🇪🇪Estonia Visa for New Zealand Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Please click here (PDF checklist ↗) for the document checklist Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) - A valid travel document which is issued within previous 10 years, contains at least two blank pages for visas and is valid at least 3 months after the expiration date of the visa; - A filled in and signed application form. In case several persons (minors or a spouse) are covered by the same travel document, individual application forms must be filled in and signed by the persons concerned, in case of minors signed by the parental authority or the legal guardian. A minor at least 15 years old may lodge and sign a visa application personally; - Photo (size 35x45mm); - 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. New Zealand. Alternatively, you may take out a dedicated Schengen insurance. - 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, and - repatriation of mortal remains. - Please note that most New Zealand policies are invalid if they do not cover you from departure from New Zealand until return to New Zealand, i.e. departure date and arrival date in New Zealand must be included in the policy - 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; - 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 A document from the establishment providing the accommodation or any other appropriate document indicating the accommodation envisaged. - 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.

Please click here (PDF checklist ↗) for the document checklist - travel document which is issued within previous 10 years, contains at least two blank pages for visas and is valid at least 3 months after the expiration date of the visa; - fully completed and signed application form; - photo (size 35x45 mm); - insurance policy covering expenses due to illness or injury during the period of validity of the visa, in case of a multiple entry visa until the end of the first intended period of stay; - documents indicating the purpose of journey, e.g. confirmation letter from the host or documents proving that applicant is going to work in Estonia (confirmation from the employer, registration of short-term employment) or documents proving that applicant is going to study in Estonia. During the examination of an application, a consular officer may request additional documents. - proof of finances - General requirement is 70 euros per day (2100 euros per month) in Estonia or 800 euros per month for working and studying in Estonia. - at the time of submission of the application, biometrical data – 10 fingerprints of the applicant is collected; children under the age of 12 and persons for whom fingerprinting is physically impossible shall be exempt from the requirement to give fingerprints; - visa fee