number in the Ireland) OR pay slips for the last 3 months.

   If Self-employed:

   • Recent letter from accountant, banker or solicitor (official headed letter with name, date of issue, address, recent telephone number and position of signatory and registration number in the Ireland) stating self-employment or business ownership in the Ireland.
   • letter from the tax authorities.

   If Student:

   Recent, official and signed letter from Ireland school, college or university stating date of issue, name of the applicant and type of studies and number of lessons (hours) per week and attendance record

8. Proof of Purpose of Travel – Business

   • an invitation from a company or an authority to attend meetings, conferences, proof of registration, or events connected with trade, industry or work.
   • other documents which show the existence of trade relations or relations for work purposes.
   • entry tickets or registration for fairs and congresses.

For Minors (children below 18 years), the following are required in addition to the above

• birth certificate (original plus copy)
• original passports of both parents and signature of both parents on the application form (unless one parent has the sole custody or residence order for the child)
• proof of consent of parental authority or legal guardian.

Photo Specifications

Please provide one recent (not older than 6 months) colour photograph of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a plain light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background
• Clear quality and with the face in focus
• Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)

If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), the applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

Processing Times

Every applicant can submit his/her Schengen visa application up to 6 months before the intended travel date to the Schengen Area.

The minimum processing time for a visa application is 2 weeks, so applicants are advised to leave enough time - between the appointment date and travel date - for the Mission to process their visa application; no guarantees can be given on the visa application’s return date as delays may occur.

The Mission may always request for additional information/documents or invite applicants for an interview during the visa application process and this may cause delays in the visa process, which applicants accept responsibility for.

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete and its documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements (see Documents Required for the different visa categories).

Please check VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays (see Public Holidays/Closures) which may extend the visa application processing time.

VFS recommends all applicants:

1. to book their appointment as soon as they know they’ll be travelling
2. to ensure that their visa application’s documentation meets the Mission’s requirements
3. to leave enough processing time for the Mission

Application Form

Please note that Embassy accepts only prefilled online application forms for applying for a Schengen visa. Please use the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM - C Visa. The completed application form has to be printed out, signed and submitted.

Overview

Every applicant, except children/infants (below age 12), has to submit his/her Schengen visa application in person and by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online (see Schedule an Appointment) by the applicant.

For Non EU citizens who are not sure whether a Schengen visa is required to travel to the Schengen Area, please click Do I need a visa? to find out.

Applicants, who intend to travel to visit and stay with family/friends residing in Estonia, need to apply for a Visitor Family/Friend visa.

Eligibility

Applicant must at least meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to submit a Schengen visa application:

1. holding a valid passport/travel document and a valid Ireland residence permit. In case applicant holds a short stay visa for the Ireland, a C type visa (see example here), then applicant needs to apply for a Schengen visa from his/her residence country
2. applying for a short stay visa: Tourist (including Minors), Visitor Family/Friends, Business/ conference, EEA/EU and Swiss national family member, Medical Visa, Study, Airport Transit visa, or other short stay purposes)

Visa Fees

The following are exempted from paying the visa fee:

• School children, students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose only of study or educational training.
• Researchers coming from third countries travelling in the Community for conducting scientific research with a view to facilitating proceedings carried out by Member States for issuing uniform short -stay visas.
• Persons invited by Parliament or the Estonian Government.
• Anyone who, by virtue of an international convention, is entitled to a visa free of charge.
• Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.
• Holders of diplomatic and service passports.
• Persons who intend to attend meetings of the United Nations or its organizations, the Council of Europe, the European Union or the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to be held in Estonia.

VFS service fee (inclusive of VAT) is charged per visa application, in addition to the applicable visa fee.

All fees can be paid by Credit/Debit card

Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted.

All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission.

Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application.

Applicants are required to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted.

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under Overview, in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

Please include the CHECKLIST for Private visit with your application. Incomplete applications may not be accepted.

