Please note that the following essentials must be met by all applicants submitting their applications for a visa. When applying for a visa the applicant must verify their identity by producing employee of the internal passport. Also each customer should fill data processing consent form.

Applications shall be lodged not earlier than 6 months and not later than 15 calendar days before the start of the intended visit. Holders of a multiple-entry visa may lodge the application before the expiry of the existing visa.

Visa application may also be submitted through an authorized representative or a commercial intermediary. A representative can be:

• Close relative (spouses, children, parents). Proof of family tie and handwritten authorization must be submitted (to download the authorization form, please, click here);
• A third person possessing a notarized power of attorney for submission of the application and collection of a processed passport.
• Representatives of administrative or local government when purpose of travel is official visit. Authorization from the administration must be submitted.
• Representatives of organizations when purpose of travel is sports, culture. Authorization from the organization must be submitted.
• Travel agencies that are included to United Register of Tour Operator' of International Outbound Tourism by Federal Agency for Tourism (“Russiatourism”). The Visa Application Form must be signed personally by the applicant. Travel agencies' courier not authorized to sign Visa documents for the applicant.

**Please, note: the Visa Application Form must be signed personally by the applicant. The power of attorney doesn’t authorize a third person to sign Visa documents for the applicant!

Requirements for travel document:

Passport or other valid travel document should be issued within previous 10 years and valid at least three months beyond the planned departure from Estonia. Please ensure that your passport is not damaged and has at least two blank pages to which a visa can be affixed, if not a new passport must be obtained before submitting your application.

Requirements for minors:

Important! The application form has to be signed by a parent or legal custodian.

In addition to the mandatory documentation required:

• Copy of the birth certificate.
• Consent of the parental authority or legal guardian should be required only if the minor travels alone or only with one parent. Exceptions should be made to this if the single parent with whom the minor is to travel holds the parental authority alone (i.e. in cases where the other parent has deceased or been deprived of custody, e.g. a death certificate of the other parent or a court degree vesting custody exclusively in the parent who is signing the application would be requested).
• Copy of the valid Schengen visa of the parent(s) travelling with the minor for whom a visa is not applied at the same time with the parent(s).

Requirements for third-country nationals:

Proof of legal residence in the Russian Federation in line with federal legislation (e.g. residence permit, long-term visa or FMS registration), valid for at least three months after the planned return from the Schengen area or a document proving that the applicant has applied for a renewal of proof of legal residence. If not resident, proof of legal presence in the Russian Federation and justification for submitting visa application in the Russian Federation instead of the country of residence.

Requirements to Travel Medical Insurance:

A medical insurance is compulsory for visitors to Estonia and other Schengen states. The insurance must cover at least 30,000 Euro and include costs for medical treatment, hospitalization and repatriation due to injury or medical reasons. The insurance must be valid in all Schengen states and cover the total length of the visit.

The insurance certificate must be shown when the application is submitted. Please note that you have to bring your travel insurance with you when traveling due to inspections of relevant documents at the border control when entering the Schengen.

Copies of domestic passport

Copies of domestic passport presenting the following information must be attached to an application:

Information regarding person data

Information regarding address of residence

Information regarding international passport

Information regarding civil status

1. Fees listed below are per applicant, including children 6 years of age and above.
2. In addition to the visa fee, there is a service charge of 16.4 EUR (inclusive of VAT) per application - to be paid in Russian Rubles only (in cash or by card).
3. The visa fees and service charges once paid are not refundable.

Details for Your Information

Ordinary Fee

For the citizens of Ukraine (non-biometric passport holders only) an application for an urgent processing can be lodged with the processing time - 3 working days. The visa fee is 70 EUR.

The Visa Fee is waived for (all citizens)

1. Children below six;
2. pupils, students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose of study or educational training;
3. Researchers travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research as defined in Recommendation 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament;
4. Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations;
5. Family members (spouses, children under 21 or dependent adult children, dependent parents) of citizens of Estonia or EU country, EEA country or the Swiss Confederation;
6. Persons invited by Parliament or the Estonian Government;
7. Holders of diplomatic and official duty passports.

Please note that the Service Fee is waived for Children below 6 years.

Harmonized list of supporting documents to be submitted by applicants for a Schengen visa in the Russian Federation: tourism/other private visits

1. A passport that must be valid for at least three months beyond the visa expiry date, have at least two blank pages, and be issued less than ten years ago. Please note: Estonia does not recognize Russian non-biometric passports. Therefore, Russian citizens can only apply for a visa at the Estonian Embassy or VFS visa application centers with a biometric passport.
2. Visa application form ;
3. Photo 35×45 (color, on a light background, taken within the last six months)
4. Health insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000, valid in the Schengen area and covering the first visit on the requested visa. Please note: The Embassy does not accept insurance policies issued by Russian insurance companies. The Embassy recommends obtaining insurance in the European Union with the assistance of the inviting person. If necessary, the inviting person may use the services of an insurance broker.
5. The original and a full copy of the applicant’s internal passport (from 14 years of age, copies of all pages, including pages without marks).
6. Transportation and Accommodation
   – Round-trip tickets or reservations, or proof of use of other transportation (copies of vehicle registration and driver's license, proof of right to use a car or other means of transport, contract with a carrier, etc. ) –
   Proof of accommodation (e.g., hotel reservation, rental agreement, voucher). Not required if the purpose of the trip is to visit relatives or friends and the invitation states that accommodation is provided by the host. Documents confirming the purpose of the trip.
7. Proof of sufficient funds ( the applicant must have 70 euros available for each day of their stay in Estonia )
   – Bank statements of the applicant showing banking transactions for the last three months, as well as the balance at the beginning and end of this period.
   – Information on employment history, provided from the information resources of the Pension and Social Insurance Fund of the Russian Federation – is obtained through the State Services portal. The document must be signed with an electronic signature. The document (electronically signed file) must be sent tothe Embassy's email address [email protected] . The subject of the email must include the applicant's first name, last name (in Latin letters, as in the passport data), and date of birth.
   – A sponsorship letter , if the costs of the stay are covered by the sponsor. The letter must contain the following information:
   
   • applicant's full name, date and place of birth;
   • sponsor's full name, date and place of birth, Estonian personal identification code (if any), address and contact details of the sponsor, and the relationship between the sponsor and the applicant;
   • purpose and duration of the trip;
   • list of expenses covered by the sponsor;
   • sponsor's bank statement containing banking transactions for the last three months;
   • copy of the sponsor's passport or identity card and copy of the Estonian residence permit (both sides), if the sponsor lives in Estonia and is not an EU citizen. If the sponsor lives in Estonia, the sponsorship letter together with copies of the documents must be digitally signed and sent to the Embassy's e-mail address [email protected] . The subject of the letter must include the applicant's first name, last name (in Latin letters, as in the passport) and date of birth.
8. Additional documents for minors
   : Original and a copy of the birth certificate. Notarized consent to leave the country. The document must be signed by the parent or guardian who is not traveling with the child, or signed by both parents (or guardians) if the minor is traveling alone. In the latter case, the document must also indicate the details of the adult who will be responsible for the minor during their stay in the Schengen area. Confirmation of sole custody, if applicable. Visa or other document of the accompanying adult (parent). If the parent's first or last name differs from that indicated on the child's birth certificate, additional documents (marriage certificate, court order, or other evidence) confirming the change of first or last name and the relationship between the parent and the child must be provided.
9. Documents to be provided depending on the applicant’s occupation
   9.1. Employees :
   – A letter from the employer indicating:
   
   • Position and salary,
   • Date of employment (and if the employment relationship is fixed-term, the date of termination of employment)
   • Salary information (or Form 2NDFL) for the last 6 months.
   9.2. Sole proprietors :
   – Confirmation of economic activity (e.g. Form 2NDFL or 3NDFL).
   – An extract from the Unified Register of SMEs or a certificate of individual entrepreneurship.
   9.3. Schoolchildren/students :
   – A certificate from the educational institution on the applicant’s enrollment or a student card (original and copy).
   9.4. Pensioners :
   – Pension certificate (original and copy) or a certificate from Gosuslugi signed with an electronic signature on the assigned pension.
   9.5. Unemployed :
   – A document confirming the applicant's ties to Russia (e.g., a certificate confirming a civil status act or property ownership).
   – A copy of the page of the work record book containing personal data and copies of the pages indicating the holder's work experience for at least the last three years (if applicable).
   
10. List of documents to be provided depending on the purpose of the trip
    10.1. Visiting relatives and friends
    – A digitally signed written invitation from the host. Copies of additional documents must also be digitally signed along with the invitation. The invitation from the host can be drawn up in free form and include the following information:
    • Details of the inviter – first name, last name, Estonian personal identification code;
    • Details of the invitee – first name, last name, date of birth;
    • Family relationship. Documents confirming the family relationship must be attached to the invitation (if the civil status data is not entered in the Estonian Population Register);
    • Time and duration of the trip (exact dates of the first trip or trips);
    • Place of residence of the invited person during their stay in Estonia.
    The Estonian Embassy in Moscow recommends using the following sample invitation form -DOCX.
    The invitation must be digitally signed and sent to the Embassy’s email address [email protected]. The subject of the email must contain the applicant’s first name, last name (in Latin letters, as indicated in the passport), and date of birth. A printout of this invitation must be enclosed with the visa application.
    – A copy of the host person’s Estonian identity document (passport, ID card, residence permit card). The inviter’s personal identification code must be visible on the copy.
    – Documents confirming the family relationship (if applicable). Not required if the civil status data confirming the family relationship (birth, marriage, etc.) have been entered in the Estonian Population Register and the degree of relationship, together with the data of the relatives, is indicated in the invitation.
    10.2. Official visits (members of official delegations):
    – A letter issued by a competent Russian authority (e.g. a note from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs), confirming that the applicant is a member of the Russian delegation traveling to Estonia.
    – A copy of the official invitation.
    10.3. Education (schoolchildren, students, postgraduates and their accompanying teachers):
    – A digitally signed written invitation from an educational institution located in Estonia, or a digitally signed notice of admission to studies or courses, or a student card of an Estonian educational institution.
    10.4. Culture (participants in scientific, cultural and artistic events):
    – An invitation to participate in the event from the host organization (digitally signed).
    10.5. Sports (participants in international sports events and accompanying persons in their professional capacity):
    – A digitally signed invitation from the host organization (competent authority, Estonian sports federation or Estonian Olympic Committee), containing, among other things, information on the role of the invitees in the upcoming event.
    10.6. Tourism
    – A booking confirmation or other relevant document on participation in an organized tourism trip. If it is private tourism, a detailed description of the travel plan;
    10.7. Business
    10.7.1. Business – General – An official invitation from the host party, digitally signed by an authorized representative of the company, containing the following information:
    • personal information of the invited person (full name as in passport, date of birth);
    • purpose and duration of the visit;
    • field of activity, type of business of the company;
    • full address of the company and details of contact persons;
    • name and position of the person signing the invitation;
    • details of who will bear the expenses of travel and accommodation of the applicant.
    The invitation must be digitally signed and sent to the Embassy's email address. [email protected] . The subject line of the email must include the applicant's first name, last name (in Latin letters, as in their passport), and date of birth. A printout of the invitation must be attached to the visa application.
    If the invitation is signed by a person not listed in the Business Register as having the right of representative signature in the organization, a digitally signed document substantiating this right must be attached to the invitation. or – Other confirmation of the purpose of the stay (e.g., information about participation in a conference, an entrance ticket to an exhibition or trade fair, business correspondence, or a business trip program).
    10.7.2. Business drivers (international freight and passenger transport) :
    – A written request from the Russian National Association of Carriers (ASMAP or RAS) or the national association of carriers of the destination Member State (for Estonia – ERAA) indicating the purpose, duration and frequency of trips.
    – A written request from companies registered in the EU or in third countries engaged in international road transport indicating the purpose, route, duration and frequency of trips. The request from companies registered in Estonia must be signed with a digital signature.
    – Documents related to the transport company: registration number required by the national legislation of the destination Member State or the Russian Federation, and the contract between the company established in the Russian Federation or a third country and its partner company in the destination Member State (if applicable).
    – Documents related to the driver:
    • driving license;
    • document certifying the right to drive a vehicle;
    • copy of the registration certificate of a truck, trailer or bus;
    • license or permit for long-distance transport of goods or passengers.
    10.7.3. Business — Employees of train, refrigerated truck and locomotive crews :
    – A written request from the competent Russian railway company (OAO RZD with its branches and OAO Refservis) or the competent Estonian railway company indicating the purpose, duration and frequency of trips. The request from the Estonian railway transport undertaking must be signed with a digital signature.
    10.7.4. Business — Seafarers :
    – A full copy of the seafarer’s book.
    – A copy of the employment contract.
    – A certificate of employment from the recruitment agency/crew management company.
    – An invitation from the EU transport agency and from the Russian sending agency.
    The invitation letter from both agencies must be on official company letterhead, stamped, signed, and bear the name and position of the authorized person signing it, and must contain the following details:
    • Full personal details of the seafarer (name, place and date of birth);
    • Passport and seafarer identity document numbers, indicating the date of issue and period of validity;
    • The seafarer’s position on the vessel (in the case of a group of seafarers, this information may be included in a list signed, stamped and attached to the invitation letter);
    • Name of the vessel;
    • Port and date of embarkation;
    • Duration of the contract;
    • The route the seafarer will follow until arrival in the Member State destination/transit.
    10.7.5. Business — Journalists :
    – A certificate or other document issued by a professional organization certifying that the person is a professional journalist.– A letter from the employer stating that the purpose of the trip is journalistic work.
    10.8. Medical reasons (persons traveling for medical reasons and accompanying persons):
    – An official document from a Russian medical institution certifying the need for treatment and (in some cases) for accompanying the patient, as well as proof of sufficient financial means to pay for the treatment.– Proof of payment of a deposit to cover the costs of treatment (if applicable).
    10.9. Other — Owners of property in Estonia and their close relatives:
    – An application prepared by the applicant notifying that he or she owns real estate in Estonia, indicating the exact address of the property and the registration or cadastral number.
    – In the case of close relatives, documents confirming the relationship. Not required if data on civil status acts confirming family ties (birth, marriage, etc.) are entered into the Estonian Population Register.
    10.10. Other – transit
    – If applicable, documents related to onward travel to the final destination (visa or other entry permit to a third country of destination; tickets for onward travel).Invitor’s details – first name, last name, Estonian personal identification code;
11. Citizens of other countries: original and copy of proof of residence in Russia (valid residence permit in the Russian Federation or long-term visa, as well as registration at the place of stay).
12. During the visa application review process, the consul may require you to submit additional documents.

