Documents Required

This category is specifically for family members of EU/EEA citizens who are residing in the UK and planning to travel to an EU Member State where the EU citizen is not a national.

For trips to an EU Member State where the EU citizen is not a national, family members will still benefit from Directive 2004/38/EC and its visa facilitations.

This directive applies to EU citizens who move or live in a Member State other than their own, as well as their accompanying family members.

Please note that family members of Estonian citizens residing in the UK cannot apply for travel to Estonia under Directive 2004/38/EC.

Family members of Estonian citizens will need to apply under the category of Private (family, friends) visit, etc.

The list of documents provided below is not exhaustive, and the applicant may be asked to provide additional information or documents if requested by the Mission.

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 the requirements specify that an original document must be submitted.

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, which can be done through the following link: https://www.gov.uk/get-document-legalised.

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 EU Family Members with your application. Incomplete applications may not be accepted.

Valid Travel Document (Passport): The passport must have been issued within the previous 10 years and should contain at least two blank pages for visas. Additionally, it must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the expiration date of the visa. Please provide both the original passport and a copy.

Application Form: Please note that the Embassy only accepts prefilled online application forms for Schengen visa applications. To apply, please use the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM – C Visa. Once completed, the application form must be printed out, signed, and submitted along with one recent color passport photograph.

United Kingdom Residence Permit: The residence permit must be valid for at least one month beyond the intended departure from the Schengen area. Please provide both the original permit and a copy.

Proof of Family Relationship: For family members, please provide a marriage certificate or birth certificate as proof of relationship. Please provide both the original document and a copy.

Proof of Traveling with or Joining EU, EEA, or Swiss Family Member: If you are traveling with or joining a family member who is a citizen of the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, please provide relevant documentation to support this.

Please Note: If you plan to visit other Schengen countries after Estonia, please present your travel schedule and all relevant documents to prove your intended travel.

For Minors (children below 18 years): In addition to the above requirements, the following documents are also necessary:

– Birth Certificate: Please provide the original birth certificate along with a copy.
– Original Passports of Both Parents: Both parents’ original passports must be submitted, and both parents must sign the application form unless one parent has sole custody or a residence order for the child.
– Proof of Consent of Parental Authority or Legal Guardian: Please provide documentation proving the consent of the parent(s) or legal guardian for the minor’s travel.