1. Valid travel document (Passport) - which is issued within previous 10 years, contains at least two blank pages for visas and is valid at least 3 months after the expiration date of the visa (original plus copy);
2. Application form - Please note that the Embassy accepts only prefilled online application forms for applying for a Schengen visa. Please use the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM- C Visa. The completed application form has to be printed out, signed and submitted along with one passport size colour photo.
3. Ireland Residence Permit - Valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended departure from the Schengen area (original plus copy);
4. Travel Arrangements - Proof of confirmed travel ticket to Schengen and departure from Schengen area.
5. Travel Insurance policy - Valid in whole Schengen areas or worldwide with a coverage of at least 30.000 EUR for the entire duration of stay in Schengen area (original plus copy);

6. Bank Statement - Ireland bank statement (i.e. last 3 months) in the applicant’s name and address showing details and a balance showing that he has sufficient means of subsistence both for the duration of the intended stay and for the return to the Ireland or his country of origin, or for the transit to a third country into which he is certain to be admitted, or that he is in a position to acquire such means lawfully, in accordance with Article 5(1)(c) and (3) of the Schengen Borders Code;

   OR If the applicant is financially supported by her/his spouse (for example if the applicant does not work herself/himself), please also provide a marriage certificate and the spouse’s bank statements along with the his/ her passport copy

   Please note that cash is not accepted as proof of sufficient means.

7. Proof of employment / Proof of student status:

   Recent, official and signed letter from employer (headed letter with name, position of signatory and date of issue, address, recent telephone number and registration number in the Ireland) OR pay slips for the last 3 months.

   If Self-employed:

   • Recent letter from accountant, banker or solicitor (official headed letter with name, date of issue, address, recent telephone number and position of signatory and registration number in the Ireland) stating self-employment or business ownership in the Ireland.
   • letter from the tax authorities.

   If Student:

   Recent, official and signed letter from Ireland school, college or university stating date of issue, name of the applicant and type of studies and number of lessons (hours) per week and attendance record

8. Proof of Purpose of Travel – Private (family, friends) visit

   • Documents of invitation in relation to accommodation from the host
   • copy of data page of passport or residence permit of host in the Member State
   • proof of family relationship (if applicable)

For Minors (children below 18 years), the following are required in addition to the above

• birth certificate (original plus copy)
• original passports of both parents and signature of both parents on the application form (unless one parent has the sole custody or residence order for the child)
• proof of consent of parental authority or legal guardian.

Photo Specifications

Please provide one recent (not older than 6 months) colour photograph of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a plain light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background
• Clear quality and with the face in focus
• Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)

If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), the applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

Processing Times

Every applicant can submit his/her Schengen visa application up to 6 months before the intended travel date to the Schengen Area.

The minimum processing time for a visa application is 2 weeks, so applicants are advised to leave enough time - between the appointment date and travel date - for the Mission to process their visa application; no guarantees can be given on the visa application’s return date as delays may occur.

The Mission may always request for additional information/documents or invite applicants for an interview during the visa application process and this may cause delays in the visa process, which applicants accept responsibility for.

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete and its documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements (see Documents Required for the different visa categories).

Please check VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays (see Public Holidays/Closures) which may extend the visa application processing time.

VFS recommends all applicants:

1. to book their appointment as soon as they know they’ll be travelling
2. to ensure that their visa application’s documentation meets the Mission’s requirements
3. to leave enough processing time for the Mission

Application Form

Please note that Embassy accepts only prefilled online application forms for applying for a Schengen visa. Please use the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM - C Visa. The completed application form has to be printed out, signed and submitted.

Overview

Every applicant, except children/infants (below age 12), has to submit his/her Schengen visa application in person and by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online (see Schedule an Appointment) by the applicant.

For Non EU citizens who are not sure whether a Schengen visa is required to travel to the Schengen Area, please click Do I need a visa? to find out.

Eligibility

Applicant must at least meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to submit a Schengen visa application:

1. holding a valid passport/travel document and a valid Ireland residence permit. In case applicant holds a short stay visa for the Ireland, a C type visa (see example here), then applicant needs to apply for a Schengen visa from his/her residence country
2. 2. applying for a short stay visa: Tourist (including Minors), Visitor Family/Friends, Business/ conference, EEA/EU and Swiss national family member, Medical Visa, Study, Airport Transit visa, or other short stay purposes)

Visa Fees

The following are exempted from paying the visa fee:

• School children, students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose only of study or educational training.
• Researchers coming from third countries travelling in the Community for conducting scientific research with a view to facilitating proceedings carried out by Member States for issuing uniform short -stay visas.
• Persons invited by Parliament or the Estonian Government.
• Anyone who, by virtue of an international convention, is entitled to a visa free of charge.
• Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.