• The photograph for each visa applicant must be an un-mounted, full face photo, as described below
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.
• One photograph must be submitted. The photograph should be glued to the application form

Photo Size

• 35 mm x 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure not less than 30 mm

the photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
• The face should cover about 70-80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• In general, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
• Sunglasses or other wear, which detracts from the face, are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (an eye patch, for example).
• A photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Note: Please follow these ICAO instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete

If you wish to apply for a Schengen Visa not exceeding 90 days in a half year period, you can download the requisite Visa Application Form from the below given link.

Electronic application form

Filling the electronic Application form:

• Enter your e-mail address as well as the anti-spam symbols required to proceed.
• Fill in the application according to the instructions. Make sure to read all the instructions carefully and provide as much information as possible. Avoid typing errors and if in doubt, click on the "?" symbol next to the appropriate field for additional information.
• After completing the visa application, you will be provided with the number of your visa application and the filled form will be sent to your e-mail address as a pdf file. You will also be given the choice to print the form out immediately.

After completing the online application, the form must be printed out and signed before submitting it, together with other required documents to an Estonian foreign representation for processing. Only a signed application is valid for applying for a visa! NB! In case information on the visa application is incorrect, you should fill in a new application form, print it and sign it again.

Our managers can assist you in visa application form filling in the visa center.

Please note that the following essentials must be met by all applicants submitting their applications for a visa. When applying for a visa the applicant must verify their identity by producing employee of the internal passport.

Applications shall be lodged not earlier than 6 months and not later than 15 calendar days before the start of the intended visit. Holders of a multiple-entry visa may lodge the application before the expiry of the existing visa.

Visa application may also be submitted through an authorized representative or a commercial intermediary. A representative may be:

• Close relative (spouses, children, parents). Proof of family tie and handwritten authorization must be submitted (to download the authorization form, please, click here);
• A third person possessing a notarized power of attorney for submission of the application and collection of a processed passport.
• Representatives of administrative or local government when purpose of travel is official visit. Authorization from the administration must be submitted.
• Representatives of organizations when purpose of travel is sports, culture. Authorization from the organization must be submitted.

**Please, note: the Visa Application Form must be signed personally by the applicant. The power of attorney doesn’t authorize a third person to sign Visa documents for the applicant!

Requirements for travel document:

Passport or other valid travel document should be issued within previous 10 years and valid at least three months beyond the planned departure from Estonia. Please ensure that your passport is not damaged and has at least two blank pages to which a visa can be affixed, if not a new passport must be obtained before submitting your application.

Requirements for minors:

Important! The application form has to be signed by a parent or legal custodian.

In addition to the compulsory documentation required:

• Copy of the birth certificate.
• Consent of the parental authority or legal guardian should be required only if the minor travels alone or only with one parent. Exceptions should be made to this if the single parent with whom the minor is to travel holds the parental authority alone (i.e. in cases where the other parent has deceased or been deprived of custody, e.g. a death certificate of the other parent or a court degree vesting custody exclusively in the parent who is signing the application would be requested).

Copy of the valid Schengen visa of the parent(s) travelling with the minor for whom a visa is not applied at the same time with the parent(s).

Requirements for third-country nationals:

Proof of legal residence in the Russian Federation in line with federal legislation (e.g. residence permit, long-term visa or FMS registration), valid for at least three months after the planned return from the Schengen area or a document proving that the applicant has applied for a renewal of proof of legal residence. If not resident, proof of legal presence in the Russian Federation and justification for submitting visa application in the Russian Federation instead of the country of residence.

Requirements to Travel Medical Insurance:

A medical insurance is compulsory for visitors to Estonia and other Schengen states. The insurance must cover at least 30,000 Euro and include costs for medical treatment, hospitalization and repatriation due to injury or medical reasons. The insurance must be valid in all Schengen states and cover the total length of the visit.

The insurance certificate must be shown when the application is submitted. Please note that you have to bring your travel insurance with you when traveling due to inspections of relevant documents at the border control when entering the Schengen.

1. Fees listed below are per applicant, including children 6 years of age and above.
2. In addition to the visa fee, there is a service charge of 16.4 EUR (inclusive of VAT) per application - to be paid in Russian Rubles only (in cash or by card).
3. The visa fees and service charges once paid are not refundable.

Details for Your Information

Ordinary Fee

For the citizens of Ukraine (non-biometric passport holders only) an application for an urgent processing can be lodged with the processing time - 3 working days. The visa fee is 70 EUR.

The Visa Fee is waived for (all citizens)

1. Children below six;
2. pupils, students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose of study or educational training;
3. Researchers travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research as defined in Recommendation 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament;
4. Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations;
5. Family members (spouses, children under 21 or dependent adult children, dependent parents) of citizens of Estonia or EU country, EEA country or the Swiss Confederation;
6. Persons invited by Parliament or the Estonian Government;
7. Holders of diplomatic and official duty passports.

Please note that the Service Fee is waived for Children below 6 years.

Harmonized list of supporting documents to be submitted by applicants for a Schengen visa in the Russian Federation: Business/work

1. A passport that must be valid for at least three months beyond the visa expiry date, have at least two blank pages, and be issued less than ten years ago. Please note: Estonia does not recognize Russian non-biometric passports. Therefore, Russian citizens can only apply for a visa at the Estonian Embassy or VFS visa application centers with a biometric passport.
2. Visa application form ;
3. Photo 35×45 (color, on a light background, taken within the last six months)
4. Health insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000, valid in the Schengen area and covering the first visit on the requested visa. Please note: The Embassy does not accept insurance policies issued by Russian insurance companies. The Embassy recommends obtaining insurance in the European Union with the assistance of the inviting person. If necessary, the inviting person may use the services of an insurance broker.
5. The original and a full copy of the applicant’s internal passport (from 14 years of age, copies of all pages, including pages without marks).
6. Transportation and Accommodation
   – Round-trip tickets or reservations, or proof of use of other transportation (copies of vehicle registration and driver's license, proof of right to use a car or other means of transport, contract with a carrier, etc. ) –
   Proof of accommodation (e.g., hotel reservation, rental agreement, voucher). Not required if the purpose of the trip is to visit relatives or friends and the invitation states that accommodation is provided by the host. Documents confirming the purpose of the trip.
7. Proof of sufficient funds ( the applicant must have 70 euros available for each day of their stay in Estonia )
   – Bank statements of the applicant showing banking transactions for the last three months, as well as the balance at the beginning and end of this period.
   – Information on employment history, provided from the information resources of the Pension and Social Insurance Fund of the Russian Federation – is obtained through the State Services portal. The document must be signed with an electronic signature. The document (electronically signed file) must be sent tothe Embassy's email address [email protected] . The subject of the email must include the applicant's first name, last name (in Latin letters, as in the passport data), and date of birth.
   – A sponsorship letter , if the costs of the stay are covered by the sponsor. The letter must contain the following information:
   
   • applicant's full name, date and place of birth;
   • sponsor's full name, date and place of birth, Estonian personal identification code (if any), address and contact details of the sponsor, and the relationship between the sponsor and the applicant;
   • purpose and duration of the trip;
   • list of expenses covered by the sponsor;
   • sponsor's bank statement containing banking transactions for the last three months;
   • copy of the sponsor's passport or identity card and copy of the Estonian residence permit (both sides), if the sponsor lives in Estonia and is not an EU citizen. If the sponsor lives in Estonia, the sponsorship letter together with copies of the documents must be digitally signed and sent to the Embassy's e-mail address [email protected] . The subject of the letter must include the applicant's first name, last name (in Latin letters, as in the passport) and date of birth.
8. Additional documents for minors
   : Original and a copy of the birth certificate. Notarized consent to leave the country. The document must be signed by the parent or guardian who is not traveling with the child, or signed by both parents (or guardians) if the minor is traveling alone. In the latter case, the document must also indicate the details of the adult who will be responsible for the minor during their stay in the Schengen area. Confirmation of sole custody, if applicable. Visa or other document of the accompanying adult (parent). If the parent's first or last name differs from that indicated on the child's birth certificate, additional documents (marriage certificate, court order, or other evidence) confirming the change of first or last name and the relationship between the parent and the child must be provided.
9. Documents to be provided depending on the applicant’s occupation
   9.1. Employees :
   – A letter from the employer indicating:
   
   • Position and salary,
   • Date of employment (and if the employment relationship is fixed-term, the date of termination of employment)
   • Salary information (or Form 2NDFL) for the last 6 months.
   9.2. Sole proprietors :
   – Confirmation of economic activity (e.g. Form 2NDFL or 3NDFL).
   – An extract from the Unified Register of SMEs or a certificate of individual entrepreneurship.
   9.3. Schoolchildren/students :
   – A certificate from the educational institution on the applicant’s enrollment or a student card (original and copy).
   9.4. Pensioners :
   – Pension certificate (original and copy) or a certificate from Gosuslugi signed with an electronic signature on the assigned pension.
   9.5. Unemployed :
   – A document confirming the applicant's ties to Russia (e.g., a certificate confirming a civil status act or property ownership).
   – A copy of the page of the work record book containing personal data and copies of the pages indicating the holder's work experience for at least the last three years (if applicable).
   
