Visa Information

Overview

Schengen (short-term) visa issued by a Diplomatic Mission of Estonia or another Schengen state entitles its holder to stay in the territory of Estonia/Schengen area for the period indicated in the visa. Holder of a Schengen (short-term) visa can stay on the territory of Estonia, unless Estonia has been excluded from the territorial validity of the visa.

Visa Fees

Visa fee for the application processing is 90 EURO. Visa fee for children at the age of more than 6 years old and less than 12 years – 45 EURO. Citizens of the countries with which the EU signed the agreement on simplification of a visa regime pay 35 EURO.

If you submit the visa application form through the Visa Application Centre it is necessary to pay the service fee.

Consulate fee exempted:

• Children under the 6 years old;
• Family members of citizens of the European Union / European economic space according to the Directive 2004/38/EU.
• 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.
• 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, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.
• Holders of diplomatic and service passports
• According to Visa Facilitation Agreements;

Documents Required

• A filled in and signed application form. Individual application forms must be filled in and signed by the persons concerned, in case of minors signed by the parental authority or the legal guardian;
• Passport with copies of the first page and all previous Schengen visas (copies in original size), valid for at least three months longer than the validity of the visa, with at least two blank pages and not older than 10 years. Passport requires being in good condition, especially firs page. Any cuts, breaks, blots are not allowed. In case the passport has mentioned flaws it can’t be accepted.;
• photo (size 35x45mm);
• Medical insurance - original and copy stamped and signed by the insurance agent (minimum insurance coverage 30,000 Euro, valid for the entire requested period of stay and on the territory of all Schengen countries);
• Evidence of occupation or student status: at the company letterhead, mentioned name, position, an employment duration, monthly income.Proof of pension/school/university,or proof of self-employment. For students: letter form school/university mentioned.
• Proof of sufficient financial resources – a bank certificate signed, stamped, with all available balance in the account. 100€ for each day in Estonia.
• Printed reservation confirmation from the hotel mentioned the name guests.
• supporting documents:
• documents indicating the purpose of journey;

• Members of official delegations

  • Copy of the official invitation from the Member State of destination or an international organization.

• Holders of service passports: Verbal Note from the MFA

  • Holders of ordinary passports: Verbal Note or order of mission from the relevant ministry or authority(if an applicant has a Verbal Note from MFA -free of charge)

• Business persons

  • Invitation from a firm or authority to attend meetings, conferences or events connected with trade, industry or work indicating the purpose and duration of stay and whether the travel expenses and/or accommodation are covered by the inviting entity. Invitation or guarantee according to the national legislation of the Member State that processes the application.
  • Letter from the employer or employment contract.
  • For business owners and independent businesspersons: document proving the official registration of the company’s business activities. An invitation letter from the company concerned which has been validated by the competent local authorities, if required by the national legislation of the Member State.
• documents in relation to accommodation or proof of sufficient means to cover your accommodation;
• documents indicating that you possess sufficient means of subsistence both for the duration of the intended stay and for the return to your country of origin or residence (100€ for each day in Estonia);
• information which enables to assess your intention to leave Schengen area before the expiry of the visa;

Photo Specifications

Customers are requested to submit their application form in the new photo format, as explained below.

General

• The photograph for each visa customer must be an un-mounted, full face photo, as displayed above
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa customer submitted must measure:

• 35 mm * 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure about 3 cm

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa customer is facing the camera directly.
• Face should cover about 70 – 80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• General, the customer's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears must be exposed.

Processing Time

Application for a Schengen (short-term) visa can be submitted within 6 months before the planned trip. Minimum visa processing time is 15 calendar days from the moment of receipt of documents at the Embassy. In individual cases the visa processing time can be extended up to 45 calendar days. It is recommended to submit the visa application not later than 15 calendar days, otherwise the Consulate Department has the right to not accept the documents. Holders of multiple entry Schengen (short-term) visas can apply for visa before their visa is expired. Visa applications of family members of EU citizens will be processed within the shortest period of time possible.

Overview

Schengen (short-term) visa issued by a Diplomatic Mission of Estonia or another Schengen state entitles its holder to stay in the territory of Estonia/Schengen area for the period indicated in the visa. Holder of a Schengen (short-term) visa can stay on the territory of Estonia, unless Estonia has been excluded from the territorial validity of the visa.

