Step 5 – Visit a visa application center

On the day of your appointment:

1. Aim to arrive 15 minutes before your appointment
2. You must attend the appointment for your visa application. You cannot send someone in your place
3. Only applicants and one parent/caregiver accompanying a child under 18 years are permitted to enter the offices of VFS Global
4. Bring a printed copy of your visa application, 2D barcoded sheets (2 copies), passport bio page (2 copies), as well as a valid passport or travel document with at least 2 pages that are blank on both sides
5. Bring all supporting documentation (originals and copies)
6. If you haven’t paid your visa fee online, you can pay your fees once you get to the center
7. You will also need to submit your fingerprints and photograph. This is known as biometric information collection and without this, your visa application will not be processed
8. If you miss your appointment on the scheduled day, you will need to book a new appointment after 24 hours from your original appointment date.

You may also be asked questions about your trip. If this happens, don’t worry, just answer as truthfully as you can. Example questions include:

1. Are you married?
2. How old are your children?
3. Are you going to work in Estonia?
4. When are you returning to India?

Don’t jeopardize your Schengen visa interview at the last minute. Use this comprehensive and thorough visa interview guide to crack the visa interview!

Step 6 – Track your application

You can track your application by going to “step 6 – track your application” and clicking on the link:

Key in your reference number and your last name:

Step 7 – Collect your passport

After a visa application decision has been made, you can either:

1. Pick up your documents from VFS Global. If you are collecting your documents, remember to take the receipt issued by VFS Global and your ID
2. Have your documents returned to you by courier for an additional fee

Please check with VFS Global for the options available to collect your documents when you submit your application.

The decision will be either:

1. Accepted – you will find your visa attached to one of the pages in your passport
2. Rejected – your application may be rejected for a number of reasons and you will be notified by the embassy why it was rejected. You have the right to appeal the decision which costs 20 Euros. Please see the embassy’s website about how to do this

Reasons for a rejected application include:

1. You do not have a valid travel document – your passport must be valid. If not, you must get a new one before applying for your visa
2. You cannot prove the reason for your stay – you must have a valid reason for traveling to Estonia and you should be able to provide documents as sufficient evidence
3. You have not submitted bank statements – the embassy must see that you can afford your trip, so you must provide bank statements as part of your application
4. The embassy has doubts as to your intention to return to India – you must show the embassy that you have an intention to return to your home country such as proof of work or property ownership

Documents Required

Check the embassy’s website to find out what documents are required for your visa application. You must provide everything that is required, otherwise, your application could be rejected.

You should also submit photocopies along with original documents.

Documents include:

1. Passport – issued within the last 10 years, contains at least three (3) blank pages for visas, is valid at least 3 months after the expiration date of the visa
2. Indian citizens: old passport (mandatory, if not, FIR or proof of cancellation)
3. Application form – completed, printed and signed
4. Color photo – must be taken within last 6 months (see full photograph specifications)
5. Proof of finances – you should have proof of at least 100 EUR per day of stay in Estonia. If employed: last 3 months salary slips and bank account statements. If self–employed and/or company owner: business registration certificate & last 3 months bank account statements. If retired: proof of pension income. If student or unemployed: parent’s bank statements for the last 3 months
6. Travel medical insurance – valid in Schengen countries with a coverage of at least 30,000 EUR for the entire duration of stay in the Schengen area
7. Cover letter – name, passport number and travel date as per the ticket along with the travel plan with travel dates
8. Proof of accommodation – for the whole duration in the Schengen area such as hotel reservations
   
9. Proof of means of transport – flight ticket reservation with return tickets
10. Introduction letter – business letterhead from the employer/company, signed and stamped by HR or directorate mentioning your position and the duration of your service. “No objection statement” regarding the planned trip to Estonia/Schengen States. The dates and purpose of the trip
11. Children under 18 years old – written parental consent certified by public notary & copies of parent’s passports
12. Students – Copy of the student college ID card and introduction letter of the school/college/university
13. Passport copy of 1st page (bio data) and last page of the passport
14. If traveling for business – invitation letter from the organizer of the event or the training and/or work permit (if applicable)

1. Visit the Visa Reservation website to choose the right package
2. Submit the travel details and make the payment online
3. Receive flight itinerary in email

COVID REGULATIONS

Entry into Estonia for the purposes of work, studying, tourism, sports etc is also allowed for the citizens of other countries (both European Union and third countries). The citizens of third countries have to have a valid Schengen visa in order to be able to enter the country.

As long as you can present a valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate; a valid COVID-19 recovery certificate; or a negative PCR or antigen test 48 hours before arrival in Estonia, there are no restrictions on entry.

Please check the kriis.ee website for up to date information before you travel.

How to contact VFS Global in India

Bengaluru

Address: Gopalan Innovation Mall, Bannerghatta Main Road, Sarakki Industrial Layout, 3rd Phase, J. P. Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560076

Hours: Monday to Friday 09.00 – 13.00

Chandigarh – Temporarily closed

Chennai

Address: Visa Application Center, Fagun Towers, Third Floor, No 74, Ethiraj Salai, Egmore, Chennai, 600 008 India

Hours: Monday to Friday 09.00 – 13.00

Goa – Temporarily closed

Gurgaon – Temporarily closed

Hyderabad

Address: Visa Application Center, 8-2-700, 3rd Floor, Srida Anushka Pride Road No. 12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad Telangana 500034 India

Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 08.00 – 15.00

To apply for an Estonia visa from the Embassy of Estonia in India, follow these simple steps:

1. Step 1 – Identify visa type
2. Step 2 – Begin your application
3. Step 3 – Book an appointment
4. Step 4 – Pay your fees
5. Step 5 – Visit a visa application center
6. Step 6 – Track your application
7. Step 7 – Collect your passport