10. List of documents to be provided depending on the purpose of the trip
    10.1. Visiting relatives and friends
    – A digitally signed written invitation from the host. Copies of additional documents must also be digitally signed along with the invitation. The invitation from the host can be drawn up in free form and include the following information:
    • Details of the inviter – first name, last name, Estonian personal identification code;
    • Details of the invitee – first name, last name, date of birth;
    • Family relationship. Documents confirming the family relationship must be attached to the invitation (if the civil status data is not entered in the Estonian Population Register);
    • Time and duration of the trip (exact dates of the first trip or trips);
    • Place of residence of the invited person during their stay in Estonia.
    The Estonian Embassy in Moscow recommends using the following sample invitation form -DOCX.
    The invitation must be digitally signed and sent to the Embassy’s email address [email protected]. The subject of the email must contain the applicant’s first name, last name (in Latin letters, as indicated in the passport), and date of birth. A printout of this invitation must be enclosed with the visa application.
    – A copy of the host person’s Estonian identity document (passport, ID card, residence permit card). The inviter’s personal identification code must be visible on the copy.
    – Documents confirming the family relationship (if applicable). Not required if the civil status data confirming the family relationship (birth, marriage, etc.) have been entered in the Estonian Population Register and the degree of relationship, together with the data of the relatives, is indicated in the invitation.
    10.2. Official visits (members of official delegations):
    – A letter issued by a competent Russian authority (e.g. a note from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs), confirming that the applicant is a member of the Russian delegation traveling to Estonia.
    – A copy of the official invitation.
    10.3. Education (schoolchildren, students, postgraduates and their accompanying teachers):
    – A digitally signed written invitation from an educational institution located in Estonia, or a digitally signed notice of admission to studies or courses, or a student card of an Estonian educational institution.
    10.4. Culture (participants in scientific, cultural and artistic events):
    – An invitation to participate in the event from the host organization (digitally signed).
    10.5. Sports (participants in international sports events and accompanying persons in their professional capacity):
    – A digitally signed invitation from the host organization (competent authority, Estonian sports federation or Estonian Olympic Committee), containing, among other things, information on the role of the invitees in the upcoming event.
    10.6. Tourism
    – A booking confirmation or other relevant document on participation in an organized tourism trip. If it is private tourism, a detailed description of the travel plan;
    10.7. Business
    10.7.1. Business – General – An official invitation from the host party, digitally signed by an authorized representative of the company, containing the following information:
    • personal information of the invited person (full name as in passport, date of birth);
    • purpose and duration of the visit;
    • field of activity, type of business of the company;
    • full address of the company and details of contact persons;
    • name and position of the person signing the invitation;
    • details of who will bear the expenses of travel and accommodation of the applicant.
    The invitation must be digitally signed and sent to the Embassy's email address. [email protected] . The subject line of the email must include the applicant's first name, last name (in Latin letters, as in their passport), and date of birth. A printout of the invitation must be attached to the visa application.
    If the invitation is signed by a person not listed in the Business Register as having the right of representative signature in the organization, a digitally signed document substantiating this right must be attached to the invitation. or – Other confirmation of the purpose of the stay (e.g., information about participation in a conference, an entrance ticket to an exhibition or trade fair, business correspondence, or a business trip program).
    10.7.2. Business drivers (international freight and passenger transport) :
    – A written request from the Russian National Association of Carriers (ASMAP or RAS) or the national association of carriers of the destination Member State (for Estonia – ERAA) indicating the purpose, duration and frequency of trips.
    – A written request from companies registered in the EU or in third countries engaged in international road transport indicating the purpose, route, duration and frequency of trips. The request from companies registered in Estonia must be signed with a digital signature.
    – Documents related to the transport company: registration number required by the national legislation of the destination Member State or the Russian Federation, and the contract between the company established in the Russian Federation or a third country and its partner company in the destination Member State (if applicable).
    – Documents related to the driver:
    • driving license;
    • document certifying the right to drive a vehicle;
    • copy of the registration certificate of a truck, trailer or bus;
    • license or permit for long-distance transport of goods or passengers.
    10.7.3. Business — Employees of train, refrigerated truck and locomotive crews :
    – A written request from the competent Russian railway company (OAO RZD with its branches and OAO Refservis) or the competent Estonian railway company indicating the purpose, duration and frequency of trips. The request from the Estonian railway transport undertaking must be signed with a digital signature.
    10.7.4. Business — Seafarers :
    – A full copy of the seafarer’s book.
    – A copy of the employment contract.
    – A certificate of employment from the recruitment agency/crew management company.
    – An invitation from the EU transport agency and from the Russian sending agency.
    The invitation letter from both agencies must be on official company letterhead, stamped, signed, and bear the name and position of the authorized person signing it, and must contain the following details:
    • Full personal details of the seafarer (name, place and date of birth);
    • Passport and seafarer identity document numbers, indicating the date of issue and period of validity;
    • The seafarer’s position on the vessel (in the case of a group of seafarers, this information may be included in a list signed, stamped and attached to the invitation letter);
    • Name of the vessel;
    • Port and date of embarkation;
    • Duration of the contract;
    • The route the seafarer will follow until arrival in the Member State destination/transit.
    10.7.5. Business — Journalists :
    – A certificate or other document issued by a professional organization certifying that the person is a professional journalist.– A letter from the employer stating that the purpose of the trip is journalistic work.
    10.8. Medical reasons (persons traveling for medical reasons and accompanying persons):
    – An official document from a Russian medical institution certifying the need for treatment and (in some cases) for accompanying the patient, as well as proof of sufficient financial means to pay for the treatment.– Proof of payment of a deposit to cover the costs of treatment (if applicable).
    10.9. Other — Owners of property in Estonia and their close relatives:
    – An application prepared by the applicant notifying that he or she owns real estate in Estonia, indicating the exact address of the property and the registration or cadastral number.
    – In the case of close relatives, documents confirming the relationship. Not required if data on civil status acts confirming family ties (birth, marriage, etc.) are entered into the Estonian Population Register.
    10.10. Other – transit
    – If applicable, documents related to onward travel to the final destination (visa or other entry permit to a third country of destination; tickets for onward travel).Invitor’s details – first name, last name, Estonian personal identification code;
11. Citizens of other countries: original and copy of proof of residence in Russia (valid residence permit in the Russian Federation or long-term visa, as well as registration at the place of stay).
12. During the visa application review process, the consul may require you to submit additional documents.

• The photograph for each visa applicant must be an un-mounted, full face photo, as described below
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.
• One photograph must be submitted. The photograph should be glued to the application form

Photo Size

• 35 mm x 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure not less than 30 mm

the photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
• The face should cover about 70-80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• In general, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
• Sunglasses or other wear, which detracts from the face, are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (an eye patch, for example).
• A photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Note: Please follow these ICAO instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete

If you wish to apply for a Schengen Visa not exceeding 90 days in a half year period, you can download the requisite Visa Application Form from the below given link.

Electronic application form

Filling the electronic Application form:

• Enter your e-mail address as well as the anti-spam symbols required to proceed.
• Fill in the application according to the instructions. Make sure to read all the instructions carefully and provide as much information as possible. Avoid typing errors and if in doubt, click on the "?" symbol next to the appropriate field for additional information.
• After completing the visa application, you will be provided with the number of your visa application and the filled form will be sent to your e-mail address as a pdf file. You will also be given the choice to print the form out immediately.

After completing the online application, the form must be printed out and signed before submitting it, together with other required documents to an Estonian foreign representation for processing. Only a signed application is valid for applying for a visa! NB! In case information on the visa application is incorrect, you should fill in a new application form, print it and sign it again.

Our managers can assist you in visa application form filling in the visa center.

Please note that the following essentials must be met by all applicants submitting their applications for a visa. When applying for a visa the applicant must verify their identity by producing employee of the internal passport.

Applications shall be lodged not earlier than 6 months and not later than 15 calendar days before the start of the intended visit. Holders of a multiple-entry visa may lodge the application before the expiry of the existing visa.

Visa application may also be submitted through an authorized representative or a commercial intermediary. A representative may be:

• Close relative (spouses, children, parents). Proof of family tie and handwritten authorization must be submitted (to download the authorization form, please, click here);
• A third person possessing a notarized power of attorney for submission of the application and collection of a processed passport.
• Representatives of administrative or local government when purpose of travel is official visit. Authorization from the administration must be submitted.
• Representatives of organizations when purpose of travel is sports, culture. Authorization from the organization must be submitted.

**Please, note: the Visa Application Form must be signed personally by the applicant. The power of attorney doesn’t authorize a third person to sign Visa documents for the applicant!

Requirements for travel document:

Passport or other valid travel document should be issued within previous 10 years and valid at least three months beyond the planned departure from Estonia. Please ensure that your passport is not damaged and has at least two blank pages to which a visa can be affixed, if not a new passport must be obtained before submitting your application.

Requirements for minors:

Important! The application form has to be signed by a parent or legal custodian.

In addition to the compulsory documentation required:

• Copy of the birth certificate.
• Consent of the parental authority or legal guardian should be required only if the minor travels alone or only with one parent. Exceptions should be made to this if the single parent with whom the minor is to travel holds the parental authority alone (i.e. in cases where the other parent has deceased or been deprived of custody, e.g. a death certificate of the other parent or a court degree vesting custody exclusively in the parent who is signing the application would be requested).

Copy of the valid Schengen visa of the parent(s) travelling with the minor for whom a visa is not applied at the same time with the parent(s).

Requirements for third-country nationals:

Proof of legal residence in the Russian Federation in line with federal legislation (e.g. residence permit, long-term visa or FMS registration), valid for at least three months after the planned return from the Schengen area or a document proving that the applicant has applied for a renewal of proof of legal residence. If not resident, proof of legal presence in the Russian Federation and justification for submitting visa application in the Russian Federation instead of the country of residence.

Requirements to Travel Medical Insurance:

A medical insurance is compulsory for visitors to Estonia and other Schengen states. The insurance must cover at least 30,000 Euro and include costs for medical treatment, hospitalization and repatriation due to injury or medical reasons. The insurance must be valid in all Schengen states and cover the total length of the visit.

The insurance certificate must be shown when the application is submitted. Please note that you have to bring your travel insurance with you when traveling due to inspections of relevant documents at the border control when entering the Schengen.

1. Fees listed below are per applicant, including children 6 years of age and above.
2. In addition to the visa fee, there is a service charge of 16.4 EUR (inclusive of VAT) per application - to be paid in Russian Rubles only (in cash or by card).
3. The visa fees and service charges once paid are not refundable.

Details for Your Information

Ordinary Fee

For the citizens of Ukraine (non-biometric passport holders only) an application for an urgent processing can be lodged with the processing time - 3 working days. The visa fee is 70 EUR.

The Visa Fee is waived for (all citizens)

1. Children below six;
2. pupils, students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose of study or educational training;
3. Researchers travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research as defined in Recommendation 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament;
4. Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations;
5. Family members (spouses, children under 21 or dependent adult children, dependent parents) of citizens of Estonia or EU country, EEA country or the Swiss Confederation;
6. Persons invited by Parliament or the Estonian Government;
7. Holders of diplomatic and official duty passports.

Please note that the Service Fee is waived for Children below 6 years.

Harmonized list of supporting documents to be submitted by applicants for a Schengen visa in the Russian Federation: Visiting family and friends

1. A passport that must be valid for at least three months beyond the visa expiry date, have at least two blank pages, and be issued less than ten years ago. Please note: Estonia does not recognize Russian non-biometric passports. Therefore, Russian citizens can only apply for a visa at the Estonian Embassy or VFS visa application centers with a biometric passport.
2. Visa application form ;
3. Photo 35×45 (color, on a light background, taken within the last six months)
4. Health insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000, valid in the Schengen area and covering the first visit on the requested visa. Please note: The Embassy does not accept insurance policies issued by Russian insurance companies. The Embassy recommends obtaining insurance in the European Union with the assistance of the inviting person. If necessary, the inviting person may use the services of an insurance broker.
5. The original and a full copy of the applicant’s internal passport (from 14 years of age, copies of all pages, including pages without marks).
6. Transportation and Accommodation
   – Round-trip tickets or reservations, or proof of use of other transportation (copies of vehicle registration and driver's license, proof of right to use a car or other means of transport, contract with a carrier, etc. ) –
   Proof of accommodation (e.g., hotel reservation, rental agreement, voucher). Not required if the purpose of the trip is to visit relatives or friends and the invitation states that accommodation is provided by the host. Documents confirming the purpose of the trip.
7. Proof of sufficient funds ( the applicant must have 70 euros available for each day of their stay in Estonia )
   – Bank statements of the applicant showing banking transactions for the last three months, as well as the balance at the beginning and end of this period.
   – Information on employment history, provided from the information resources of the Pension and Social Insurance Fund of the Russian Federation – is obtained through the State Services portal. The document must be signed with an electronic signature. The document (electronically signed file) must be sent tothe Embassy's email address [email protected] . The subject of the email must include the applicant's first name, last name (in Latin letters, as in the passport data), and date of birth.
   – A sponsorship letter , if the costs of the stay are covered by the sponsor. The letter must contain the following information:
   
   • applicant's full name, date and place of birth;
   • sponsor's full name, date and place of birth, Estonian personal identification code (if any), address and contact details of the sponsor, and the relationship between the sponsor and the applicant;
   • purpose and duration of the trip;
   • list of expenses covered by the sponsor;
   • sponsor's bank statement containing banking transactions for the last three months;
   • copy of the sponsor's passport or identity card and copy of the Estonian residence permit (both sides), if the sponsor lives in Estonia and is not an EU citizen. If the sponsor lives in Estonia, the sponsorship letter together with copies of the documents must be digitally signed and sent to the Embassy's e-mail address [email protected] . The subject of the letter must include the applicant's first name, last name (in Latin letters, as in the passport) and date of birth.
8. Additional documents for minors
   : Original and a copy of the birth certificate. Notarized consent to leave the country. The document must be signed by the parent or guardian who is not traveling with the child, or signed by both parents (or guardians) if the minor is traveling alone. In the latter case, the document must also indicate the details of the adult who will be responsible for the minor during their stay in the Schengen area. Confirmation of sole custody, if applicable. Visa or other document of the accompanying adult (parent). If the parent's first or last name differs from that indicated on the child's birth certificate, additional documents (marriage certificate, court order, or other evidence) confirming the change of first or last name and the relationship between the parent and the child must be provided.
9. Documents to be provided depending on the applicant’s occupation
   9.1. Employees :
   – A letter from the employer indicating:
   
   • Position and salary,
   • Date of employment (and if the employment relationship is fixed-term, the date of termination of employment)
   • Salary information (or Form 2NDFL) for the last 6 months.
   9.2. Sole proprietors :
   – Confirmation of economic activity (e.g. Form 2NDFL or 3NDFL).
   – An extract from the Unified Register of SMEs or a certificate of individual entrepreneurship.
   9.3. Schoolchildren/students :
   – A certificate from the educational institution on the applicant’s enrollment or a student card (original and copy).
   9.4. Pensioners :
   – Pension certificate (original and copy) or a certificate from Gosuslugi signed with an electronic signature on the assigned pension.
   9.5. Unemployed :
   – A document confirming the applicant's ties to Russia (e.g., a certificate confirming a civil status act or property ownership).
   – A copy of the page of the work record book containing personal data and copies of the pages indicating the holder's work experience for at least the last three years (if applicable).
   