Visa Fees

Visa fee for the application processing is 90 EURO. Visa fee for children at the age of more than 6 years old and less than 12 years – 45 EURO. Citizens of the countries with which the EU signed the agreement on simplification of a visa regime pay 35 EURO.

If you submit the visa application form through the Visa Application Centre it is necessary to pay the service fee.

Consulate fee exempted:

• Children under the 6 years old;
• Family members of citizens of the European Union / European economic space according to the Directive 2004/38/EU.
• 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.
• 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, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.
• Holders of diplomatic and service passports
• According to Visa Facilitation Agreements;

Documents Required

• A filled in and signed application form. Individual application forms must be filled in and signed by the persons concerned, in case of minors signed by the parental authority or the legal guardian;
• Passport with copies of the first page and all previous Schengen visas (copies in original size), valid for at least three months longer than the validity of the visa, with at least two blank pages and not older than 10 years. Passport requires being in good condition, especially firs page. Any cuts, breaks, blots are not allowed. In case the passport has mentioned flaws it can’t be accepted.;
• photo (size 35x45mm);
• Medical insurance - original and copy stamped and signed by the insurance agent (minimum insurance coverage 30,000 Euro, valid for the entire requested period of stay and on the territory of all Schengen countries);
• Evidence of occupation or student status: at the company letterhead, mentioned name, position, an employment duration, monthly income. Proof of pension/school/university,or proof of self-employment. For students: letter form school/university mentioned.
• Proof of sufficient financial resources – a bank certificate signed, stamped, with all available balance in the account. 100€ for each day in Estonia.
• Printed reservation confirmation from the hotel mentioned the name guests.
• supporting documents:
• documents indicating the purpose of journey;

• Close relatives (father, mother or child) of residents in a Member State

  • Invitation issued by the Member State’s competent authority, if required by the national legislation of the Member State, and copy of the ID card of the host
  • Proof of the legal residence of the host (if he or she not a citizen of the Member State of residence)
  • Proof of family tie (birth certificate)

• Other private visitors

  • Invitation letter:

    • An invitation letter signed by hosting family or friends, if required by the national legislation of the Member State consular.nur-sultan@mfa.ee (for Estonia digitally signed, for Finland typed on computer and signed by hand/copy of ID card of the host, in both cases invitations must be sent to the Embassy’s e-mail )
    • Proof of the legal residence of the host (if not citizen of the Member State of residence)
    • Proof related to the purpose of the journey: document related to accommodation
• documents in relation to accommodation or proof of sufficient means to cover your accommodation;
• documents indicating that you possess sufficient means of subsistence both for the duration of the intended stay and for the return to your country of origin or residence (100€ for each day in Estonia);
• information which enables to assess your intention to leave Schengen area before the expiry of the visa;

Photo Specifications

Customers are requested to submit their application form in the new photo format, as explained below.

General

• The photograph for each visa customer must be an un-mounted, full face photo, as displayed above
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa customer submitted must measure:

• 35 mm * 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure about 3 cm

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa customer is facing the camera directly.
• Face should cover about 70 – 80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• General, the customer's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears must be exposed.

Processing Time

Application for a Schengen (short-term) visa can be submitted within 6 months before the planned trip. Minimum visa processing time is 15 calendar days from the moment of receipt of documents at the Embassy. In individual cases the visa processing time can be extended up to 45 calendar days. It is recommended to submit the visa application not later than 15 calendar days, otherwise the Consulate Department has the right to not accept the documents. Holders of multiple entry Schengen (short-term) visas can apply for visa before their visa is expired. Visa applications of family members of EU citizens will be processed within the shortest period of time possible.

Overview

Schengen (short-term) visa issued by a Diplomatic Mission of Estonia or another Schengen state entitles its holder to stay in the territory of Estonia/Schengen area for the period indicated in the visa. Holder of a Schengen (short-term) visa can stay on the territory of Estonia, unless Estonia has been excluded from the territorial validity of the visa.

Visa Fees

Visa fee for the application processing is 90 EURO. Visa fee for children at the age of more than 6 years old and less than 12 years – 45 EURO. Citizens of the countries with which the EU signed the agreement on simplification of a visa regime pay 35 EURO.

If you submit the visa application form through the Visa Application Centre it is necessary to pay the service fee.

