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Estonia visa from the UK for non-UK passport holders

If you live in the UK on a non-UK passport, you apply for an Estonia Schengen visa through VFS Global in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham or Cardiff. The visa fee is €90, plus a £10.35 VFS service fee. Allow 15 calendar days from the Thursday after your appointment.

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Consulate fee, adult. €45 for ages 6 to 11, free under 6.
€90
VFS Global service charge, paid at the centre.
£10.35
Standard processing after the appointment.
15 days
The earliest you can apply before you travel.
6 months

Who can apply from the UK

You need valid residence status in the UK, shown by a residence permit card or your UKVI status printout. Estonia's checklists ask for your share code plus the status printout.

Your UK residence must stay valid for at least one month after you leave the Schengen area.

Estonia must be your main destination. If you go on to other Schengen countries, bring your travel schedule and proof of those plans.

You can use any of the five VFS centres. Estonia's foreign ministry says you normally apply in your country of residence.

Documents for a Estonia visit visa

You provide

  • Passport Issued in the last 10 years, valid at least 3 months after your trip ends, with 2 blank pages.
  • UK immigration status Your Home Office share code plus a printout of your status, valid at least one month after you leave the Schengen area.
  • Photo One recent colour photo taken in the last 6 months, on a white or light background, with a neutral expression.
  • Bank statements UK statements in your name for the last three months showing the balance, plus a credit card statement with your monthly limit. Show €70 a day for your stay.
  • Job or study evidence Employees: a recent signed letter with the employer's UK registration number, your position and salary, plus 3 months of payslips. Self-employed: an accountant's, banker's or solicitor's letter and your self-assessment. Students: a letter with your weekly hours and attendance record.
  • Invitation from your host Family or friend visits: a signed, dated invitation with your host's contact details, address, visit dates and confirmation that they provide board and lodging, plus a copy of their passport or residence permit and proof of your relationship.
  • Apostilles Documents issued in the UK, such as birth or marriage certificates, must carry an apostille. Documents from other countries must be in Estonian or English, or translated, and apostilled or legalised.
  • Children's documents A birth certificate, both parents' passports or certified copies, written consent from the legal guardians and a British school certificate.
  • VFS appointment VFS says the applicant books the appointment online. VFS also takes walk-ins at its centres. We tell you when your file is ready and plan everything else around your date.

We provide

  • Application form Estonia's online form (eelviisataotlus.vm.ee), printed, dated and signed.
  • Cover letter Sets out your dates, plans, who pays and your ties to the UK, with your travel schedule if you visit other Schengen countries.
  • Return flight reservation A confirmed return ticket to the UK, or proof of onward travel.
  • Hotel booking A booking confirmation that names every guest in full. Bookings without names are refused.
  • Travel medical insurance Valid in the whole Schengen area for your dates, with at least €30,000 of cover, from an insurer approved by the Schengen countries.

Where and when to apply

Estonia takes UK short-stay applications through VFS Global in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham or Cardiff. Apply no earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 days before you travel.

VFS Global takes UK short-stay applications for the Embassy of Estonia in London under a contract with Estonia's foreign ministry. Estonian honorary consuls cannot accept visa applications.

Appointments in London →Appointments in Manchester →Appointments in Edinburgh →Appointments in Birmingham →

Worth knowing about this consulate

  • VFS charges a £10.35 service fee per application, including for children under 6. VFS says you can pay the visa fee in cash at the centre.
  • Documents issued in the UK must carry an apostille. The embassy keeps your copies and returns only your passport.
  • Estonia counts its 15 calendar days from the Thursday after your appointment. Files from the centres outside London take 2 to 3 extra working days.
  • From 27 July 2026, VFS's joint visa centre in the Birmingham area operates at 2nd Floor, 5–14 South Road, Smethwick B67 7BN.
  • VFS takes walk-ins at its centres, but paused them for Estonia from 22 to 29 December 2025.
  • A family member can collect your passport with an authorisation letter you sign when you apply. Travel agents need a notarised letter.

Notes by passport

Pakistani passport holders

  • Pakistan is on the EU's prior-consultation list (version of 1 November 2024), so your application may be checked with other Schengen states before a decision. This can add time, so apply early.
  • Only changing planes at an Estonian airport on the way somewhere else? As a Pakistani national you need an airport transit visa unless an exemption applies. The EU exemption for UK residents names the Biometric Residence Permit, and all BRPs have now expired, so with an eVisa plan on needing the transit visa unless Estonia confirms otherwise.