10. List of documents to be provided depending on the purpose of the trip
    10.1. Visiting relatives and friends
    – A digitally signed written invitation from the host. Copies of additional documents must also be digitally signed along with the invitation. The invitation from the host can be drawn up in free form and include the following information:
    • Details of the inviter – first name, last name, Estonian personal identification code;
    • Details of the invitee – first name, last name, date of birth;
    • Family relationship. Documents confirming the family relationship must be attached to the invitation (if the civil status data is not entered in the Estonian Population Register);
    • Time and duration of the trip (exact dates of the first trip or trips);
    • Place of residence of the invited person during their stay in Estonia.
    The Estonian Embassy in Moscow recommends using the following sample invitation form -DOCX.
    The invitation must be digitally signed and sent to the Embassy’s email address [email protected]. The subject of the email must contain the applicant’s first name, last name (in Latin letters, as indicated in the passport), and date of birth. A printout of this invitation must be enclosed with the visa application.
    – A copy of the host person’s Estonian identity document (passport, ID card, residence permit card). The inviter’s personal identification code must be visible on the copy.
    – Documents confirming the family relationship (if applicable). Not required if the civil status data confirming the family relationship (birth, marriage, etc.) have been entered in the Estonian Population Register and the degree of relationship, together with the data of the relatives, is indicated in the invitation.
    10.2. Official visits (members of official delegations):
    – A letter issued by a competent Russian authority (e.g. a note from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs), confirming that the applicant is a member of the Russian delegation traveling to Estonia.
    – A copy of the official invitation.
    10.3. Education (schoolchildren, students, postgraduates and their accompanying teachers):
    – A digitally signed written invitation from an educational institution located in Estonia, or a digitally signed notice of admission to studies or courses, or a student card of an Estonian educational institution.
    10.4. Culture (participants in scientific, cultural and artistic events):
    – An invitation to participate in the event from the host organization (digitally signed).
    10.5. Sports (participants in international sports events and accompanying persons in their professional capacity):
    – A digitally signed invitation from the host organization (competent authority, Estonian sports federation or Estonian Olympic Committee), containing, among other things, information on the role of the invitees in the upcoming event.
    10.6. Tourism
    – A booking confirmation or other relevant document on participation in an organized tourism trip. If it is private tourism, a detailed description of the travel plan;
    10.7. Business
    10.7.1. Business – General – An official invitation from the host party, digitally signed by an authorized representative of the company, containing the following information:
    • personal information of the invited person (full name as in passport, date of birth);
    • purpose and duration of the visit;
    • field of activity, type of business of the company;
    • full address of the company and details of contact persons;
    • name and position of the person signing the invitation;
    • details of who will bear the expenses of travel and accommodation of the applicant.
    The invitation must be digitally signed and sent to the Embassy's email address. [email protected] . The subject line of the email must include the applicant's first name, last name (in Latin letters, as in their passport), and date of birth. A printout of the invitation must be attached to the visa application.
    If the invitation is signed by a person not listed in the Business Register as having the right of representative signature in the organization, a digitally signed document substantiating this right must be attached to the invitation. or – Other confirmation of the purpose of the stay (e.g., information about participation in a conference, an entrance ticket to an exhibition or trade fair, business correspondence, or a business trip program).
    10.7.2. Business drivers (international freight and passenger transport) :
    – A written request from the Russian National Association of Carriers (ASMAP or RAS) or the national association of carriers of the destination Member State (for Estonia – ERAA) indicating the purpose, duration and frequency of trips.
    – A written request from companies registered in the EU or in third countries engaged in international road transport indicating the purpose, route, duration and frequency of trips. The request from companies registered in Estonia must be signed with a digital signature.
    – Documents related to the transport company: registration number required by the national legislation of the destination Member State or the Russian Federation, and the contract between the company established in the Russian Federation or a third country and its partner company in the destination Member State (if applicable).
    – Documents related to the driver:
    • driving license;
    • document certifying the right to drive a vehicle;
    • copy of the registration certificate of a truck, trailer or bus;
    • license or permit for long-distance transport of goods or passengers.
    10.7.3. Business — Employees of train, refrigerated truck and locomotive crews :
    – A written request from the competent Russian railway company (OAO RZD with its branches and OAO Refservis) or the competent Estonian railway company indicating the purpose, duration and frequency of trips. The request from the Estonian railway transport undertaking must be signed with a digital signature.
    10.7.4. Business — Seafarers :
    – A full copy of the seafarer’s book.
    – A copy of the employment contract.
    – A certificate of employment from the recruitment agency/crew management company.
    – An invitation from the EU transport agency and from the Russian sending agency.
    The invitation letter from both agencies must be on official company letterhead, stamped, signed, and bear the name and position of the authorized person signing it, and must contain the following details:
    • Full personal details of the seafarer (name, place and date of birth);
    • Passport and seafarer identity document numbers, indicating the date of issue and period of validity;
    • The seafarer’s position on the vessel (in the case of a group of seafarers, this information may be included in a list signed, stamped and attached to the invitation letter);
    • Name of the vessel;
    • Port and date of embarkation;
    • Duration of the contract;
    • The route the seafarer will follow until arrival in the Member State destination/transit.
    10.7.5. Business — Journalists :
    – A certificate or other document issued by a professional organization certifying that the person is a professional journalist.– A letter from the employer stating that the purpose of the trip is journalistic work.
    10.8. Medical reasons (persons traveling for medical reasons and accompanying persons):
    – An official document from a Russian medical institution certifying the need for treatment and (in some cases) for accompanying the patient, as well as proof of sufficient financial means to pay for the treatment.– Proof of payment of a deposit to cover the costs of treatment (if applicable).
    10.9. Other — Owners of property in Estonia and their close relatives:
    – An application prepared by the applicant notifying that he or she owns real estate in Estonia, indicating the exact address of the property and the registration or cadastral number.
    – In the case of close relatives, documents confirming the relationship. Not required if data on civil status acts confirming family ties (birth, marriage, etc.) are entered into the Estonian Population Register.
    10.10. Other – transit
    – If applicable, documents related to onward travel to the final destination (visa or other entry permit to a third country of destination; tickets for onward travel).Invitor’s details – first name, last name, Estonian personal identification code;
11. Citizens of other countries: original and copy of proof of residence in Russia (valid residence permit in the Russian Federation or long-term visa, as well as registration at the place of stay).
12. During the visa application review process, the consul may require you to submit additional documents.

• The photograph for each visa applicant must be an un-mounted, full face photo, as described below
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.
• One photograph must be submitted. The photograph should be glued to the application form

Photo Size

• 35 mm x 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure not less than 30 mm

the photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
• The face should cover about 70-80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• In general, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
• Sunglasses or other wear, which detracts from the face, are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (an eye patch, for example).
• A photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Note: Please follow these ICAO instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete

If you wish to apply for a Schengen Visa not exceeding 90 days in a half year period, you can download the requisite Visa Application Form from the below given link.

Electronic application form

Filling the electronic Application form:

• Enter your e-mail address as well as the anti-spam symbols required to proceed.
• Fill in the application according to the instructions. Make sure to read all the instructions carefully and provide as much information as possible. Avoid typing errors and if in doubt, click on the "?" symbol next to the appropriate field for additional information.
• After completing the visa application, you will be provided with the number of your visa application and the filled form will be sent to your e-mail address as a pdf file. You will also be given the choice to print the form out immediately.

After completing the online application, the form must be printed out and signed before submitting it, together with other required documents to an Estonian foreign representation for processing. Only a signed application is valid for applying for a visa! NB! In case information on the visa application is incorrect, you should fill in a new application form, print it and sign it again.

Our managers can assist you in visa application form filling in the visa center.

Please note that the following essentials must be met by all applicants submitting their applications for visa. When applying for a visa the applicant must verify their identity by producing employee of the internal passport.

Applications shall be lodged no more than three months before the start of the intended visit. Holders of a multiple-entry visa may lodge the application before the expiry of the existing visa.

Applicants shall appear in person when lodging an application.

Visa application may also be submitted through an authorised representative or a commercial intermediary. A representative may be:

• Close relative (spouses, children, parents). Proof of family tie and handwritten authorization must be submitted (to download the authorization form, please, click here);
• A third person possessing a notarized power of attorney for submission of the application and collection of a processed passport.
• Representatives of administrative or local government when purpose of travel is official visit. Authorization from the administration must be submitted.
• Representatives of organizations when purpose of travel is sports, culture. Authorization from the organization must be submitted.
• Tour agencies accredited to the Embassy of Estonia.

**Please, note: the Visa Application Form must be signed personally by the applicant. The power of attorney doesn’t authorize a third person to sign Visa documents for the applicant!

Passport or other valid travel document should be issued within previous 10 years and valid at least three months beyond the planned departure from Estonia. Please ensure that your passport has at least two blank pages to which a visa can be affixed, if not a new passport must be obtained before submitting your application.

Visa for Applicants under the age of 18

The application form has to be signed by a parent or legal custodian.

• In addition to the compulsory documentation required, the following documentation is required for applicants under the age of 18.
• Copy of the birth certificate.
• Consent of the parental authority or legal guardian should be required only if the minor travels alone or only with one parent. Exceptions should be made to this if the single parent with whom the minor is to travel holds the parental authority alone (i.e. in cases where the other parent has deceased or been deprived of custody, e.g. a death certificate of the other parent or a court degree vesting custody exclusively in the parent who is signing the application would be requested).

Copy of the valid Schengen visa of the parent(s) travelling with the minor for whom a visa is not applied at the same time with the parent(s).

Visa for third-country nationals

In addition to the compulsory documentation required:

Proof of legal residence in the Russian Federation in line with federal legislation (e.g. residence permit, long-term visa or FMS registration), valid for at least three months after the planned return from the Schengen area or a document proving that the applicant has applied for a renewal of proof of legal residence. If not resident, proof of legal presence in the Russian Federation and justification for submitting visa application in the Russian Federation instead of the country of residence.

Required Travel Insurance

A medical insurance is compulsory for visitors to Estonia and other Schengen states. The insurance must cover at least 30,000 Euro and include costs for medical treatment, hospitalization and repatriation due to injury or medical reasons. The insurance must be valid in all Schengen states and cover the total length of the visit.

The insurance certificate must be shown when the application is submitted. Please note that you have to bring your travel insurance with you when traveling due to inspections of relevant documents at the border control when entering the Schengen

Copies of domestic passport

Copies of domestic passport presenting the following information must be attached to an application;

1. Information regarding person data
2. Information regarding address of residence
3. Information regarding international passport
4. Information regarding civil status

1. Fees listed below are per applicant, including children 6 years of age and above.
2. In addition to the visa fee, there is a service charge of 11 EUR (inclusive of VAT) per application - to be paid in Russian Rubles only (in cash or by credit card).
3. The visa fees and service charges once paid are not refundable.

Details for Your Information

Ordinary Fee

The fee for processing an application for a SCHENGEN short stay visa by the citizens of Russian Federation, Ukraine, Republic of Moldova, Georgia Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania, Azerbaijan and Armenia is 35 EUR payable in cash, only. The fee for processing applications (ordinary) submitted by the citizens of other States is 80 EUR.Children of 3rd country nationals in the age between 6-12 years have to pay the visa fee in amount of 40 EUR.