Consulate fee exempted:

• Children under the 6 years old;
• Family members of citizens of the European Union / European economic space according to the Directive 2004/38/EU.
• 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.
• 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, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.
• Holders of diplomatic and service passports
• According to Visa Facilitation Agreements;

Documents Required

• A filled in and signed application form. Individual application forms must be filled in and signed by the persons concerned, in case of minors signed by the parental authority or the legal guardian;
• Passport with copies of the first page and all previous Schengen visas (copies in original size), valid for at least three months longer than the validity of the visa, with at least two blank pages and not older than 10 years. Passport requires being in good condition, especially firs page. Any cuts, breaks, blots are not allowed. In case the passport has mentioned flaws it can’t be accepted.;
• photo (size 35x45mm);
• Medical insurance - original and copy stamped and signed by the insurance agent (minimum insurance coverage 30,000 Euro, valid for the entire requested period of stay and on the territory of all Schengen countries);
• Evidence of occupation or student status: at the company letterhead, mentioned name, position, an employment duration, monthly income.Proof of pension/school/university,or proof of self-employment. For students: letter form school/university mentioned.
• Proof of sufficient financial resources – a bank certificate signed, stamped, with all available balance in the account. 100€ for each day in Estonia.
• Printed reservation confirmation from the hotel mentioned the name guests.
• supporting documents:

• documents indicating the purpose of journey:

  • Medical report from a local doctor or hospital where applicable.
  • Proof of sufficient financial means to pay for the treatment
  • Confirmation (usually invitation letter) from the hospital in the Member State that an appointment has been made and indicating the duration and estimated costs of the treatment, as well as a guarantee that all costs of the envisaged medical treatment will be covered.
• documents in relation to accommodation or proof of sufficient means to cover your accommodation;
• documents indicating that you possess sufficient means of subsistence both for the duration of the intended stay and for the return to your country of origin or residence (100€ for each day in Estonia);
• information which enables to assess your intention to leave Schengen area before the expiry of the visa;

Photo Specifications

Customers are requested to submit their application form in the new photo format, as explained below.

General

• The photograph for each visa customer must be an un-mounted, full face photo, as displayed above
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa customer submitted must measure:

• 35 mm * 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure about 3 cm

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa customer is facing the camera directly.
• Face should cover about 70 – 80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• General, the customer's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears must be exposed.

Processing Time

Application for a Schengen (short-term) visa can be submitted within 6 months before the planned trip. Minimum visa processing time is 15 calendar days from the moment of receipt of documents at the Embassy. In individual cases the visa processing time can be extended up to 45 calendar days. It is recommended to submit the visa application not later than 15 calendar days, otherwise the Consulate Department has the right to not accept the documents. Holders of multiple entry Schengen (short-term) visas can apply for visa before their visa is expired. Visa applications of family members of EU citizens will be processed within the shortest period of time possible.

Overview

Schengen (short-term) visa issued by a Diplomatic Mission of Estonia or another Schengen state entitles its holder to stay in the territory of Estonia/Schengen area for the period indicated in the visa. Holder of a Schengen (short-term) visa can stay on the territory of Estonia, unless Estonia has been excluded from the territorial validity of the visa.

Visa Fees

Visa fee for the application processing is 90 EURO. Visa fee for children at the age of more than 6 years old and less than 12 years – 45 EURO. Citizens of the countries with which the EU signed the agreement on simplification of a visa regime pay 35 EURO.

If you submit the visa application form through the Visa Application Centre it is necessary to pay the service fee.

Consulate fee exempted:

• Children under the 6 years old;
• Family members of citizens of the European Union / European economic space according to the Directive 2004/38/EU.
• 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.
• 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, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.
• Holders of diplomatic and service passports
• According to Visa Facilitation Agreements;