VFS service fee (inclusive of VAT) is charged per visa application, in addition to the applicable visa fee.

All fees can be paid by Credit/Debit card

Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted.

All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission.

Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application.

Applicants are required to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted along with one recent color passport photograph.

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under Overview, in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

Please include the CHECKLIST for Study with your application. Incomplete applications may not be accepted.

1. Valid travel document (Passport) - which is issued within previous 10 years, contains at least two blank pages for visas and is valid at least 3 months after the expiration date of the visa (original plus copy);
2. Application form - Please note that the Embassy accepts only prefilled online application forms for applying for a Schengen visa. Please use the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM- C Visa. The completed application form has to be printed out, signed and submitted along with one passport size colour photo.
3. Ireland Residence Permit - Valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended departure from the Schengen area (original plus copy);
4. Travel Arrangements - Proof of confirmed travel ticket to Schengen and departure from Schengen area to the Ireland or to the final country of destination.
5. Travel Insurance policy - Valid in whole Schengen area or Worldwide with a coverage of at least 30.000 EUR for the entire duration of stay in Schengen area. The travel insurance must be acquired from an insurance company approved by the Schengen countries (original plus copy);

6. Bank Statement - Ireland bank statement (i.e. last 3 months) in the applicant’s name and address showing details and a balance showing that he has sufficient means of subsistence both for the duration of the intended stay and for the return to the Ireland or his country of origin, or for the transit to a third country into which he is certain to be admitted, or that he is in a position to acquire such means lawfully, in accordance with Article 5(1)(c) and (3) of the Schengen Borders Code;

   OR If the applicant is financially supported by her/his spouse (for example if the applicant does not work herself/himself), please also provide a marriage certificate and the spouse’s bank statements along with the his/ her passport copy

   Please note that cash is not accepted as proof of sufficient means.

7. Proof of employment / Proof of student status:

   Recent, official and signed letter from employer (headed letter with name, position of signatory and date of issue, address, recent telephone number and registration number in the Ireland) OR pay slips for the last 3 months.

   If Self-employed:

   • Recent letter from accountant, banker or solicitor (official headed letter with name, date of issue, address, recent telephone number and position of signatory and registration number in the Ireland) stating self-employment or business ownership in the Ireland.
   • letter from the tax authorities.

   If Student:

   Recent, official and signed letter from Irish school, college or university stating date of issue, name of the applicant and type of studies and number of lessons (hours) per week and attendance record

8. 8. Proof of Purpose of Travel – Study or Professional Training
• Invitation Letter from the university or institution in Estonia and/or entry tickets or registration for fairs and congresses.
• Certificate of enrolment at an educational establishment (school, university, colleges, etc) for the purposes of attending vocational or theoretical courses within the framework of basic and further training;
• Student card or certificate of the courses to be attended;
• Documents in relation to accommodation, or proof of sufficient means to cover the accommodation.

Please Note: If you plan to visit other Schengen countries after Estonia, please present travel schedule and all relevant documents proving your intended travelling.

For Minors (children below 18 years), the following are required in addition to the above

• birth certificate (original plus copy)
• original passports of both parents and signature of both parents on the application form (unless one parent has the sole custody or residence order for the child)
• proof of consent of parental authority or legal guardian.

Photo Specifications

Please provide one recent (not older than 6 months) colour photograph of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a plain light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background
• Clear quality and with the face in focus
• Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)

If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), the applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

Processing Times

Every applicant can submit his/her Schengen visa application up to 6 months before the intended travel date to the Schengen Area.

The minimum processing time for a visa application is 2 weeks, so applicants are advised to leave enough time - between the appointment date and travel date - for the Mission to process their visa application; no guarantees can be given on the visa application’s return date as delays may occur.