The Ordinary Fee is fully waived for (all citizens)

1. Children below six years of age;
2. pupils, students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose of study or educational training;
3. Researchers travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research as defined in Recommendation 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament;
4. Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations;
5. Family members (spouses, children under 21 or dependent adult children, dependent parents) of citizens of Estonia or EU country, EEA country or the Swiss Confederation;
6. Persons invited by Parliament or the Estonian Government;
7. Holders of diplomatic and official duty passports.

The following Russian citizens do not have to pay the visa fee (according to EC-RF visa facilitation agreement):

1. Close relatives — spouses, children (including adopted), parents (including custodians), grandparents and grandchildren— of citizens of the Russian Federation legally residing in the territory of Estonia;
2. Members of official delegations who, following an Official invitation addressed to the Member States, the European Union or the Russian Federation, shall participate In meetings, consultations, negotiations or exchange programs, as well as in events held in the territory of The Russian Federation or one of the Member States by Intergovernmental organizations;
3. members of national and regional Governments and Parliaments, Constitutional Courts and Supreme Courts,;
4. Disabled persons and the person accompanying them, if necessary;
5. Persons who have presented documents proving the necessity of their travel on humanitarian grounds, including to receive urgent medical treatment and the person accompanying such person, or to attend a funeral of a close relative, or to visit a seriously ill close relative;
6. Participants in youth international sports events and persons accompanying them;
7. Persons participating in scientific, cultural and artistic activities including university and other exchange programs;
8. Participants in official exchange programs organized by twin cities.

Please note that the Service Fee is fully waived for Children less than 6 years of age and disabled people

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

People participating in cultural events, including university and other exchange programs

The applicant is required to present original documents of those attached to the applications and prepare copies beforehand to be submitted to the Embassy of Estonia.

You can make copies of required documents in our visa application center.

Please note that the Embassy of Estonia in Moscow will not return any documents attached with an application form.

The applicant needs to be prepared to show internal passport and a copy of the registration, if requested.

1. One application form typed or written by hand in block letters and neatly. The form should be signed personally by the applicant. The Consulate General of Estonia in St. Petersburg accepts application forms filled in Latin alphabets only (you may write in Russian, but in Latin characters).
   
   Our managers can assist you in visa application form fillingin the visa center.
2. One recent full face color photograph taken against a light one-colored background. Using a grey instead of a white background is recommended. The photograph should measure 35 mm in width x 45 mm in height and the head should measure 25 mm x 35 mm in size. The photo must not be more than six (6) months old. Retouched photographs are not accepted.
   
   If you don’t have an opportunity to make a photo in advance, you can do it in our visa center.
3. Travel document (a foreign passport) valid for at least three months after the intended date of (last) departure from the Schengen area, containing at least two blank pages and issued within the previous ten years.
4. Old/expired or another valid foreign passport.

Notice: If the applicant has previous Schengen visas in an already expired foreign passport, that passport must be submitted as well.

5. Copy of the internal passport (issued at the age of 14): pages concerning the applicant's bio data, foreign passport(s) issued to him/her, his/her marital status and registration in Russia.
6. A travel medical insurance policy. Each applicant (including children) must have an insurance policy. Exceptions are the spouses of EU citizens and their minor children, as well as bearers of diplomatic and official passports on mission.
   
   

   Basic requirements for an insurance policy:

   • Policies should cover the entire validity period of the visa and all of the planned days of stay
   • Insurance validity region should cover all Schengen countries
   • The insurance should cover a minimum of 30 000 Euros
   • Policies should cover your costs in case of sudden illness or accident and/ or assistance on site, including the costs of medical repatriation of the insured person to the place of permanent residency or the repatriation in case of death.
     
     

     Insurance policies filled in by hand are not accepted. In order to receive a multiple entry visa it is enough to present an insurance policy, which is valid from the date of submitting a visa application until the end of the first trip. The applicant must agree to purchase a medical insurance policy for further trips to the Schengen region by accepting and signing the appropriate section in the visa application.
     
     You can buy insurance policy in our visa center.

     You can purchase electronic insurance for your trip online here.

7. Written request from the host organization in Estonia on participation in such activities.
8. In case not included in the written request, a separate statement on sponsorship either from the sending or receiving party (or other proof of financial means)
   
   

   Minors - If the applicant is a minor (under 18 years) and travels alone or with one of his/ her parents, a written, notarized consent of the second parent or the guardian is required. If the consent cannot be provided, then other documents providing the reason for the lack of permission (single parent reference or other documents) are required. The consent has to be valid from the day of submitting a visa application, covering all Schengen countries. Along with the original, a copy of the birth certificate is also required and should be prepared beforehand.

   Attention! In accordance with the EU legislation, a child cannot be included into his/her parents’ visa. It is necessary to complete a separate application form with photo and complete set of required documents for every child. A child must obtain his/her own separate visa. If the child is included in his/her parent’s passport, the visa will be pasted into the passport bearing the child. The passport must have one blank page per visa for each person traveling with that passport.

• The photograph for each visa applicant must be an un-mounted, full face photo, as described below
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.
• One photograph must be submitted. The photograph should be glued to the application form

Photo Size

• 35 mm x 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure not less than 30 mm

the photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
• The face should cover about 70-80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• In general, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
• Sunglasses or other wear, which detracts from the face, are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (an eye patch, for example).
• A photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete

If you wish to apply for a Schengen Visa not exceeding 90 days in a half year period, you can download the requisite Visa Application Form from the below given link.

Electronic application form

Filling the electronic Application form:

• Enter your e-mail address as well as the anti-spam symbols required to proceed.
• Fill in the application according to the instructions. Make sure to read all the instructions carefully and provide as much information as possible. Avoid typing errors and if in doubt, click on the "?" symbol next to the appropriate field for additional information.
• After completing the visa application, you will be provided with the number of your visa application and the filled form will be sent to your e-mail address as a pdf file. You will also be given the choice to print the form out immediately.

After completing the online application, the form must be printed out and signed before submitting it, together with other required documents to an Estonian foreign representation for processing. Only a signed application is valid for applying for a visa! NB! In case information on the visa application is incorrect, you should fill in a new application form, print it and sign it again.

Our managers can assist you in visa application form filling in the visa center.

Please note that the following essentials must be met by all applicants submitting their applications for visa. When applying for a visa the applicant must verify their identity by producing employee of the internal passport.

Applications shall be lodged no more than three months before the start of the intended visit. Holders of a multiple-entry visa may lodge the application before the expiry of the existing visa.

Applicants shall appear in person when lodging an application.

Visa application may also be submitted through an authorised representative or a commercial intermediary. A representative may be:

• Close relative (spouses, children, parents). Proof of family tie and handwritten authorization must be submitted (to download the authorization form, please, click here);
• A third person possessing a notarized power of attorney for submission of the application and collection of a processed passport.
• Representatives of administrative or local government when purpose of travel is official visit. Authorization from the administration must be submitted.
• Representatives of organizations when purpose of travel is sports, culture. Authorization from the organization must be submitted.
• Tour agencies accredited to the Consulate General of Estonia.

**Please, note: the Visa Application Form must be signed personally by the applicant. The power of attorney doesn’t authorize a third person to sign Visa documents for the applicant!

Passport or other valid travel document should be issued within previous 10 years and valid at least three months beyond the planned departure from Estonia. Please ensure that your passport has at least two blank pages to which a visa can be affixed, if not a new passport must be obtained before submitting your application.

Visa for Applicants under the age of 18

The application form has to be signed by a parent or legal custodian.

• In addition to the compulsory documentation required, the following documentation is required for applicants under the age of 18.
• Copy of the birth certificate.
• Consent of the parental authority or legal guardian should be required only if the minor travels alone or only with one parent. Exceptions should be made to this if the single parent with whom the minor is to travel holds the parental authority alone (i.e. in cases where the other parent has deceased or been deprived of custody, e.g. a death certificate of the other parent or a court degree vesting custody exclusively in the parent who is signing the application would be requested).

Copy of the valid Schengen visa of the parent(s) travelling with the minor for whom a visa is not applied at the same time with the parent(s).

Visa for third-country nationals

In addition to the compulsory documentation required:

Proof of legal residence in the Russian Federation in line with federal legislation (e.g. residence permit, long-term visa or FMS registration), valid for at least three months after the planned return from the Schengen area or a document proving that the applicant has applied for a renewal of proof of legal residence. If not resident, proof of legal presence in the Russian Federation and justification for submitting visa application in the Russian Federation instead of the country of residence.

Required Travel Insurance

A medical insurance is compulsory for visitors to Estonia and other Schengen states. The insurance must cover at least 30,000 Euro and include costs for medical treatment, hospitalization and repatriation due to injury or medical reasons. The insurance must be valid in all Schengen states and cover the total length of the visit.

The insurance certificate must be shown when the application is submitted. Please note that you have to bring your travel insurance with you when traveling due to inspections of relevant documents at the border control when entering the Schengen

Copies of domestic passport

Copies of domestic passport presenting the following information must be attached to an application;

1. Information regarding person data
2. Information regarding address of residence
3. Information regarding international passport
4. Information regarding civil status

1. Fees listed below are per applicant, including children 6 years of age and above.
2. In addition to the visa fee, there is a service charge of 11 EUR (inclusive of VAT) per application - to be paid in Russian Rubles only (in cash or by credit card).
3. The visa fees and service charges once paid are not refundable.

Details for Your Information

Ordinary Fee

The fee for processing an application for a SCHENGEN short stay visa by the citizens of Russian Federation, Ukraine, Republic of Moldova, Georgia Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania, Azerbaijan and Armenia is 35 EUR payable in cash, only. The fee for processing applications (ordinary) submitted by the citizens of other States is 80 EUR.Children of 3rd country nationals in the age between 6-12 years have to pay the visa fee in amount of 40 EUR.

The Ordinary Fee is fully waived for (all citizens)

1. Children below six years of age;
2. pupils, students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose of study or educational training;
3. Researchers travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research as defined in Recommendation 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament;
4. Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations;
5. Family members (spouses, children under 21 or dependent adult children, dependent parents) of citizens of Estonia or EU country, EEA country or the Swiss Confederation;
6. Persons invited by Parliament or the Estonian Government;
7. Holders of diplomatic and official duty passports.

The following Russian citizens do not have to pay the visa fee (according to EC-RF visa facilitation agreement):

1. Close relatives — spouses, children (including adopted), parents (including custodians), grandparents and grandchildren— of citizens of the Russian Federation legally residing in the territory of Estonia;
2. Members of official delegations who, following an Official invitation addressed to the Member States, the European Union or the Russian Federation, shall participate In meetings, consultations, negotiations or exchange programs, as well as in events held in the territory of The Russian Federation or one of the Member States by Intergovernmental organizations;
3. members of national and regional Governments and Parliaments, Constitutional Courts and Supreme Courts,;
4. Disabled persons and the person accompanying them, if necessary;
5. Persons who have presented documents proving the necessity of their travel on humanitarian grounds, including to receive urgent medical treatment and the person accompanying such person, or to attend a funeral of a close relative, or to visit a seriously ill close relative;
6. Participants in youth international sports events and persons accompanying them;
7. Persons participating in scientific, cultural and artistic activities including university and other exchange programs;
8. Participants in official exchange programs organized by twin cities.

Please note that the Service Fee is fully waived for Children less than 6 years of age and disabled people

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

Participants in international sports events in Estonia and people accompanying them in a professional capacity

The applicant is required to present original documents of those attached to the applications and prepare copies beforehand to be submitted to the Embassy of Estonia.

You can make copies of required documents in our visa application center.

Please note that the Embassy of Estonia in Moscow will not return any documents attached with an application form.

The applicant needs to be prepared to show internal passport and a copy of the registration, if requested.

1. One application form typed or written by hand in block letters and neatly. The form should be signed personally by the applicant. The Consulate General of Estonia in St. Petersburg accepts application forms filled in Latin alphabets only (you may write in Russian, but in Latin characters).
   
   Our managers can assist you in visa application form filling in the visa center.
2. One recent full face color photograph taken against a light one-colored background. Using a grey instead of a white background is recommended. The photograph should measure 35 mm in width x 45 mm in height and the head should measure 25 mm x 35 mm in size. The photo must not be more than six (6) months old. Retouched photographs are not accepted.
   
   If you don’t have an opportunity to make a photo in advance, you can do it in our visa center. Please click here for more information.
3. Travel document (a foreign passport) valid for at least three months after the intended date of (last) departure from the Schengen area, containing at least two blank pages and issued within the previous ten years.
4. Old/expired or another valid foreign passport.

Notice: If the applicant has previous Schengen visas in an already expired foreign passport, that passport must be submitted as well.

