🇦🇺→🇪🇪Australia→Estonia

• General requirements irrespective of the purpose of travel
• proof of residence;
• proof of visa status - current VEVO (Visa Entitlement Verification Online);
• reservation of return or round ticket, including confirmation of the booking of an organised trip including a detailed itinerary; in the case of transit: visa or other entry permit for the third country of destination; tickets for onward journey;
• proof of financial means in the country of residence (including recent bank statements showing movement of means over a certain period (minimum last three months);
• proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation (such as invitation from host). Some Member States may require that proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation is provided by means of a specific form;
• Insurance policy valid in Schengen countries with a coverage of at least 30.000 EUR for the entire duration of stay in Schengen area;
• Travel and medical insurance
• All applicants must submit a valid travel insurance. The insurance should as a main rule be taken out in your country of residence, i.e. Australia. Alternatively, you may take out a dedicated Schengen insurance.
• The travel insurance must have a minimum cover of at least EUR 30,000 for:
• medical treatment,
• medical repatriation, and
• repatriation of mortal remains.
• Please note that most Australian policies are invalid if they do not cover you from departure from Australia until return to Australia, i.e. departure date and arrival date in Australia must be included in the policy
• If a minor travels without their legal guardian(s):
• consent of parental authority (both parents) or legal guardian(s) either through a notarised certificate or a form signed at the consulate or at the external service provider;
• photocopy of passport of parental authority or legal guardian(s);
• copy of original birth certificate of the minor issued by the responsible authority.
• If a minor travels with one of their legal guardian(s):
• consent of the parental authority or legal guardian not travelling with the minor must be provided through a notarised certificate or a form signed at the consulate or at the external service provider; if only one parent has legal guardianship of the minor, the relevant court documents must be provided;
• photocopy of passport of the authorising parental authority or legal guardian(s);
• copy of original birth certificate of the minor issued by the responsible authority.
• Documents to be submitted by applicants depending on the purpose of travel
• Tourism or visiting family/friends
• Business, conference, cultural, religious or political event
• Official invitation letter from a firm, host organisation, educational establishment or an authority to attend meetings, conferences or events, containing detailed information concerning:
• address and contacts of the inviting entity;
• name and position of the countersigning person;
• purpose and duration of stay;
• person or entity who will bear the travel and living costs (if applicable);
• Documents proving the applicants employment status in the company (for example, contract, proof of social security contribution).
• Medical treatment
• a certificate from a medical doctor and/or a medical institution advising that the treatment is necessary;
• an official document from the receiving medical institution confirming that it can perform the specific medical treatment, an estimation of costs and an indication that the patient will be accepted accordingly;
• proof of prepayment or sufficient financial means to pay for the medical treatment and related expenses.
• Insurance policy valid in Schengen countries with a coverage of at least 30.000 EUR for the entire duration of stay in Schengen area;
• All applicants must submit a valid travel insurance. The insurance should as a main rule be taken out in your country of residence, i.e. Australia. Alternatively, you may take out a dedicated Schengen insurance.

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The travel insurance must cover the entire Schengen area, i.e. where you have to specify countries you are travelling to, you must list all the Schengen countries or choose a region which includes the Schengen area.

A document from the establishment providing the accommodation or any other appropriate document indicating the accommodation envisaged.

The travel insurance must cover the entire Schengen area, i.e. where you have to specify countries you are travelling to, you must list all the Schengen countries or choose a region which includes the Schengen area.The travel insurance must have a minimum cover of at least EUR 30,000 for:medical treatment,medical repatriation, andrepatriation of mortal remains.Please note that most Australian policies are invalid if they do not cover you from departure from Australia until return to Australia, i.e. departure date and arrival date in Australia must be included in the policy

Required Documents and Information · For example: · 10.Visa fee · Additional Information Required

• Valid travel document (passport)
• Completed application form
• Photograph
• Travel medical insurance
• Documents indicating the purpose of travel
• Invitation or confirmation letter from a host in Estonia; or
• Documents confirming employment in Estonia (e.g. employer confirmation, registration of short-term employment); or
• Documents confirming studies in Estonia.
• Employment and education details (BIOGRAPHICAL DATA FORM)
• Social media information (BIOGRAPHICAL DATA FORM)
• Family information (CLOSE REALTIVES AND FAMILY MEMBERS)
• Security declaration (BIOGRAPHICAL DATA FORM)

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Issued within the previous 10 years, containing at least two blank visa pages, and valid for at least three months beyond the intended visa expiry date.

The application form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant.

One recent passport-style photograph (35 × 45 mm) and not older than 6 months old.

An insurance policy covering medical expenses arising from illness or injury for the entire period of visa validity. As a rule, travel medical insurance must be valid for the whole period of requested visa

Please note that during the examination of the application, the Consular Officer may request additional documents.

6.Proof of sufficient financial means

Evidence of adequate financial means for the stay in Estonia, including proof of income for the past three months (amount, regularity, and source)

General requirement: €70 per day (or €2,100 per month)

7. Criminal record certificate

A criminal record certificate from the applicant’s country of residence (or proof that such a certificate cannot be obtained), issued within the last six months and duly apostilled. Applicants residing in Australia must provide an Australian Federal Police (AFP) police check.

8.Service history declaration (if applicable - ADDITIONAL FORM 1)

Applicants who currently work or have previously worked in foreign intelligence services, security services, armed forces, or other force structures must submit documents confirming service history, rank, and retirement or reserve status, where applicable.

This requirement does not apply to NATO citizens or if such information has previously been submitted and remains unchanged.

9. Biometric data

At the time of application submission, biometric data (10 fingerprints) will be collected. Children under 12 years of age and persons for whom fingerprinting is physically impossible are exempt from this requirement.

The applicable visa fee must be paid at the time of application.

Information regarding current employment, studies, and other relevant personal circumstances.

Not required if previously submitted with a D-visa or long-term residence permit application.

Details of the applicant’s social media accounts.

Information about close relatives and family members. If a foreign national applying for a long-stay visa has close relatives or family members. Immediate family members for whom at least basic information must be provided are the applicant’s parents; minor children; adult children who are unable to support themselves due to health conditions or disability; and the spouse or registered partner.

A declaration regarding any past or present involvement with criminal, terrorist, or extremist organisations, including related contacts, activities in controlled territories, handling of weapons or explosives, or involvement in crimes against humanity or war crimes.