Estonia transit visa

Citizens of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, DR Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia and Sri Lanka need an airport transit visa unless an exemption applies. Exemptions cover holders of certain visas or residence permits, diplomatic passport holders, family members of European single market citizens and flight crew.

There are 2 options: Transit without a visa (transit without a visa); Airport transit visa (a visa from an embassy).

Less than one day for the general transit-without-visa arrangement.

Up to 24 hours, if you meet the conditions. Transit without a visa generally requires a transfer through one airport, a stay of less than 24 hours and no exit from the international transit area. Your flights and the airport layout must allow this. Travellers on the common airport transit visa list need a qualifying exemption.

Yes, staying in the international transit area is allowed for most travellers. To leave the airport: If your connection requires you to leave the international transit area, the airport transit exemption does not apply. You must meet the normal rules for entering Estonia.

Stay inside the international transit area when using the transit-without-visa arrangement. Check whether your connection can be made without entering Estonia. Estonia has no additional nationalities requiring airport transit visas beyond the common list.

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Estonia visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

On Estonia's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.