5. Copy of the internal passport (issued at the age of 14): pages concerning the applicant's biodata, foreign passport(s) issued to him/her, his/her marital status and registration in Russia.
6. A travel medical insurance policy. Each applicant (including children) must have an insurance policy. Exceptions are the spouses of EU citizens and their minor children, as well as bearers of diplomatic and official passports on mission.
   
   

   Basic requirements for an insurance policy:

   • Policies should cover the entire validity period of the visa and all of the planned days of stay
   • Insurance validity region should cover all Schengen countries
   • The insurance should cover a minimum of 30 000 Euros
   • Policies should cover your costs in case of sudden illness or accident and/ or assistance on site, including the costs of medical repatriation of the insured person to the place of permanent residency or the repatriation in case of death.
     
     

     Insurance policies filled in by hand are not accepted. In order to receive a multiple entry visa it is enough to present an insurance policy, which is valid from the date of submitting a visa application until the end of the first trip. The applicant must agree to purchase a medical insurance policy for further trips to the Schengen region by accepting and signing the appropriate section in the visa application.
     
     You can buy insurance policy in our visa center.

     You can purchase electronic insurance for your trip online here.

7. Written request from the host organization (competent authority, national sport federation or national Olympic committee), including information on the role of the persons.
8. In case not included in the written request, a separate statement on sponsorship either from the sending or receiving party (or other proof of financial means).
   
   

   Minors - If the applicant is a minor (under 18 years) and travels alone or with one of his/ her parents, a written, notarized consent of the second parent or the guardian is required. If the consent cannot be provided, then other documents providing the reason for the lack of permission (single parent reference or other documents) are required. The consent has to be valid from the day of submitting a visa application, covering all Schengen countries. Along with the original, a copy of the birth certificate is also required and should be prepared beforehand.

   Attention! In accordance with the EU legislation, a child cannot be included into his/her parents’ visa. It is necessary to complete a separate application form with photo and complete set of required documents for every child. A child must obtain his/her own separate visa. If the child is included in his/her parent’s passport, the visa will be pasted into the passport bearing the child. The passport must have one blank page per visa for each person traveling with that passport.

• The photograph for each visa applicant must be an un-mounted, full face photo, as described below
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.
• One photograph must be submitted. The photograph should be glued to the application form

Photo Size

• 35 mm x 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure not less than 30 mm

the photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
• The face should cover about 70-80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• In general, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
• Sunglasses or other wear, which detracts from the face, are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (an eye patch, for example).
• A photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete

If you wish to apply for a Schengen Visa not exceeding 90 days in a half year period, you can download the requisite Visa Application Form from the below given link.

Electronic application form

Filling the electronic Application form:

• Enter your e-mail address as well as the anti-spam symbols required to proceed.
• Fill in the application according to the instructions. Make sure to read all the instructions carefully and provide as much information as possible. Avoid typing errors and if in doubt, click on the "?" symbol next to the appropriate field for additional information.
• After completing the visa application, you will be provided with the number of your visa application and the filled form will be sent to your e-mail address as a pdf file. You will also be given the choice to print the form out immediately.

After completing the online application, the form must be printed out and signed before submitting it, together with other required documents to an Estonian foreign representation for processing. Only a signed application is valid for applying for a visa! NB! In case information on the visa application is incorrect, you should fill in a new application form, print it and sign it again.

Our managers can assist you in visa application form filling in the visa center.

Please note that the following essentials must be met by all applicants submitting their applications for visa. When applying for a visa the applicant must verify their identity by producing employee of the internal passport.

Applications shall be lodged no more than three months before the start of the intended visit. Holders of a multiple-entry visa may lodge the application before the expiry of the existing visa.

Applicants shall appear in person when lodging an application.

Visa application may also be submitted through an authorised representative or a commercial intermediary. A representative may be:

• Close relative (spouses, children, parents). Proof of family tie and handwritten authorization must be submitted (to download the authorization form, please, click here);
• A third person possessing a notarized power of attorney for submission of the application and collection of a processed passport.
• Representatives of administrative or local government when purpose of travel is official visit. Authorization from the administration must be submitted.
• Representatives of organizations when purpose of travel is sports, culture. Authorization from the organization must be submitted.
• Tour agencies accredited to the Consulate General of Estonia.

**Please, note: the Visa Application Form must be signed personally by the applicant. The power of attorney doesn’t authorize a third person to sign Visa documents for the applicant!

Passport or other valid travel document should be issued within previous 10 years and valid at least three months beyond the planned departure from Estonia. Please ensure that your passport has at least two blank pages to which a visa can be affixed, if not a new passport must be obtained before submitting your application.

Visa for Applicants under the age of 18

The application form has to be signed by a parent or legal custodian.

• In addition to the compulsory documentation required, the following documentation is required for applicants under the age of 18.
• Copy of the birth certificate.
• Consent of the parental authority or legal guardian should be required only if the minor travels alone or only with one parent. Exceptions should be made to this if the single parent with whom the minor is to travel holds the parental authority alone (i.e. in cases where the other parent has deceased or been deprived of custody, e.g. a death certificate of the other parent or a court degree vesting custody exclusively in the parent who is signing the application would be requested).

Copy of the valid Schengen visa of the parent(s) travelling with the minor for whom a visa is not applied at the same time with the parent(s).

Visa for third-country nationals

In addition to the compulsory documentation required:

Proof of legal residence in the Russian Federation in line with federal legislation (e.g. residence permit, long-term visa or FMS registration), valid for at least three months after the planned return from the Schengen area or a document proving that the applicant has applied for a renewal of proof of legal residence. If not resident, proof of legal presence in the Russian Federation and justification for submitting visa application in the Russian Federation instead of the country of residence.

Required Travel Insurance

A medical insurance is compulsory for visitors to Estonia and other Schengen states. The insurance must cover at least 30,000 Euro and include costs for medical treatment, hospitalization and repatriation due to injury or medical reasons. The insurance must be valid in all Schengen states and cover the total length of the visit.

The insurance certificate must be shown when the application is submitted. Please note that you have to bring your travel insurance with you when traveling due to inspections of relevant documents at the border control when entering the Schengen

Copies of domestic passport

Copies of domestic passport presenting the following information must be attached to an application;

1. Information regarding person data
2. Information regarding address of residence
3. Information regarding international passport
4. Information regarding civil status

1. Fees listed below are per applicant, including children 6 years of age and above.
2. In addition to the visa fee, there is a service charge of 11 EUR (inclusive of VAT) per application - to be paid in Russian Rubles only (in cash or by credit card).
3. The visa fees and service charges once paid are not refundable.

Details for Your Information

Ordinary Fee

The fee for processing an application for a SCHENGEN short stay visa by the citizens of Russian Federation, Ukraine, Republic of Moldova, Georgia Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania, Azerbaijan and Armenia is 35 EUR payable in cash, only. The fee for processing applications (ordinary) submitted by the citizens of other States is 80 EUR.. Children of 3rd country nationals in the age between 6-12 years have to pay the visa fee in amount of 40 EUR.

The Ordinary Fee is fully waived for (all citizens)

1. Children below six years of age;
2. pupils, students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose of study or educational training;
3. Researchers travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research as defined in Recommendation 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament;
4. Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations;
5. Family members (spouses, children under 21 or dependent adult children, dependent parents) of citizens of Estonia or EU country, EEA country or the Swiss Confederation;
6. Persons invited by Parliament or the Estonian Government;
7. Holders of diplomatic and official duty passports.

The following Russian citizens do not have to pay the visa fee (according to EC-RF visa facilitation agreement):

1. Close relatives — spouses, children (including adopted), parents (including custodians), grandparents and grandchildren— of citizens of the Russian Federation legally residing in the territory of Estonia;
2. Members of official delegations who, following an Official invitation addressed to the Member States, the European Union or the Russian Federation, shall participate In meetings, consultations, negotiations or exchange programs, as well as in events held in the territory of The Russian Federation or one of the Member States by Intergovernmental organizations;
3. members of national and regional Governments and Parliaments, Constitutional Courts and Supreme Courts,;
4. Disabled persons and the person accompanying them, if necessary;
5. Persons who have presented documents proving the necessity of their travel on humanitarian grounds, including to receive urgent medical treatment and the person accompanying such person, or to attend a funeral of a close relative, or to visit a seriously ill close relative;
6. Participants in youth international sports events and persons accompanying them;
7. Persons participating in scientific, cultural and artistic activities including university and other exchange programs;
8. Participants in official exchange programs organized by twin cities.

Please note that the Service Fee is fully waived for Children less than 6 years of age and disabled people

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

Members of official delegations participating in meetings, consultations, negotiations or exchange programs, as well as events held in Estonia by intergovernmental organizations

The applicant is required to present original documents of those attached to the applications and prepare copies beforehand to be submitted to the Embassy of Estonia in Moscow.

You can make copies of required documents in our visa application center.

Please note that the Embassy of Estonia in Moscow will not return any documents attached with an application form.

The applicant needs to be prepared to show internal passport and a copy of the registration, if requested.

1. One application form typed or written by hand in block letters and neatly. The form should be signed personally by the applicant. The Consulate General of Estonia in St. Petersburg accepts application forms filled in Latin alphabets only (you may write in Russian, but in Latin characters).
   
   Our managers can assist you in visa application form filling in the visa center.
2. One recent full face color photograph taken against a light one-colored background. Using a grey instead of a white background is recommended. The photograph should measure 35 mm in width x 45 mm in height and the head should measure 25 mm x 35 mm in size. The photo must not be more than six (6) months old. Retouched photographs are not accepted.
   
   If you don’t have an opportunity to make a photo in advance, you can do it in our visa center.
3. Travel document (a foreign passport) valid for at least three months after the intended date of (last) departure from the Schengen area, containing at least two blank pages and issued within the previous ten years.
4. Old/expired or another valid foreign passport.

Notice: If the applicant has previous Schengen visas in an already expired foreign passport, that passport must be submitted as well.

5. Copy of the internal passport (issued at the age of 14): pages concerning the applicant's biodata, foreign passport(s) issued to him/her, his/her marital status and registration in Russia.
6. A travel medical insurance policy. Each applicant (including children) must have an insurance policy. Exceptions are the spouses of EU citizens and their minor children, as well as bearers of diplomatic and official passports on mission.
   
   

   Basic requirements for an insurance policy:

   • Policies should cover the entire validity period of the visa and all of the planned days of stay
   • Insurance validity region should cover all Schengen countries
   • The insurance should cover a minimum of 30 000 Euros
   • Policies should cover your costs in case of sudden illness or accident and/ or assistance on site, including the costs of medical repatriation of the insured person to the place of permanent residency or the repatriation in case of death.
     
     

     Insurance policies filled in by hand are not accepted. In order to receive a multiple entry visa it is enough to present an insurance policy, which is valid from the date of submitting a visa application until the end of the first trip. The applicant must agree to purchase a medical insurance policy for further trips to the Schengen region by accepting and signing the appropriate section in the visa application.
     
     You can buy insurance policy in our visa center.

     You can purchase electronic insurance for your trip online here.

7. Copy of the official invitation.
8. Letter (e.g. verbal note) issued by a competent Russian authority (e.g. MID) confirming that the applicant is a member of its delegation travelling to Estonia.

• The photograph for each visa applicant must be an un-mounted, full face photo, as described below
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.
• One photograph must be submitted. The photograph should be glued to the application form

Photo Size

• 35 mm x 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure not less than 30 mm

the photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
• The face should cover about 70-80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• In general, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
• Sunglasses or other wear, which detracts from the face, are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (an eye patch, for example).
• A photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete

If you wish to apply for a Schengen Visa not exceeding 90 days in a half year period, you can download the requisite Visa Application Form from the below given link.

Electronic application form

Filling the electronic Application form:

• Enter your e-mail address as well as the anti-spam symbols required to proceed.
• Fill in the application according to the instructions. Make sure to read all the instructions carefully and provide as much information as possible. Avoid typing errors and if in doubt, click on the "?" symbol next to the appropriate field for additional information.
• After completing the visa application, you will be provided with the number of your visa application and the filled form will be sent to your e-mail address as a pdf file. You will also be given the choice to print the form out immediately.

After completing the online application, the form must be printed out and signed before submitting it, together with other required documents to an Estonian foreign representation for processing. Only a signed application is valid for applying for a visa! NB! In case information on the visa application is incorrect, you should fill in a new application form, print it and sign it again.

Our managers can assist you in visa application form filling in the visa center.

Please note that the following essentials must be met by all applicants submitting their applications for a visa. When applying for a visa the applicant must verify their identity by producing employee of the internal passport.