Documents Required

• A filled in and signed application form. Individual application forms must be filled in and signed by the persons concerned, in case of minors signed by the parental authority or the legal guardian;
• Passport with copies of the first page and all previous Schengen visas (copies in original size), valid for at least three months longer than the validity of the visa, with at least two blank pages and not older than 10 years. Passport requires being in good condition, especially firs page. Any cuts, breaks, blots are not allowed. In case the passport has mentioned flaws it can’t be accepted.;
• photo (size 35x45mm);
• Medical insurance - original and copy stamped and signed by the insurance agent (minimum insurance coverage 30,000 Euro, valid for the entire requested period of stay and on the territory of all Schengen countries);
• Evidence of occupation or student status: at the company letterhead, mentioned name, position, an employment duration, monthly income.Proof of pension/school/university,or proof of self-employment. For students: letter form school/university mentioned.
• Proof of sufficient financial resources – a bank certificate signed, stamped, with all available balance in the account. 100€ for each day in Estonia.
• Printed reservation confirmation from the hotel mentioned the name guests.
• supporting documents:
• documents indicating the purpose of journey;

• Participants in scientific, cultural and artistic activities, sports or religious events; study and training:

  • Invitation to participate, entry tickets, enrolments or programmes stating the name of the host organisation in the Member State and the length of stay or any other appropriate document indicating the purpose of the journey.

Study and training, cultural, artistic activities free of charge if an applicant is under the age of 25 years.

Sports institutions (unions, federations, etc.) are not exempt from paying state fees.

• documents in relation to accommodation or proof of sufficient means to cover your accommodation;
• documents indicating that you possess sufficient means of subsistence both for the duration of the intended stay and for the return to your country of origin or residence (100€ for each day in Estonia);
• information which enables to assess your intention to leave Schengen area before the expiry of the visa;

Photo Specifications

Customers are requested to submit their application form in the new photo format, as explained below.

General

• The photograph for each visa customer must be an un-mounted, full face photo, as displayed above
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa customer submitted must measure:

• 35 mm * 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure about 3 cm

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa customer is facing the camera directly.
• Face should cover about 70 – 80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• General, the customer's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears must be exposed.

Processing Time

Application for a Schengen (short-term) visa can be submitted within 6 months before the planned trip. Minimum visa processing time is 15 calendar days from the moment of receipt of documents at the Embassy. In individual cases the visa processing time can be extended up to 45 calendar days. It is recommended to submit the visa application not later than 15 calendar days, otherwise the Consulate Department has the right to not accept the documents. Holders of multiple entry Schengen (short-term) visas can apply for visa before their visa is expired. Visa applications of family members of EU citizens will be processed within the shortest period of time possible.

Overview

Schengen (short-term) visa issued by a Diplomatic Mission of Estonia or another Schengen state entitles its holder to stay in the territory of Estonia/Schengen area for the period indicated in the visa. Holder of a Schengen (short-term) visa can stay on the territory of Estonia, unless Estonia has been excluded from the territorial validity of the visa.

Visa Fees

Visa fee for the application processing is 90 EURO. Visa fee for children at the age of more than 6 years old and less than 12 years – 45 EURO. Citizens of the countries with which the EU signed the agreement on simplification of a visa regime pay 35 EURO.

If you submit the visa application form through the Visa Application Centre it is necessary to pay the service fee.

Consulate fee exempted:

• Children under the 6 years old;
• Family members of citizens of the European Union / European economic space according to the Directive 2004/38/EU.
• 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.
• 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, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.
• Holders of diplomatic and service passports
• According to Visa Facilitation Agreements;

Documents Required

• A filled in and signed application form. Individual application forms must be filled in and signed by the persons concerned, in case of minors signed by the parental authority or the legal guardian;
• Passport with copies of the first page and all previous Schengen visas (copies in original size), valid for at least three months longer than the validity of the visa, with at least two blank pages and not older than 10 years. Passport requires being in good condition, especially firs page. Any cuts, breaks, blots are not allowed. In case the passport has mentioned flaws it can’t be accepted.;
• photo (size 35x45mm);
• Medical insurance - original and copy stamped and signed by the insurance agent (minimum insurance coverage 30,000 Euro, valid for the entire requested period of stay and on the territory of all Schengen countries);
• Evidence of occupation or student status: at the company letterhead, mentioned name, position, an employment duration, monthly income.Proof of pension/school/university,or proof of self-employment. For students: letter form school/university mentioned.
• Proof of sufficient financial resources – a bank certificate signed, stamped, with all available balance in the account. 100€ for each day in Estonia.
• Printed reservation confirmation from the hotel mentioned the name guests.
• supporting documents:
• documents indicating the purpose of journey;
• documents in relation to accommodation or proof of sufficient means to cover your accommodation;
• documents indicating that you possess sufficient means of subsistence both for the duration of the intended stay and for the return to your country of origin or residence (100€ for each day in Estonia);
• information which enables to assess your intention to leave Schengen area before the expiry of the visa;

Photo Specifications

Customers are requested to submit their application form in the new photo format, as explained below.

