Estonia Visa From Nigeria – How to Apply for Estonian Schengen Visa Application Requirements Guide

Estonia is one of the 26 Schengen countries and one you should think about visiting. In the North of the country, you have Tallinn with its beautiful medieval center. In the east, you can spend the day in coastal resorts like Toila. The west of Estonia are the islands of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa to name but two! And, the south is the place to go for exploring national parks. In this article, learn more about how to apply for an Estonia visa from Nigeria, Estonia visa appointment booking, processing time at the Estonia visa application centre, flight itinerary for an Estonia visa, hotel bookings for an Estonia visa, Schengen travel insurance for an Estonia visa application, and Estonia visa application process in Nigeria.

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Estonia Schengen Visas

In 2019, there were 145,711 visa applications received for Estonia worldwide. 2,062 (1.4%) were refused for various reasons. There was no data about the number of applications processed by the Embassy of Belgium in Nigeria.

Applying for an Estonia Schengen Visa from Nigeria

If you are a citizen of Nigeria, you will need to apply for a visa if you want to travel to Estonia.

Estonia is represented by Belgium. This means that the Belgian Embassy in Abuja processes visa applications. You will, however, submit your application to TLS Contact in Abuja or Lagos Victoria Island.

You may apply for your visa at least 15 days before the intended visit, but not earlier than six months before prior to your trip.

Types of Schengen visas offered at The Embassy of Belgium in Nigeria

There are different types of visas available and the one you need to apply for depends on the reason you are traveling to Estonia.

How Can I Apply for an Estonia Schengen Visa from TLS Contact in Nigeria?

To apply for your visa application, there are a number of steps that you need to follow:

1. Step 1 – Check your document list
2. Step 2 – Complete the Visa on Web form (MFA Website)
3. Step 3 – Create your TLS Contact account
4. Step 4 – Input your data
5. Step 5 – Make an appointment
6. Step 6 – Application submission
7. Step 7 – Passport collection

Step 1 – Check your document list

Before applying for a visa, it is a good idea to check what documents are required to be submitted. If you don’t provide everything you need, your application could be rejected. In order to know what the required documents are, you need to download the checklist which can be found on TLS Contact’s website.

You should also prepare photocopies as well as providing the original documents, so don’t forget to do that too!

Documents include:

1. A fully completed and signed application form
2. Passport photo according to photograph specifications  (colour, 35×45 mm & less than 6 months old)
3. Passport (at least 2 free pages, not older than 10 years, valid for at least three months beyond the duration of the visa)
4. Proof of the means of transport – round trip airline ticket reservation
5. Travel, health and accident insurance (minimum coverage € 30,000, including repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention or emergency hospital treatment & valid for the Schengen area
6. An invitation letter stating name, address, relationship to host and duration of stay
7. Proof of financial means  – 3 x bank statements
8. Parents authority for underage children traveling alone

If you’re planning to obtain your flight reservation for visa without paying for the ticket, all you have to do is follow the 3 simple steps below:

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

Step 2 – Complete the Visa on Web form (MFA Website)

This is your visa application form and it must be completed on Visa on Web. Go to TLS Contact’s website and click on the link under “step 2”:

You will then need to register as a new user before logging in to Visa on Web:

You should complete and print your application prior to booking an appointment. As soon as your form is validated your application form will be sent to your email address. The form should be completed in capital letters using black ink and must be signed by the applicant in person.

Step 3 – Create your TLS Contact account

Next, you’ll need to create your TLS Contact account. Registration will allow you to check the status of your application step by step. Go to TLS Contact’s website and click on the link under “step 3”:

Then, complete your information and click on “create”:

Step 4 – Input your data

Simply, log in to your account and fill in the requested personal data.

Step 5 – Make an appointment

Making appointments with the embassy, consulate or visa application centre is generally free and can be done yourself. However, If you are running short of time or not sure which consulate to apply to or have no idea on how to get this done yourself then not to worry, we will make the appointment for you for a small service fee!

Booking a visa appointment using our services is pretty simple! All you have to do is follow the 3 simple steps below:

1. Visit the link to schedule the visa appointment
2. Submit the appointment details, the visa you are applying for, consulate you need the appointment for, the country you need the appointment IN and make the payment
3. Receive appointment confirmation in email

You can also make an appointment on your own by logging onto your account and choosing a date and time to submit your application. Do not forget to print out your notification as it will be required when you visit the visa application center.

Step 6 – Application submission

Please arrive on time for your appointment with the confirmation letter. If you are late, you may be required to make a new appointment.

At your appointment:

1. An extensive range of Added Value Services is available (click on the link for more information)
2. Your application and supporting documents will be checked
3. Your biometric data will be taken – fingerprints and photograph
4. The visa and service fees are paid
5. Your application is transferred to the Belgium Embassy for decision making

You can track your application at any time by logging in to your personal account.

As part of the appointment, you may also be asked questions about your trip to Estonia. If this happens, simply answer honestly. Example questions include:

1. Do you plan to work in Estonia?
2. How much do you earn?
3. What do you do in Nigeria?
4. Are you traveling alone?

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 7 – Passport collection

Hopefully, your visa application will be accepted. However, there are times when applications get refused. This could be for a number of reasons including:

1. Purpose of your trip is not clear – you must state why you are going to Estonia and you can do this by providing your trip itinerary or any other document that can verify your reason
2. Travel insurance is not adequate – the travel insurance you buy for your trip should be for a certain amount of cover and it should cover certain risks (see above)
3. Lack of funds – you must be able to afford your trip and your documents should confirm this
4. You provided fake documents – do not attempt this as the embassy will find out. If you have a problem providing any documents, you should speak to the embassy or TLS Contact for advice

Visa Fees

COVID REGULATIONS

Entry Requirements

All passengers arriving in Estonia by plane must fill in the traveller’s questionnaire. You can do this up to three days before arriving in Estonia.

Restrictions do not apply to (arriving from inside or outside Europe):

1. If you have previously been infected with the COVID-19 disease and no more than 180 days have passed since the positive result of the test or the date the diagnosis was confirmed by a doctor
2. If you have completed a course of vaccination against COVID-19 and no more than one year has passed from the date of its completion
3. If you are passing through the territory of the Republic of Estonia (transit)

You do NOT have to self-isolate in Estonia providing:

1. You have had a negative result from an RT-PCR test to detect SARS-CoV-2 up to 72 hours before arriving in Estonia
2. You have had a negative result from a SARS-CoV-2 antigen RDT test up to 48 hours before arriving in Estonia

How to contact TLS Contact in Nigeria

Abuja

Address: Third floor, Murkhtar El-Yakub Place beside Metro Plaza, on Plot 1129 Zakariya Maimalari Street, Central Business District, Abuja, Nigeria

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