Applications shall be lodged not earlier than 6 months and not later than 15 calendar days before the start of the intended visit. Holders of a multiple-entry visa may lodge the application before the expiry of the existing visa.

Visa application may also be submitted through an authorized representative or a commercial intermediary. A representative may be:

• Close relative (spouses, children, parents). Proof of family tie and handwritten authorization must be submitted (to download the authorization form, please, click here);
• A third person possessing a notarized power of attorney for submission of the application and collection of a processed passport.
• Representatives of administrative or local government when purpose of travel is official visit. Authorization from the administration must be submitted.
• Representatives of organizations when purpose of travel is sports, culture. Authorization from the organization must be submitted.

**Please, note: the Visa Application Form must be signed personally by the applicant. The power of attorney doesn’t authorize a third person to sign Visa documents for the applicant!

Requirements for travel document:

Passport or other valid travel document should be issued within previous 10 years and valid at least three months beyond the planned departure from Estonia. Please ensure that your passport is not damaged and has at least two blank pages to which a visa can be affixed, if not a new passport must be obtained before submitting your application.

Requirements for minors:

Important! The application form has to be signed by a parent or legal custodian.

In addition to the compulsory documentation required:

• Copy of the birth certificate.
• Consent of the parental authority or legal guardian should be required only if the minor travels alone or only with one parent. Exceptions should be made to this if the single parent with whom the minor is to travel holds the parental authority alone (i.e. in cases where the other parent has deceased or been deprived of custody, e.g. a death certificate of the other parent or a court degree vesting custody exclusively in the parent who is signing the application would be requested).

Copy of the valid Schengen visa of the parent(s) travelling with the minor for whom a visa is not applied at the same time with the parent(s).

Requirements for third-country nationals:

Proof of legal residence in the Russian Federation in line with federal legislation (e.g. residence permit, long-term visa or FMS registration), valid for at least three months after the planned return from the Schengen area or a document proving that the applicant has applied for a renewal of proof of legal residence. If not resident, proof of legal presence in the Russian Federation and justification for submitting visa application in the Russian Federation instead of the country of residence.

Requirements to Travel Medical Insurance:

A medical insurance is compulsory for visitors to Estonia and other Schengen states. The insurance must cover at least 30,000 Euro and include costs for medical treatment, hospitalization and repatriation due to injury or medical reasons. The insurance must be valid in all Schengen states and cover the total length of the visit.

The insurance certificate must be shown when the application is submitted. Please note that you have to bring your travel insurance with you when traveling due to inspections of relevant documents at the border control when entering the Schengen.

1. Fees listed below are per applicant, including children 6 years of age and above.
2. In addition to the visa fee, there is a service charge of 16.4 EUR (inclusive of VAT) per application - to be paid in Russian Rubles only (in cash or by card).
3. The visa fees and service charges once paid are not refundable.

Details for Your Information

Ordinary Fee

For the citizens of Ukraine (non-biometric passport holders only) an application for an urgent processing can be lodged with the processing time - 3 working days. The visa fee is 70 EUR.

The Visa Fee is waived for (all citizens)

1. Children below six;
2. pupils, students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose of study or educational training;
3. Researchers travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research as defined in Recommendation 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament;
4. Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations;
5. Family members (spouses, children under 21 or dependent adult children, dependent parents) of citizens of Estonia or EU country, EEA country or the Swiss Confederation;
6. Persons invited by Parliament or the Estonian Government;
7. Holders of diplomatic and official duty passports.

Please note that the Service Fee is waived for Children below 6 years.

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

Harmonized list of supporting documents to be submitted by applicants for a Schengen visa in the Russian Federation: Study

1. A passport that must be valid for at least three months beyond the visa expiry date, have at least two blank pages, and be issued less than ten years ago. Please note: Estonia does not recognize Russian non-biometric passports. Therefore, Russian citizens can only apply for a visa at the Estonian Embassy or VFS visa application centers with a biometric passport.
2. Visa application form ;
3. Photo 35×45 (color, on a light background, taken within the last six months)
4. Health insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000, valid in the Schengen area and covering the first visit on the requested visa. Please note: The Embassy does not accept insurance policies issued by Russian insurance companies. The Embassy recommends obtaining insurance in the European Union with the assistance of the inviting person. If necessary, the inviting person may use the services of an insurance broker.
5. The original and a full copy of the applicant’s internal passport (from 14 years of age, copies of all pages, including pages without marks).
6. Transportation and Accommodation
   – Round-trip tickets or reservations, or proof of use of other transportation (copies of vehicle registration and driver's license, proof of right to use a car or other means of transport, contract with a carrier, etc. ) –
   Proof of accommodation (e.g., hotel reservation, rental agreement, voucher). Not required if the purpose of the trip is to visit relatives or friends and the invitation states that accommodation is provided by the host. Documents confirming the purpose of the trip.
7. Proof of sufficient funds ( the applicant must have 70 euros available for each day of their stay in Estonia )
   – Bank statements of the applicant showing banking transactions for the last three months, as well as the balance at the beginning and end of this period.
   – Information on employment history, provided from the information resources of the Pension and Social Insurance Fund of the Russian Federation – is obtained through the State Services portal. The document must be signed with an electronic signature. The document (electronically signed file) must be sent tothe Embassy's email address [email protected] . The subject of the email must include the applicant's first name, last name (in Latin letters, as in the passport data), and date of birth.
   – A sponsorship letter , if the costs of the stay are covered by the sponsor. The letter must contain the following information:
   
   • applicant's full name, date and place of birth;
   • sponsor's full name, date and place of birth, Estonian personal identification code (if any), address and contact details of the sponsor, and the relationship between the sponsor and the applicant;
   • purpose and duration of the trip;
   • list of expenses covered by the sponsor;
   • sponsor's bank statement containing banking transactions for the last three months;
   • copy of the sponsor's passport or identity card and copy of the Estonian residence permit (both sides), if the sponsor lives in Estonia and is not an EU citizen. If the sponsor lives in Estonia, the sponsorship letter together with copies of the documents must be digitally signed and sent to the Embassy's e-mail address [email protected] . The subject of the letter must include the applicant's first name, last name (in Latin letters, as in the passport) and date of birth.
8. Additional documents for minors
   : Original and a copy of the birth certificate. Notarized consent to leave the country. The document must be signed by the parent or guardian who is not traveling with the child, or signed by both parents (or guardians) if the minor is traveling alone. In the latter case, the document must also indicate the details of the adult who will be responsible for the minor during their stay in the Schengen area. Confirmation of sole custody, if applicable. Visa or other document of the accompanying adult (parent). If the parent's first or last name differs from that indicated on the child's birth certificate, additional documents (marriage certificate, court order, or other evidence) confirming the change of first or last name and the relationship between the parent and the child must be provided.
9. Documents to be provided depending on the applicant’s occupation
   9.1. Employees :
   – A letter from the employer indicating:
   
   • Position and salary,
   • Date of employment (and if the employment relationship is fixed-term, the date of termination of employment)
   • Salary information (or Form 2NDFL) for the last 6 months.
   9.2. Sole proprietors :
   – Confirmation of economic activity (e.g. Form 2NDFL or 3NDFL).
   – An extract from the Unified Register of SMEs or a certificate of individual entrepreneurship.
   9.3. Schoolchildren/students :
   – A certificate from the educational institution on the applicant’s enrollment or a student card (original and copy).
   9.4. Pensioners :
   – Pension certificate (original and copy) or a certificate from Gosuslugi signed with an electronic signature on the assigned pension.
   9.5. Unemployed :
   – A document confirming the applicant's ties to Russia (e.g., a certificate confirming a civil status act or property ownership).
   – A copy of the page of the work record book containing personal data and copies of the pages indicating the holder's work experience for at least the last three years (if applicable).
   
10. List of documents to be provided depending on the purpose of the trip
    10.1. Visiting relatives and friends
    – A digitally signed written invitation from the host. Copies of additional documents must also be digitally signed along with the invitation. The invitation from the host can be drawn up in free form and include the following information:
    • Details of the inviter – first name, last name, Estonian personal identification code;
    • Details of the invitee – first name, last name, date of birth;
    • Family relationship. Documents confirming the family relationship must be attached to the invitation (if the civil status data is not entered in the Estonian Population Register);
    • Time and duration of the trip (exact dates of the first trip or trips);
    • Place of residence of the invited person during their stay in Estonia.
    The Estonian Embassy in Moscow recommends using the following sample invitation form -DOCX.
    The invitation must be digitally signed and sent to the Embassy’s email address [email protected]. The subject of the email must contain the applicant’s first name, last name (in Latin letters, as indicated in the passport), and date of birth. A printout of this invitation must be enclosed with the visa application.
    – A copy of the host person’s Estonian identity document (passport, ID card, residence permit card). The inviter’s personal identification code must be visible on the copy.
    – Documents confirming the family relationship (if applicable). Not required if the civil status data confirming the family relationship (birth, marriage, etc.) have been entered in the Estonian Population Register and the degree of relationship, together with the data of the relatives, is indicated in the invitation.
    10.2. Official visits (members of official delegations):
    – A letter issued by a competent Russian authority (e.g. a note from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs), confirming that the applicant is a member of the Russian delegation traveling to Estonia.
    – A copy of the official invitation.
    10.3. Education (schoolchildren, students, postgraduates and their accompanying teachers):
    – A digitally signed written invitation from an educational institution located in Estonia, or a digitally signed notice of admission to studies or courses, or a student card of an Estonian educational institution.
    10.4. Culture (participants in scientific, cultural and artistic events):
    – An invitation to participate in the event from the host organization (digitally signed).
    10.5. Sports (participants in international sports events and accompanying persons in their professional capacity):
    – A digitally signed invitation from the host organization (competent authority, Estonian sports federation or Estonian Olympic Committee), containing, among other things, information on the role of the invitees in the upcoming event.
    10.6. Tourism
    – A booking confirmation or other relevant document on participation in an organized tourism trip. If it is private tourism, a detailed description of the travel plan;
    10.7. Business
    10.7.1. Business – General – An official invitation from the host party, digitally signed by an authorized representative of the company, containing the following information:
    • personal information of the invited person (full name as in passport, date of birth);
    • purpose and duration of the visit;
    • field of activity, type of business of the company;
    • full address of the company and details of contact persons;
    • name and position of the person signing the invitation;
    • details of who will bear the expenses of travel and accommodation of the applicant.
    The invitation must be digitally signed and sent to the Embassy's email address. [email protected] . The subject line of the email must include the applicant's first name, last name (in Latin letters, as in their passport), and date of birth. A printout of the invitation must be attached to the visa application.
    If the invitation is signed by a person not listed in the Business Register as having the right of representative signature in the organization, a digitally signed document substantiating this right must be attached to the invitation. or – Other confirmation of the purpose of the stay (e.g., information about participation in a conference, an entrance ticket to an exhibition or trade fair, business correspondence, or a business trip program).
    10.7.2. Business drivers (international freight and passenger transport) :
    – A written request from the Russian National Association of Carriers (ASMAP or RAS) or the national association of carriers of the destination Member State (for Estonia – ERAA) indicating the purpose, duration and frequency of trips.
    – A written request from companies registered in the EU or in third countries engaged in international road transport indicating the purpose, route, duration and frequency of trips. The request from companies registered in Estonia must be signed with a digital signature.
    – Documents related to the transport company: registration number required by the national legislation of the destination Member State or the Russian Federation, and the contract between the company established in the Russian Federation or a third country and its partner company in the destination Member State (if applicable).
    – Documents related to the driver:
    • driving license;
    • document certifying the right to drive a vehicle;
    • copy of the registration certificate of a truck, trailer or bus;
    • license or permit for long-distance transport of goods or passengers.
    10.7.3. Business — Employees of train, refrigerated truck and locomotive crews :
    – A written request from the competent Russian railway company (OAO RZD with its branches and OAO Refservis) or the competent Estonian railway company indicating the purpose, duration and frequency of trips. The request from the Estonian railway transport undertaking must be signed with a digital signature.
    10.7.4. Business — Seafarers :
    – A full copy of the seafarer’s book.
    – A copy of the employment contract.
    – A certificate of employment from the recruitment agency/crew management company.
    – An invitation from the EU transport agency and from the Russian sending agency.
    The invitation letter from both agencies must be on official company letterhead, stamped, signed, and bear the name and position of the authorized person signing it, and must contain the following details:
    • Full personal details of the seafarer (name, place and date of birth);
    • Passport and seafarer identity document numbers, indicating the date of issue and period of validity;
    • The seafarer’s position on the vessel (in the case of a group of seafarers, this information may be included in a list signed, stamped and attached to the invitation letter);
    • Name of the vessel;
    • Port and date of embarkation;
    • Duration of the contract;
    • The route the seafarer will follow until arrival in the Member State destination/transit.
    10.7.5. Business — Journalists :
    – A certificate or other document issued by a professional organization certifying that the person is a professional journalist.– A letter from the employer stating that the purpose of the trip is journalistic work.
    10.8. Medical reasons (persons traveling for medical reasons and accompanying persons):
    – An official document from a Russian medical institution certifying the need for treatment and (in some cases) for accompanying the patient, as well as proof of sufficient financial means to pay for the treatment.– Proof of payment of a deposit to cover the costs of treatment (if applicable).
    10.9. Other — Owners of property in Estonia and their close relatives:
    – An application prepared by the applicant notifying that he or she owns real estate in Estonia, indicating the exact address of the property and the registration or cadastral number.
    – In the case of close relatives, documents confirming the relationship. Not required if data on civil status acts confirming family ties (birth, marriage, etc.) are entered into the Estonian Population Register.
    10.10. Other – transit
    – If applicable, documents related to onward travel to the final destination (visa or other entry permit to a third country of destination; tickets for onward travel).Invitor’s details – first name, last name, Estonian personal identification code;
11. Citizens of other countries: original and copy of proof of residence in Russia (valid residence permit in the Russian Federation or long-term visa, as well as registration at the place of stay).
12. During the visa application review process, the consul may require you to submit additional documents.