General

• The photograph for each visa customer must be an un-mounted, full face photo, as displayed above
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa customer submitted must measure:

• 35 mm * 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure about 3 cm

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa customer is facing the camera directly.
• Face should cover about 70 – 80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• General, the customer's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears must be exposed.

Processing Time

Application for a Schengen (short-term) visa can be submitted within 6 months before the planned trip. Minimum visa processing time is 15 calendar days from the moment of receipt of documents at the Embassy. In individual cases the visa processing time can be extended up to 45 calendar days. It is recommended to submit the visa application not later than 15 calendar days, otherwise the Consulate Department has the right to not accept the documents. Holders of multiple entry Schengen (short-term) visas can apply for visa before their visa is expired. Visa applications of family members of EU citizens will be processed within the shortest period of time possible.

Overview

Schengen (short-term) visa issued by a Diplomatic Mission of Estonia or another Schengen state entitles its holder to stay in the territory of Estonia/Schengen area for the period indicated in the visa. Holder of a Schengen (short-term) visa can stay on the territory of Estonia, unless Estonia has been excluded from the territorial validity of the visa.

Visa Fees

Visa fee for the application processing is 90 EURO. Visa fee for children at the age of more than 6 years old and less than 12 years – 45 EURO. Citizens of the countries with which the EU signed the agreement on simplification of a visa regime pay 35 EURO.

If you submit the visa application form through the Visa Application Centre it is necessary to pay the service fee.

Consulate fee exempted:

• Children under the 6 years old;
• Family members of citizens of the European Union / European economic space according to the Directive 2004/38/EU.
• 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.
• 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, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.
• Holders of diplomatic and service passports
• According to Visa Facilitation Agreements;

Documents Required

• A filled in and signed application form. Individual application forms must be filled in and signed by the persons concerned, in case of minors signed by the parental authority or the legal guardian;
• Passport with copies of the first page and all previous Schengen visas (copies in original size), valid for at least three months longer than the validity of the visa, with at least two blank pages and not older than 10 years. Passport requires being in good condition, especially firs page. Any cuts, breaks, blots are not allowed. In case the passport has mentioned flaws it can’t be accepted.;
• photo (size 35x45mm);
• Medical insurance - original and copy stamped and signed by the insurance agent (minimum insurance coverage 30,000 Euro, valid for the entire requested period of stay and on the territory of all Schengen countries);
• Evidence of occupation or student status: at the company letterhead, mentioned name, position, an employment duration, monthly income.Proof of pension/school/university,or proof of self-employment. For students: letter form school/university mentioned.
• Proof of sufficient financial resources – a bank certificate signed, stamped, with all available balance in the account. 100€ for each day in Estonia.
• Printed reservation confirmation from the hotel mentioned the name guests.
• supporting documents:

• documents indicating the purpose of journey:

  • visa or other entry permit for the country of final destination, tickets for the onward journey.
• documents in relation to accommodation or proof of sufficient means to cover your accommodation;
• documents indicating that you possess sufficient means of subsistence both for the duration of the intended stay and for the return to your country of origin or residence (100€ for each day in Estonia);
• information which enables to assess your intention to leave Schengen area before the expiry of the visa;

Photo Specifications

Customers are requested to submit their application form in the new photo format, as explained below.

General

• The photograph for each visa customer must be an un-mounted, full face photo, as displayed above
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa customer submitted must measure:

• 35 mm * 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure about 3 cm

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa customer is facing the camera directly.
• Face should cover about 70 – 80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• General, the customer's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears must be exposed.

Processing Time

Application for a Schengen (short-term) visa can be submitted within 6 months before the planned trip. Minimum visa processing time is 15 calendar days from the moment of receipt of documents at the Embassy. In individual cases the visa processing time can be extended up to 45 calendar days. It is recommended to submit the visa application not later than 15 calendar days, otherwise the Consulate Department has the right to not accept the documents. Holders of multiple entry Schengen (short-term) visas can apply for visa before their visa is expired. Visa applications of family members of EU citizens will be processed within the shortest period of time possible.