The Mission may always request for additional information/documents or invite applicants for an interview during the visa application process and this may cause delays in the visa process, which applicants accept responsibility for.

Applicants submitting their visa application in our satellite centres need to calculate 2-3 extra working days to their minimum processing time as their visa application will first be dispatched to the VFS London office, from where it is forwarded to the Mission in London the following day.

Please check VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays (see Public Holidays/Closures) which may extend the visa application processing time.

VFS recommends all applicants:

1. to book their appointment as soon as they know they’ll be travelling
2. to ensure that their visa application’s documentation meets the Mission’s requirements
3. to leave enough processing time for the Mission

Application Form

Please note that Embassy accepts only prefilled online application forms for applying for a Schengen visa. Please use the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM- C Visa. The completed application form has to be printed out, signed and submitted.

Overview

Every applicant, except children/infants (below age 12), has to submit his/her Schengen visa application in person and by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online (see Schedule an Appointment) by the applicant.

For Non EU citizens who are not sure whether a Schengen visa is required to travel to the Schengen Area, please click Do I need a visa? to find out.

EU citizens family members, irrespective of their nationality, have the right to accompany or join EU citizens in a Member State other than that of EU citizens nationality.

Important is that they should arrive in Estonia either accompanying the said person or to the said person.

Any applicant, travelling without his/her EEA/EU or Swiss Family member, cannot apply as EEA/EU Family member and must apply for a Tourist visa, i.e. providing all the required documents and paying the applicable visa fee.

The following persons are EU citizens  family members, as defined by the Directive:

(a) the spouse;

(b) the partner with whom the Union citizen has contracted a registered partnership, on the basis of the legislation of a Member State,  if the legislation of the host Member State treats registered partnerships as equivalent to marriage and in accordance with the conditions laid down in the relevant legislation of the host Member State;

(c) the direct descendants who are under the age of 21 or are dependants and those of the spouse or partner as defined in point (b);

(d)the dependent direct relatives in the ascending line and those of the spouse or partner as defined in point (b)

The above family members enjoy the rights granted by the Directive when they join or accompany an EU citizen.

EU citizens family member apply for entry visa to Schengen under simplified conditions and they do not have to pay any charge for a visa application.

Applicants, who intend to travel to visit and stay with family/friends residing in Estonia, need to apply for a Visitor Family/Friend visa.

Eligibility

Applicant must at least meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to submit a Schengen visa application:

1. holding a valid passport/travel document and a valid Ireland residence permit. In case applicant holds a short stay visa for the Ireland, a C type visa (see example here), then applicant needs to apply for a Schengen visa from his/her residence country
2. applying for a short stay visa: Tourist (including Minors), Visitor Family/Friends, Business/ conference, EEA/EU and Swiss national family member, Medical Visa, Study, Airport Transit visa, or other short stay purposes)

Visa Fees

The following are exempted from paying the visa fee:

• School children, students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose only of study or educational training.
• Researchers coming from third countries travelling in the Community for conducting scientific research with a view to facilitating proceedings carried out by Member States for issuing uniform short -stay visas.
• Persons invited by Parliament or the Estonian Government.
• Anyone who, by virtue of an international convention, is entitled to a visa free of charge.
• Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.
• Holders of diplomatic and service passports.
• Persons who intend to attend meetings of the United Nations or its organizations, the Council of Europe, the European Union or the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to be held in Estonia.

VFS service fee (inclusive of VAT) is charged per visa application, in addition to the applicable visa fee.

All fees can be paid by Credit/Debit card

Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted.

All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission.

Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application.

Applicants are required to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted.

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under Overview, in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

Please include the CHECKLIST for Family member of EU national with your application. Incomplete applications may not be accepted..

1. Valid travel document (Passport) - which is issued within previous 10 years, contains at least two blank pages for visas and is valid at least 3 months after the expiration date of the visa (original plus copy);
2. Application form - Please note that the Embassy accepts only prefilled online application forms for applying for a Schengen visa. Please use the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM - C visa. The completed application form has to be printed out, signed and submitted.
3. Ireland Residence Permit - Valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended departure from the Schengen area (original plus copy);
4. Proof of family relationship: marriage certificate/ birth certificate (original plus copy);

For Minors (children below 18 years), the following are required in addition to the above

• birth certificate (original plus copy)
• original passports of both parents and signature of both parents on the application form (unless one parent has the sole custody or residence order for the child)
• proof of consent of parental authority or legal guardian.