• The photograph for each visa applicant must be an un-mounted, full face photo, as described below
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.
• One photograph must be submitted. The photograph should be glued to the application form

Photo Size

• 35 mm x 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure not less than 30 mm

the photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
• The face should cover about 70-80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• In general, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
• Sunglasses or other wear, which detracts from the face, are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (an eye patch, for example).
• A photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Note: Please follow these ICAO instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete

If you wish to apply for a Schengen Visa not exceeding 90 days in a half year period, you can download the requisite Visa Application Form from the below given link.

Electronic application form

Filling the electronic Application form:

• Enter your e-mail address as well as the anti-spam symbols required to proceed.
• Fill in the application according to the instructions. Make sure to read all the instructions carefully and provide as much information as possible. Avoid typing errors and if in doubt, click on the "?" symbol next to the appropriate field for additional information.
• After completing the visa application, you will be provided with the number of your visa application and the filled form will be sent to your e-mail address as a pdf file. You will also be given the choice to print the form out immediately.

After completing the online application, the form must be printed out and signed before submitting it, together with other required documents to an Estonian foreign representation for processing. Only a signed application is valid for applying for a visa! NB! In case information on the visa application is incorrect, you should fill in a new application form, print it and sign it again.

Our managers can assist you in visa application form filling in the visa center.

Please note that the following essentials must be met by all applicants submitting their applications for visa. When applying for a visa the applicant must verify their identity by producing employee of the internal passport.

Applications shall be lodged no more than three months before the start of the intended visit. Holders of a multiple-entry visa may lodge the application before the expiry of the existing visa.

Applicants shall appear in person when lodging an application.

Visa application may also be submitted through an authorised representative or a commercial intermediary. A representative may be:

• Close relative (spouses, children, parents). Proof of family tie and handwritten authorization must be submitted (to download the authorization form, please, click here);
• A third person possessing a notarized power of attorney for submission of the application and collection of a processed passport.
• Representatives of administrative or local government when purpose of travel is official visit. Authorization from the administration must be submitted.
• Representatives of organizations when purpose of travel is sports, culture. Authorization from the organization must be submitted.
• Tour agencies accredited to the Consulate General of Estonia.

**Please, note: the Visa Application Form must be signed personally by the applicant. The power of attorney doesn’t authorize a third person to sign Visa documents for the applicant!

Passport or other valid travel document should be issued within previous 10 years and valid at least three months beyond the planned departure from Estonia. Please ensure that your passport has at least two blank pages to which a visa can be affixed, if not a new passport must be obtained before submitting your application.

Visa for Applicants under the age of 18

The application form has to be signed by a parent or legal custodian.

• In addition to the compulsory documentation required, the following documentation is required for applicants under the age of 18.
• Copy of the birth certificate.
• Consent of the parental authority or legal guardian should be required only if the minor travels alone or only with one parent. Exceptions should be made to this if the single parent with whom the minor is to travel holds the parental authority alone (i.e. in cases where the other parent has deceased or been deprived of custody, e.g. a death certificate of the other parent or a court degree vesting custody exclusively in the parent who is signing the application would be requested).

Copy of the valid Schengen visa of the parent(s) travelling with the minor for whom a visa is not applied at the same time with the parent(s).

Visa for third-country nationals

In addition to the compulsory documentation required:

Proof of legal residence in the Russian Federation in line with federal legislation (e.g. residence permit, long-term visa or FMS registration), valid for at least three months after the planned return from the Schengen area or a document proving that the applicant has applied for a renewal of proof of legal residence. If not resident, proof of legal presence in the Russian Federation and justification for submitting visa application in the Russian Federation instead of the country of residence.

Required Travel Insurance

A medical insurance is compulsory for visitors to Estonia and other Schengen states. The insurance must cover at least 30,000 Euro and include costs for medical treatment, hospitalization and repatriation due to injury or medical reasons. The insurance must be valid in all Schengen states and cover the total length of the visit.

The insurance certificate must be shown when the application is submitted. Please note that you have to bring your travel insurance with you when traveling due to inspections of relevant documents at the border control when entering the Schengen

Copies of domestic passport

Copies of domestic passport presenting the following information must be attached to an application;

1. Information regarding person data
2. Information regarding address of residence
3. Information regarding international passport
4. Information regarding civil status

1. Fees listed below are per applicant, including children 6 years of age and above.
2. In addition to the visa fee, there is a service charge of 11 EUR (inclusive of VAT) per application - to be paid in Russian Rubles only (in cash or by credit card).
3. The visa fees and service charges once paid are not refundable.

Details for Your Information

Ordinary Fee

The fee for processing an application for a SCHENGEN short stay visa by the citizens of Russian Federation, Ukraine, Republic of Moldova, Georgia Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania, Azerbaijan and Armenia is 35 EUR payable in cash, only. The fee for processing applications (ordinary) submitted by the citizens of other States is 80 EUR.Children of 3rd country nationals in the age between 6-12 years have to pay the visa fee in amount of 40 EUR.

The Ordinary Fee is fully waived for (all citizens)

1. Children below six years of age;
2. pupils, students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose of study or educational training;
3. Researchers travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research as defined in Recommendation 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament;
4. Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations;
5. Family members (spouses, children under 21 or dependent adult children, dependent parents) of citizens of Estonia or EU country, EEA country or the Swiss Confederation;
6. Persons invited by Parliament or the Estonian Government;
7. Holders of diplomatic and official duty passports.

The following Russian citizens do not have to pay the visa fee (according to EC-RF visa facilitation agreement):

1. Close relatives — spouses, children (including adopted), parents (including custodians), grandparents and grandchildren— of citizens of the Russian Federation legally residing in the territory of Estonia;
2. Members of official delegations who, following an Official invitation addressed to the Member States, the European Union or the Russian Federation, shall participate In meetings, consultations, negotiations or exchange programs, as well as in events held in the territory of The Russian Federation or one of the Member States by Intergovernmental organizations;
3. members of national and regional Governments and Parliaments, Constitutional Courts and Supreme Courts,;
4. Disabled persons and the person accompanying them, if necessary;
5. Persons who have presented documents proving the necessity of their travel on humanitarian grounds, including to receive urgent medical treatment and the person accompanying such person, or to attend a funeral of a close relative, or to visit a seriously ill close relative;
6. Participants in youth international sports events and persons accompanying them;
7. Persons participating in scientific, cultural and artistic activities including university and other exchange programs;
8. Participants in official exchange programs organized by twin cities.

Please note that the Service Fee is fully waived for Children less than 6 years of age and disabled people

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

Applicant is required to travel through Estonia on way to a third country

The applicant is required to present original documents of those attached to the applications and prepare copies beforehand to be submitted to the Embassy of Estonia.

You can make copiesof required documents in our visa application center.

Please note that the Embassy of Estonia in Moscow will not return any documents attached with an application form.

The applicant needs to be prepared to show internal passport and a copy of the registration, if requested.

1. One application form typed or written by hand in block letters and neatly. The form should be signed personally by the applicant. The Consulate General of Estonia in St. Petersburg accepts application forms filled in Latin alphabets only (you may write in Russian, but in Latin characters).
   
   Our managers can assist you in visa application form fillingin the visa center.
2. One recent full face color photograph taken against a light one-colored background. Using a grey instead of a white background is recommended. The photograph should measure 35 mm in width x 45 mm in height and the head should measure 25 mm x 35 mm in size. The photo must not be more than six (6) months old. Retouched photographs are not accepted.
   
   If you don’t have an opportunity to make a photo in advance, you can do it in our visa center.
3. Travel document (a foreign passport) valid for at least three months after the intended date of (last) departure from the Schengen area, containing at least two blank pages and issued within the previous ten years.
4. Old/expired or another valid foreign passport.

Notice: If the applicant has previous Schengen visas in an already expired foreign passport, that passport must be submitted as well.

5. Copy of the internal passport (issued at the age of 14): pages concerning the applicant's bio data, foreign passport(s) issued to him/her, his/her marital status and registration in Russia.
6. A travel medical insurance policy. Each applicant (including children) must have an insurance policy. Exceptions are the spouses of EU citizens and their minor children, as well as bearers of diplomatic and official passports on mission.
   
   

   Basic requirements for an insurance policy:

   • Policies should cover the entire validity period of the visa and all of the planned days of stay
   • Insurance validity region should cover all Schengen countries
   • The insurance should cover a minimum of 30 000 Euros
   • Policies should cover your costs in case of sudden illness or accident and/ or assistance on site, including the costs of medical repatriation of the insured person to the place of permanent residency or the repatriation in case of death.
     
     

     Insurance policies filled in by hand are not accepted. In order to receive a multiple entry visa it is enough to present an insurance policy, which is valid from the date of submitting a visa application until the end of the first trip. The applicant must agree to purchase a medical insurance policy for further trips to the Schengen region by accepting and signing the appropriate section in the visa application.
     
     You can buy insurance policy in our visa center.

     You can purchase electronic insurance for your trip online here.

7. Documents related to the onward journey to the final destination (visa or other entry permit for the third country of destination; tickets for onward journey).
8. Proof of employment (with salary information); if not available, other proof of financial means and will to return (e.g. bank/credit statement(s) covering at least three preceding months, proof of real estate property in Russia or proof of sponsorship.
   
   

   Minors - If the applicant is a minor (under 18 years) and travels alone or with one of his/ her parents, a written, notarized consent of the second parent or the guardian is required. If the consent cannot be provided, then other documents providing the reason for the lack of permission (single parent reference or other documents) are required. The consent has to be valid from the day of submitting a visa application, covering all Schengen countries. Along with the original, a copy of the birth certificate is also required and should be prepared beforehand.

   Attention! In accordance with the EU legislation, a child cannot be included into his/her parents’ visa. It is necessary to complete a separate application form with photo and complete set of required documents for every child. A child must obtain his/her own separate visa. If the child is included in his/her parent’s passport, the visa will be pasted into the passport bearing the child. The passport must have one blank page per visa for each person traveling with that passport.

• The photograph for each visa applicant must be an un-mounted, full face photo, as described below
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.
• One photograph must be submitted. The photograph should be glued to the application form

Photo Size

• 35 mm x 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure not less than 30 mm

the photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
• The face should cover about 70-80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• In general, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
• Sunglasses or other wear, which detracts from the face, are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (an eye patch, for example).
• A photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete

If you wish to apply for a Schengen Visa not exceeding 90 days in a half year period, you can download the requisite Visa Application Form from the below given link.

Electronic application form

Filling the electronic Application form:

• Enter your e-mail address as well as the anti-spam symbols required to proceed.
• Fill in the application according to the instructions. Make sure to read all the instructions carefully and provide as much information as possible. Avoid typing errors and if in doubt, click on the "?" symbol next to the appropriate field for additional information.
• After completing the visa application, you will be provided with the number of your visa application and the filled form will be sent to your e-mail address as a pdf file. You will also be given the choice to print the form out immediately.

After completing the online application, the form must be printed out and signed before submitting it, together with other required documents to an Estonian foreign representation for processing. Only a signed application is valid for applying for a visa! NB! In case information on the visa application is incorrect, you should fill in a new application form, print it and sign it again.

Our managers can assist you in visa application form filling in the visa center.