Documents Required

The following list of documents is not exhaustive, and the Mission may request additional information or documents from the applicant if necessary.

Both the standard and supporting documentation must be recent, no older than one month, and must be provided for every Schengen visa application.

Applicants are required to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies unless specified otherwise.

Documents issued by a foreign country must be translated into Estonian or English and certified with an Apostille or legalized. Documents issued by the UK must be apostilled.

Before gathering the required documents listed below, applicants are advised to review the requirements under Overview to ensure they are eligible to apply for the chosen visa category.

Please include the CHECKLIST for Private Visit with your application. Incomplete applications may not be accepted.

1. Valid travel document (Passport) – issued within the previous 10 years, containing at least two blank pages for visas, and valid for at least 3 months beyond the visa expiration date (original plus copy).
2. Application form – Please note that the Embassy only accepts prefilled online application forms for Schengen visa applications. Please use the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM – C visa. The completed form must be printed, signed, and submitted along with one recent color passport photograph.
3. United Kingdom Residence Permit – Valid for at least 1 month beyond the intended departure from the Schengen area (original plus copy).
4. Travel Arrangements – Proof of confirmed travel ticket to Schengen and departure from the Schengen area to the United Kingdom or the final country of destination.
5. Travel Insurance policy – Valid in the entire Schengen area or worldwide with coverage as required.

In order to ensure a smooth application process, it is important to provide all the necessary documents and meet the specified requirements. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application In order to ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience within the Schengen area, it is imperative to meet certain requirements. One of these requirements is obtaining a travel insurance policy with a minimum coverage of 30,000 EUR. It is essential that this insurance is acquired from an insurance company that has been approved by the Schengen countries. Please provide both the original and a copy of the insurance policy.

Additionally, it is necessary to present a bank statement from a United Kingdom bank, which should cover the last three months. This statement should be in the applicant’s name and address, and it should clearly display the details and balance that demonstrate the applicant’s ability to sustain themselves financially throughout their stay in the Schengen area. Furthermore, it should also indicate that the applicant has sufficient means to return to the United Kingdom or their country of origin, or to transit to a third country where admission is guaranteed. Alternatively, if the applicant is financially dependent on their spouse, please provide a marriage certificate, the spouse’s bank statements, and a copy of their passport.

Please note that cash will not be accepted as proof of sufficient means. It is important to show that each C-visa applicant has access to 70 EUR per person for each day they intend to spend in the Schengen area.

Moreover, it is necessary to provide proof of employment or student status. This can be done by submitting a recent, official, and signed letter from the employer. The letter should be on company letterhead and include the name, position, and date of the signatory, as well as the company’s address, recent telephone number, and registration number in the United Kingdom. Additionally, pay slips for the last three months should also be included.

By adhering to these requirements and providing the necessary documentation, you can ensure a successful visa application process.

If you are self-employed, you will need to provide the following documents:

1. A recent letter from your accountant, banker, or solicitor. This letter should be on official letterhead and include the following information: your name, the date of issue, your address, a recent telephone number, the position of the signatory, and the registration number in the United Kingdom. This letter should confirm your self-employment or business ownership in the United Kingdom.
2. A letter from the tax authorities.

If you are a student, you will need to provide the following documents:

1. A recent, official, and signed letter from a school, college, or university in the United Kingdom. This letter should include the date of issue, your name, the type of studies you are pursuing, the number of lessons (hours) per week, and your attendance record.

In addition to the above documents, you will also need to provide proof of the purpose of your travel, which is a private visit to family or friends. This can be done by providing the following:

1. A signed and dated invitation letter from your host. This letter should include full details such as the host’s name, contact details, and duration of your stay if you will be staying with them.
2. Documents related to your accommodation.
3. A copy of the data page of your host’s passport and/or Estonian residence permit.
4. Proof of sufficient means to cover your accommodation expenses.
5. Proof of family relationship, if applicable.

If you are a family member (spouse or child) of an Estonian citizen, you will need to provide additional documents depending on where you were married or born:

1. If you were married or born in Estonia, you will need to provide your marriage or birth certificate.
2. If you were married or born in the UK or another country, you will need to provide the original marriage or birth certificate.
3. A copy of the passport of the Estonian citizen

During the application process, it is imperative that both parents provide their original passports. In the event that either or both parents are unable to present their original passports, a notarized copy of the passport’s bio data page must be submitted, duly certified by an official notary. However, this requirement does not apply if one parent possesses sole custody or a residence order for the child.

Additionally, it is essential to provide proof of consent from the parent with parental authority or the legal guardian.