Photo Specifications

Please provide one recent (not older than 6 months) colour photograph of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a plain light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background
• Clear quality and with the face in focus
• Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)

If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), the applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

Processing Time

Every applicant can submit his/her Schengen visa application up to 6 months before the intended travel date to the Schengen Area.

The minimum processing time for a visa application is 2 weeks, so applicants are advised to leave enough time - between the appointment date and travel date - for the Mission to process their visa application; no guarantees can be given on the visa application’s return date as delays may occur.

The Mission may always request for additional information/documents or invite applicants for an interview during the visa application process and this may cause delays in the visa process, which applicants accept responsibility for.

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete and its documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements (see Documents Required for the different visa categories).

Please check VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays (see Public Holidays/Closures) which may extend the visa application processing time.

VFS recommends all applicants:

1. to book their appointment as soon as they know they’ll be travelling
2. to ensure that their visa application’s documentation meets the Mission’s requirements
3. to leave enough processing time for the Mission

Application Form

Please note that Embassy accepts only prefilled online application forms for applying for a Schengen visa. Please use the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM - C Visa. The completed application form has to be printed out, signed and submitted.

Overview

Every applicant, except children/infants (below age 12), has to submit his/her Schengen visa application in person and by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online (see Schedule an Appointment) by the applicant.

For Non EU citizens who are not sure whether a Schengen visa is required to travel to the Schengen Area, please click Do I need a visa? to find out.

Eligibility

Applicant must at least meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to submit a Schengen visa application:

1. holding a valid passport/travel document and a valid Ireland residence permit. In case applicant holds a short stay visa for the Ireland, a C type visa (see example here), then applicant needs to apply for a Schengen visa from his/her residence country
2. applying for a short stay visa: Tourist (including Minors), Private visit, Business, Study/ conference/ Seminar, EEA/EU and Swiss national family member, Medical Visa, Study, or other short stay purposes)

Visa Fees

The following are exempted from paying the visa fee:

• School children, students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose only of study or educational training.
• Researchers coming from third countries travelling in the Community for conducting scientific research with a view to facilitating proceedings carried out by Member States for issuing uniform short -stay visas.
• Persons invited by Parliament or the Estonian Government.
• Anyone who, by virtue of an international convention, is entitled to a visa free of charge.
• Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.
• Holders of diplomatic and service passports.
• Persons who intend to attend meetings of the United Nations or its organizations, the Council of Europe, the European Union or the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to be held in Estonia.

VFS service fee (inclusive of VAT) is charged per visa application, in addition to the applicable visa fee.

All fees can be paid by Credit/Debit card

Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted.

All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission.

Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application.

Applicants are required to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted.

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under Overview, in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

Please note that incomplete applications may not be accepted.

1. Valid travel document (Passport) - which is issued within previous 10 years, contains at least two blank pages for visas and is valid at least 3 months after the expiration date of the visa (original plus copy);
2. Application form - Please note that the Embassy accepts only prefilled online application forms for applying for a Schengen visa. Please use the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM-C visa. The completed application form has to be printed out, signed and submitted along with one passport size colour photo.
3. Ireland Residence Permit - Valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended departure from the Schengen area (original plus copy);
4. Travel Arrangements - Proof of confirmed travel ticket to Schengen and departure from Schengen area.
5. Travel Insurance policy - - Valid in whole Schengen areas or worldwide with a coverage of at least 30.000 EUR for the entire duration of stay in Schengen area (original plus copy);

6. Bank Statement - Ireland bank statement (i.e. last 3 months) in the applicant’s name and address showing details and a balance showing that he has sufficient means of subsistence both for the duration of the intended stay and for the return to the Ireland or his country of origin, or for the transit to a third country into which he is certain to be admitted, or that he is in a position to acquire such means lawfully, in accordance with Article 5(1)(c) and (3) of the Schengen Borders Code;

   OR If the applicant is financially supported by her/his spouse (for example if the applicant does not work herself/himself), please also provide a marriage certificate and the spouse’s bank statements along with the his/ her passport copy

   Please note that cash is not accepted as proof of sufficient means.

