Estonia Visa for Indians

Yes, Estonia is part of the Schengen Area; hence, with an Estonia visa, you can travel freely to other Schengen Countries without needing additional visas. 

Note: The Schengen Area comprises the following 29 European countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. 

Make sure your first point of entry is Estonia or that Estonia is your main destination, as this will align with the requirements of the embassy where you are applying for the visa.

To apply for an Estonia visa, Indian citizens need to submit the following documents:

Visa application form

Passport photo

Valid passport

Cover letter

Travel insurance

Proof of travel

Proof of accommodation

Proof of financial means

Proof of employment status

Visa application form:

A completed and signed Estonia visa application form. 

Passport photo:

One recent passport-sized photograph that meets the specific visa photo requirements (e.g., white background, no older than 6 months). 

With traventureexplorers, you cannot only upload your passport-size photo but also click the picture of yours using your smartphone or desktop camera. traventureexplorers automatically adjusts the photo to meet the country's requirements without hassle.

Valid passport:

Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area. It must have been issued within the last ten years and contain at least two blank pages.

With traventureexplorers, you cannot only upload your passport pictures but also take a picture of your passport using your smartphone or desktop camera.

Cover letter:

Provide a clear and concise cover letter outlining your personal information, purpose of visit, financial means and intent to return. 

traventureexplorers will help you with a customizable cover letter during the application process, free of cost.

Travel insurance:

You must have travel insurance that is valid for all Schengen Countries. It should cover at least €30,000 or equivalent for all risks for the entire duration of the trip. 

Proof of travel:

Provide proof of roundtrip tickets and proof of intra-Schengen flight reservation, train itinerary or car rental if you are travelling to several Schengen States. Also, provide the travel itinerary. 

traventureexplorers provides flight reservations for free, allowing you to demonstrate your travel plans without any financial commitment.

Proof of accommodation:

Submit the proof of accommodation for your entire stay in Estonia and the Schengen Area if you are visiting. If invited, submit an invitation letter signed by the inviting person and duly notarised in Estonia.

traventureexplorers provides hotel reservations for free, allowing you to demonstrate your travel plans without any financial commitment.

Proof of financial means:

The Estonian government needs proof of your capability to fund your stay. This includes bank account statements for the last three months and ITR acknowledgements for the last two years. The bank statements should be signed and stamped by your bank. 

Proof of employment status:

If employed, pay slips for the last 3 months, employment contract and employer’s statement on approval of holidays. 

Note: Depending on the specific circumstances mentioned in the visa application, additional documents or a visa interview might be requested. 

Here’s how you can apply for the Estonia tourist visa from India: 

Gather Your Documents

Log in to traventureexplorers

Book Your Appointment

Submit Your Documents at the Centre

Pay the traventureexplorers & Service Fee

Receive Your Visa

Gather Your Documents: 

Start by collecting all the required documents, such as your valid passport, the last three months’ bank statements, payslips, income tax returns, and any other documents listed in the requirements.

Login to traventureexplorers: 

Visit the traventureexplorers website or open the mobile app. Select Estonia as your destination.

Book Your Appointment: 

Fill in your details, upload the necessary documents, and pay the appointment fee. Once you're done, you’ll receive a confirmation for your visa appointment.

Submit Your Documents: 

Go to the visa application center on your scheduled date. traventureexplorers will arrange for your documents to be submitted in the correct order. During your visit, you’ll also complete the required biometrics (fingerprints and facial scans).

Pay the traventureexplorers & Service Fee: 

Pay the traventureexplorers Fee and wait for the processing, including travel insurance and courier fees, to be completed.

Receive Your Visa: 

Once approved, your passport with the Estonia tourist visa stamp will be delivered directly to your home.

Tip: Begin your visa application process at least 6-8 weeks before your planned travel date to account for processing time and any unforeseen delays.

Here is a sample of the Schengen visa:

Schengen Visa

Estonian visa processing time for Indians typically takes 15 working days from the receipt of a complete application.

However, this timeframe may be extended due to requests for personal interviews and additional documentation or increased application volumes during peak travel seasons.

Tip: To ensure your visa is processed in time, submit your application at least 4-6 weeks before your intended travel date.

Generally, the Estonia Schengen visa fee is non-refundable, even if your visa application is rejected, but when applied from traventureexplorers, under traventureexplorers Protect (free), you are eligible for a refund.