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Estonia visas

Estonia business visa

Short business visits can use the Schengen visa-free rules or a Schengen short-stay visa. Visa-free business travel does not give permission to work in Estonia.

Ways to get a Estonia business visa

  1. Visa-free business visit

    No visa needed

    Ordinary passport holders from the listed countries and territories who meet the short-stay entry conditions.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

  2. Schengen short-stay visa for business

    Visa needed

    Business visitors who require a visa and meet the Schengen visa requirements.

    Stay
    Usually up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.
    Valid for
    Up to five years. New applicants usually receive validity covering their planned trip.
    Entries
    One, two or multiple entries.
    Fee
    EUR 90 standard. Reductions, exemptions or increases may apply. An external provider may charge up to EUR 120 extra.
    Processing
    15 calendar days for an admissible application with no issues.
    1. Apply to the embassy or consulate of your main Schengen destination.
    2. Submit your application no more than six months before entry.
    3. Attend in person and complete an interview for your first application.
    4. Provide supporting documents and any required biometrics, and pay the applicable fee.

Who needs it

Business visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry or another exemption need a Schengen short-stay visa.

Who doesn't

Ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-free countries and territories can make short business visits without a visa.

How to apply

  1. Apply to Estonia's embassy or consulate if Estonia is your main destination.
  2. Submit the application no more than six months before entry.
  3. Attend in person for your first application and complete the interview.
  4. Provide supporting documents, any required fingerprints and digital photo, and pay the applicable fee.

What to bring

  • A recognised travel document.
  • Relevant supporting documents.
  • Fingerprints and a digital photo, if required.

Good to know

  • The short-stay limit covers the Schengen Area as a whole.
  • Ordinary visa-free entry does not permit work in Estonia.
  • Estonia's daily funds reference amount for visitors from outside the European single market is EUR 130.80.
  • Applicants who can justify frequent travel may receive a multiple-entry visa with longer validity.
  • Some nationalities have different rules for multiple-entry visa validity.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for Estonia?

Business visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry or another exemption need a Schengen short-stay visa. Ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-free countries and territories can make short business visits without a visa.

What are the ways to get a business visa for Estonia?

There are 2 options: Visa-free business visit (no visa at all); Schengen short-stay visa for business (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Estonia without a business visa?

Ordinary passport holders from the listed countries and territories who meet the short-stay entry conditions.

How long can I stay on a Estonia business visa?

Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

How much does a Estonia business visa cost?

Standard Schengen visa fee: EUR 90. Reductions, exemptions or increases may apply. An external provider may charge up to EUR 120 extra.

How long does a Estonia business visa take?

15 calendar days for an admissible visa application with no issues.

How long is a Estonia business visa valid?

Schengen visas may be valid for up to five years. Entries: One, two or multiple entries for a Schengen visa..

What documents do I need for a Estonia business visa?

A recognised travel document.; Relevant supporting documents.; Fingerprints and a digital photo, if required..

How do I apply for a Estonia business visa?

1. 1. Apply to Estonia's embassy or consulate if Estonia is your main destination. 2. 2. Submit the application no more than six months before entry. 3. 3. Attend in person for your first application and complete the interview. 4. 4. Provide supporting documents, any required fingerprints and digital photo, and pay the applicable fee.

What rules do I have to follow on a Estonia business visa?

The short-stay limit covers the Schengen Area as a whole. Ordinary visa-free entry does not permit work in Estonia. Estonia's daily funds reference amount for visitors from outside the European single market is EUR 130.80.

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