7. Proof of employment / Proof of student status:

   Recent, official and signed letter from employer (headed letter with name, position of signatory and date of issue, address, recent telephone number and registration number in the Ireland) OR pay slips for the last 3 months.

   If Self-employed:

   • Recent letter from accountant, banker or solicitor (official headed letter with name, date of issue, address, recent telephone number and position of signatory and registration number in the Ireland) stating self-employment or business ownership in the Ireland.

   • letter from the tax authorities.

     If Student:

     Recent, official and signed letter from Ireland school, college or university stating date of issue, name of the applicant and type of studies and number of lessons (hours) per week and attendance record

8. Proof of Purpose of Travel

   Medical treatment

   • an official document of the medical institution confirming necessity for medical care in that institution
   • proof of sufficient financial means to pay for the medical treatment
   • proof of prepayment of medical treatment

   Seafarers

   • Seaman’s book
   • Covering letter from recruiting company stating the name and the rank of the seafarer
   • Vessel’s name, vessel’s arrival date in port and the date of the seafarer’s joining of the vessel

   Lorry drivers

   • A written request from the national association (union) of carriers of the host country providing for international road transportation, stating the purpose, duration and frequency of the trips
   • Written request from the partner company based in the Member State
   • Driver’s licence for international transport

For Minors (children below 18 years), the following are required in addition to the above

• birth certificate (original plus copy)
• original passports of both parents and signature of both parents on the application form (unless one parent has the sole custody or residence order for the child)
• proof of consent of parental authority or legal guardian.

Photo Specifications

Please provide one recent (not older than 6 months) colour photograph of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a plain light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background
• Clear quality and with the face in focus
• Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)

If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), the applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

Processing Times

Every applicant can submit his/her Schengen visa application up to 6 months before the intended travel date to the Schengen Area.

The minimum processing time for a visa application is 2 weeks, so applicants are advised to leave enough time - between the appointment date and travel date - for the Mission to process their visa application; no guarantees can be given on the visa application’s return date as delays may occur.

The Mission may always request for additional information/documents or invite applicants for an interview during the visa application process and this may cause delays in the visa process, which applicants accept responsibility for.

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete and its documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements (see Documents Required for the different visa categories).

Please check VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays (see Public Holidays/Closures) which may extend the visa application processing time.

VFS recommends all applicants:

1. to book their appointment as soon as they know they’ll be travelling
2. to ensure that their visa application’s documentation meets the Mission’s requirements
3. to leave enough processing time for the Mission

Application Form

Please note that Embassy accepts only prefilled online application forms for applying for a Schengen visa. Please use the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM - C Visa. The completed application form has to be printed out, signed and submitted.

Overview

Every applicant, except children/infants (below age 12), has to submit his/her Schengen visa application in person and by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online (see Schedule an Appointment) by the applicant.

For Non EU citizens who are not sure whether a Schengen visa is required to travel to the Schengen Area, please click Do I need a visa? to find out.

Eligibility

Applicant must at least meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to submit a Schengen visa application:

1. holding a valid passport/travel document and a valid Ireland residence permit. In case applicant holds a short stay visa for the Ireland, a C type visa (see example here), then applicant needs to apply for a Schengen visa from his/her residence country
2. applying for a short stay visa: Tourist (including Minors), Visitor Family/Friends, Business/ conference, EEA/EU and Swiss national family member, Medical Visa, Study, Airport Transit visa, or other short stay purposes)

Visa Fees

The following are exempted from paying the visa fee:

• School children, students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose only of study or educational training.
• Researchers coming from third countries travelling in the Community for conducting scientific research with a view to facilitating proceedings carried out by Member States for issuing uniform short -stay visas.
• Persons invited by Parliament or the Estonian Government.
• Anyone who, by virtue of an international convention, is entitled to a visa free of charge.
• Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.
• Holders of diplomatic and service passports.
• Persons who intend to attend meetings of the United Nations or its organizations, the Council of Europe, the European Union or the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to be held in Estonia.

