Estonia Visa

Schengen Application Form

Completed, printed, and signed by the applicant. The form must be filled out online on the official portal before printing. Parents or legal guardians must sign on behalf of minors.

Valid Passport

Must be valid 3 months beyond your intended date of departure from the Schengen area; must have been issued within the last 10 years; must contain at least 2 blank pages.

Passport Photos

Two recent (6 months maximum), color photos meeting standard Schengen specifications, against a white or light gray background.

Travel Medical Insurance

Valid throughout the entire Schengen area; minimum coverage of €30,000 for medical emergencies, urgent hospital treatment, and repatriation costs. The insurance must be valid for the entire period of intended stay.

Proof of Travel (Itinerary)

Confirmed round-trip flight reservations and a detailed tourism itinerary covering all travel and stays within Estonia and the broader Schengen area.

Proof of Accommodation

Confirmed hotel bookings for the full duration of the stay. Alternatively, an invitation from a host if staying with friends or family, including the host’s personal data and address.

Proof of Financial Means

Original bank statements (for the last 3-6 months, stamped by the bank) proving sufficient funds to cover the stay. The required minimum is €70.00 per person per day for the duration of the intended stay in Estonia.

Proof of Employment / Ties to Home Country

A signed letter from your employer (on company letterhead, stating position, salary, and approved leave dates), business registration documents if self-employed, or a recent certificate of enrolment from an educational institution.

Proof of Legal Residence (If Applicable)

Valid residence permit in your current country of residence (if you are not a national); this permit must be valid 3 months beyond your intended departure from the Schengen area.

Documents for Minors (Under 18)

Original Birth Certificate, a notarized letter of consent signed by both parents or legal guardians (if the child is traveling alone or with only one parent), and copies of both parents’ passports or IDs.

1. Major Cities & Famous Sites

• Tallinn (Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Toompea Hill, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Town Hall Square, Kumu Art Museum)

• Tartu (Intellectual and cultural hub, University of Tartu, Estonian National Museum, Supilinn (Soup Town) neighborhood)

• Pärnu (Summer Capital of Estonia, long sandy beaches, spa treatments, beautiful coastal promenade)

• Narva (Narva Castle/Hermann Castle, located directly across the river from Russia’s Ivangorod Fortress, rich border history)

• Viljandi (Center of Estonian folk music, Viljandi Castle ruins, picturesque lake views)

• Haapsalu (Charming seaside resort town, Haapsalu Castle, famed for its wooden architecture and therapeutic mud)

2. Coastal & Island Regions

• Saaremaa Island (Largest Estonian island, Kuressaare Castle (medieval fortress), unique meteorite crater site in Kaali)

• Hiiumaa Island (Second largest island, known for its lighthouses, especially the historic Kõpu Lighthouse, and untouched nature)

• Muhu Island (Connected to Saaremaa, known for its unique culture, traditional villages, and scenic rural landscape)

• Kihnu Island (UNESCO recognized cultural space, known for its traditional lifestyle, clothing, and customs maintained by the island women)

3. Natural Wonders & Must-See Locations

• • Lahemaa National Park (Estonia’s largest national park, featuring forests, bogs (marshes), historical manor houses like Palmse, and rugged coastline)

  • Soomaa National Park (Famous for its large bogs and peat-lands, popular for canoeing and hiking, known for its “fifth season” flooding)

  • Viru Bog Trail (One of Estonia’s most famous and accessible boardwalks, offering scenic views across the bog landscape in Lahemaa)

  • Jägala Waterfall (The widest natural waterfall in Estonia, particularly impressive during the spring thaw or cold winter freezes)

  • Otepää Nature Park (Known as the “winter capital” of Estonia, featuring rolling hills, lakes, and popular skiing resorts)