Estonia Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport

Visa-free nationalities
92
Visa on arrival
0
eTA / e-Visa
0
Total streamlined
92
Visa required in advance
106

Estonia's visa policy is moderately open relative to other destinations worldwide. If your nationality is not listed as visa-free, you will need to apply for an Estonia tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free

Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit Estonia Visa-Free (92)

Passport holders from these countries can enter Estonia without a visa - no embassy appointment, no advance fee.

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Fees

Estonia Visa Fees (updated 2 Jul 2026)

  • Schengen short-stay visa (C), adult

    up to 90 days in any 180-day periodofficial sourcevm.ee ↗

    EUR 90 (~$102)

  • Schengen short-stay visa (C) for business purposes

    up to 90 days in any 180-day periodofficial sourcevm.ee ↗

    EUR 90 (~$102)

  • Airport transit visa (A)

    airport transit onlyofficial sourcepolitsei.ee ↗

    EUR 90 (~$102)

  • Long-stay national visa (D)

    up to 12 months, stays over 90 daysofficial sourcepolitsei.ee ↗

    EUR 120 (~$137)

  • Short-term one-time visa issued at the border

    single entry, short stayofficial sourcepolitsei.ee ↗

    EUR 90 (~$102)

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Applications are handled via VFS Global - a service fee applies on top of the visa fee and varies by country and centre.

Transit

Estonia Transit Visa

Estonia publishes a transit visa product for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.

Airport Transit Visa (A Visa)

Permits passage through the international transit zone of an Estonian (Schengen) airport between connecting flights, without entering the Schengen Area.

~$97

Required for certain nationalities transiting through Schengen airports. Holders remain in the international area and do not enter the Schengen territory. Fee EUR 90. Many nationalities are exempt from the airport transit visa requirement.

Apply here ↗

FAQ

Estonia Visa Requirements FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Estonia?

It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter Estonia visa-free. If your country is not listed, you will likely need to apply for an Estonia tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Which countries can visit Estonia without a visa?

92 countries can visit Estonia without a visa in 2026, including: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia. Use Earth Visa to check whether your specific passport grants visa-free access to Estonia.

How do I apply for an Estonia tourist visa?

If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry to Estonia, you typically need to apply at an Estonia embassy or consulate in your home country. Requirements generally include:

  • Valid passport
  • Completed application form
  • Passport-sized photos
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of onward travel
  • Travel insurance
  • Proof of sufficient funds

Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.

How long can I stay in Estonia without a visa?

The maximum visa-free stay duration in Estonia varies by nationality. Common allowances are 30, 60, or 90 days. See the visa-free country list above for specific stay durations per nationality.

By nationality

Estonia Visa Guides by Nationality

Step-by-step Estonia visa requirements, fees and document checklists for travellers from these countries. Nationalities in the access lists above link straight to their own guides.

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