ESTONIA VISAS has provided the easiest process to navigate your Estonia visa from UK. Just follow the four simpler steps:
Estonia is part of the Schengen region, which comprises 29 beautiful destinations. After Brexit, UK travelers need to follow the visa rules set by the Schengen region. And as per the visa policy, UK citizens can freely enter Estonia for a short duration, and UK residents will require a visa for short (maximum three months) as well as longer durations (more than three months).
An Estonia Schengen visa is a permit that allows the traveler to travel to Estonia without any border restrictions. The Estonia visa controls the entry and exit of UK travelers into the country and ensures that travelers are entering the country legally with a specific purpose. This is necessary as per Schengen requirements.
The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) is a travel requirement that will be mandatory for UK nationals who are planning a trip to Schengen countries, including Estonia, for a short duration (maximum three months). This means that residents of the UK are exempt from ETIAS and require an Estonia visa even for short and long durations.
Type C visa is a short-stay visa that allows UK residents to stay in Estonia for a maximum of three months for tourism, business, family visits, etc. This can be categorised into single-entry and multiple-entry, depending on the number of entries they are making.
Whereas, Type-D is a national visa that is issued when the traveler’s stay exceeds three months. This visa is a long-stay visa which is issued to UK citizens and residents for different purposes like work, family reunification, digital nomad, etc.
The general documents required to submit for the Estonia visa are:
Every UK applicant needs to submit two identical photos taken within the last 6 months, and they must be colored. The photographs should be as per Schengen standards and should be in a 35×45 mm format during the Estonia visa appointment.
In case your Estonia Schengen visa is rejected, you will be informed of the reason behind the rejection. In this case, you can reapply for the Estonia visa and submit the new application by clicking APPLY NOW!
Yes. Being a UK resident holding a UK eVisa / share code (BRP), it is mandatory for you to have an Estonia visa from UK. However, you must apply for the right category of Estonia visa based on your purpose of visit and duration of stay. Simply fill out the application online, and then the experts at ESTONIA VISA will schedule your visa appointment!
Yes, as per the common visa policy of the Schengen region, an Estonia-issued Schengen visa allows travel to other Schengen countries, provided Estonia is the main destination or the first point of entry.
Absolutely, yes. Travel insurance is mandatory for all Estonia visa applicants. The insurance must be valid for the whole Schengen region and should have a minimum coverage of €30,000 that must cover the medical expenses, repatriation, and hospitalization during the entire stay.
Generally, it is not possible to extend Estonia. Extensions are rare and only allowed in exceptional cases, such as:
Generally, the processing time of an Estonia visa takes 10-15 working days, depending on the applicant’s submission and appointment time. This can even take a longer time, up to 45 days, in certain circumstances during peak seasons or any other issue at the embassy. So it is advisable to apply early!
Estonia visa appointment is a scheduled interview day at any of the visa centres in the UK, where you need to submit all the mandatory documents, register your biometric details, and attend a short interview to process your Estonia visa. This appointment is scheduled easily and quickly by experts at ESTONIA VISAS.
In order to get the visa timely manner and avoid the delay in trip, it is advisable to apply in advance. You should apply for an Estonia Schengen Visa at least 15 days prior to the day you intend to travel, and no earlier than 6 months before you leave.
Yes. On the scheduled visa appointment day, you need to submit the documents for verification as well as register the biometric details like fingerprints, photo, etc. However, it is compulsory to be physically present at the visa centre on the appointment day.
The Estonia Schengen visa cover letter summarises the intent of travelling to this country and mentions:
Overstaying may result in fines, deportation, a ban on re-entry to Schengen countries, or future visa refusal. Always respect the 90/180-day rule unless you have a long-stay visa.
A passport is a valuable document and should be valid for at least three months beyond the departure. In case your passport is expiring during this period, make sure to renew it before you get your Estonia visa appointment.