Bangladeshi passport holders

  • Bangladesh is on the EU's prior-consultation list (version of 1 November 2024), so your application may be checked with other Schengen states before a decision. This can add time, so apply early.
  • Only changing planes at an Estonian airport on the way somewhere else? As a Bangladeshi national you need an airport transit visa unless an exemption applies. The EU exemption for UK residents names the Biometric Residence Permit, and all BRPs have now expired, so with an eVisa plan on needing the transit visa unless Estonia confirms otherwise.

Nigerian passport holders

  • Nigeria is on the EU's prior-consultation list (version of 1 November 2024), so your application may be checked with other Schengen states before a decision. This can add time, so apply early.
  • Only changing planes at an Estonian airport on the way somewhere else? As a Nigerian national you need an airport transit visa unless an exemption applies. The EU exemption for UK residents names the Biometric Residence Permit, and all BRPs have now expired, so with an eVisa plan on needing the transit visa unless Estonia confirms otherwise.

Sri Lankan passport holders

  • Sri Lanka is on the EU's prior-consultation list (version of 1 November 2024), so your application may be checked with other Schengen states before a decision. This can add time, so apply early.
  • Only changing planes at an Estonian airport on the way somewhere else? As a Sri Lankan national you need an airport transit visa unless an exemption applies. The EU exemption for UK residents names the Biometric Residence Permit, and all BRPs have now expired, so with an eVisa plan on needing the transit visa unless Estonia confirms otherwise.

Ghanaian passport holders

  • Only changing planes at an Estonian airport on the way somewhere else? As a Ghanaian national you need an airport transit visa unless an exemption applies. The EU exemption for UK residents names the Biometric Residence Permit, and all BRPs have now expired, so with an eVisa plan on needing the transit visa unless Estonia confirms otherwise.

Gambian passport holders

  • EU restrictions on The Gambia (Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/1781) mean only single-entry visas and a standard processing time of 45 days instead of 15. Apply well ahead.

Somali passport holders

  • EU restrictions on Somalia (a Council decision of 25 June 2026) mean only single-entry visas and a standard processing time of 45 days instead of 15. Apply well ahead.

Guinean passport holders

  • EU restrictions on Guinea (a Council decision of 10 July 2026) mean only single-entry visas and a standard processing time of 45 days instead of 15. Apply well ahead.

How a Estonia application runs, day by day

  1. Day 0Eligibility and checklistA yes, a no or a “not yet, because”.
  2. Days 1–5File builtYou send documents on WhatsApp; we do the rest.
  3. VariesAppointment waitWe watch releases daily and book the first that fits.
  4. 15 daysConsulate decisionFingerprints at VFS Global, then we track the file.
  5. DonePassport backThen we confirm your real flights and hotel.

What it costs, and who you pay

Separate payments to separate people. Only ours is set by us, quoted in writing before you commit.

Consulate visa feePaid to the consulate. €45 for children aged 6 to 11. Not refundable if refused.
€90
VFS Global service chargePaid at the centre. Extras are optional.
£10.35
Fast Travellers, file and appointmentEverything from eligibility to decision, quoted in writing before you commit.
Fast Travellers, urgent or after a refusalAdds a daily slot search and a refusal review, quoted in writing before you commit.

Estonia visa questions from UK residents

Can I apply for an Estonia visa on a BRP?

BRPs have been replaced by eVisas. Estonia asks for your share code plus a status printout, valid at least one month after you leave the Schengen area.

Where do I apply for an Estonia visa in the UK?

At VFS Global in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham or Cardiff. The Birmingham-area centre moved to Smethwick on 27 July 2026.

How long does an Estonia visa take from the UK?

Estonia gives 15 calendar days, counted from the Thursday after your appointment, and up to 45 days if more checks are needed. Add 2 to 3 working days outside London.

How much is an Estonia Schengen visa from the UK?

The visa fee is €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6 to 11. Children under 6 pay nothing. VFS adds a £10.35 service fee.

Do my UK documents need an apostille for an Estonia visa?

Yes. Estonia's checklists say documents issued in the UK must be certified with an apostille.

Will my passport be stamped when I enter Estonia?

No. Since 10 April 2026 the EU's Entry/Exit System records your entries and exits digitally instead of stamping your passport. As a visa holder, the system stores a photo of your face taken at the border; your fingerprints are already on file from your visa application.

Can I visit other Schengen countries on an Estonia visa?

Yes. A Schengen visa covers all 29 Schengen countries for up to 90 days in any 180, as long as Estonia is your main destination.

Where these facts come from

Fees and rules are checked against official and visa-centre pages. Last reviewed . Rules change: we confirm everything again before you pay.

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