VFS service fee (inclusive of VAT) is charged per visa application, in addition to the applicable visa fee.

All fees can be paid by Credit/Debit card

Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted.

All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission.

Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application.

Applicants are required to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted.

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under Overview, in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

Please include the CHECKLIST for Digital Nomad with your application. Incomplete applications may not be accepted.

1. Valid travel document (Passport) - which is issued within previous 10 years, contains at least two blank pages for visas and is valid at least 3 months after the expiration date of the visa (original plus copy);
2. Application form - Please note that the Embassy accepts only prefilled online application forms for applying for a Schengen visa. Please use the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM-C visa. The completed application form has to be printed out, signed and submitted along with one recent colour passport photograph.
3. Ireland Residence Permit - Valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended departure from the Schengen area (original plus copy);
4. Travel Arrangements - Proof of confirmed travel ticket to Schengen and departure from Schengen area to Ireland or to the final country of destination.
5. Travel Insurance policy - Valid in whole Schengen areas or worldwide with a coverage of at least 30.000 EUR for the entire duration of stay in Schengen area. The travel insurance must be acquired from an insurance company approved by the Schengen countries (original plus copy);
6. A written explanation regarding the intention to use the visa for teleworking.
7. Employment Contract - Contract under the law of obligations.
1. Confirmation by Employer - a written proof stating that it is possible for the applicant to perform its work duties in the form of teleworking and that the applicant’s work does not depend on location and he/she can use telecommunication technology for performing his/her duties.
2. Proof that the applicant continues working for an employer registered in a foreign country with whom he/she has a contractual relationship, or business activities for a company registered in a foreign country in which he/she has holdings, or providing services mainly to customers whose place of business is in a foreign country and with whom he/she has a contractual relationship.
8. Certificate from competent authority -
1. Issued by the company’s country of registered office, indicating the name, registered office and area of activity of the company, the applicant’s holdings in the company and details of the legal representatives of the company.
2. issued by a competent authority of the company’s country of registered office in proof of the payment of state taxes, local taxes or social security contributions mandatory in the company’s country of registered office and on the absence of tax arrears.
3. issued by a competent authority of the applicant’s country of location in proof of the payment of state taxes, local taxes or social security contributions mandatory in the applicant’s country of location.

9. Bank Statement - Irish bank statement (i.e. last 6 months) in the applicant’s name and address showing details and balance; showing that he has showing the size, regularity and sources of the income. Please note that cash is not accepted as a proof of sufficient means.

Please Note: If you plan to visit other Schengen countries after Estonia, please present travel schedule and all relevant documents proving your intended travelling.

For Minors (children below 18 years), the following are required in addition to the above

• birth certificate (original plus copy)
• original passports of both parents and signature of both parents on the application form (unless one parent has the sole custody or residence order for the child)
• proof of consent of parental authority or legal guardian.

Photo Specifications

Please provide one recent (not older than 6 months) colour photograph of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a plain light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background
• Clear quality and with the face in focus
• Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)

If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), the applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

Processing Times

Every applicant can submit his/her Schengen visa application up to 6 months before the intended travel date to the Schengen Area.

The minimum processing time for a visa application is 2 weeks, so applicants are advised to leave enough time - between the appointment date and travel date - for the Mission to process their visa application; no guarantees can be given on the visa application’s return date as delays may occur.

The Mission may always request for additional information/documents or invite applicants for an interview during the visa application process and this may cause delays in the visa process, which applicants accept responsibility for.

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete and its documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements (see Documents Required for the different visa categories).

Please check VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays (see Public Holidays/Closures) which may extend the visa application processing time.

VFS recommends all applicants:

1. to book their appointment as soon as they know they’ll be travelling
2. to ensure that their visa application’s documentation meets the Mission’s requirements
3. to leave enough processing time for the Mission

Application Form

Please note that Embassy accepts only prefilled online application forms for applying for a Schengen visa. Please use the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM- C Visa. The completed application form has to be printed out, signed and submitted.