Estonia Visa Guide for Pakistani Citizens

✈️ 1. Visit Visa (Schengen Visa – Type C)

Purpose:

  • Tourism
  • Visiting friends or relatives
  • Up to 90 days in a 180-day period

Documents Required:

  • Schengen visa application form
  • Valid passport (3 months beyond return, 2 blank pages)
  • 2 biometric passport photos (35×45 mm, white background)
  • Flight reservation (round-trip)
  • Hotel booking or invitation letter from host in Estonia
  • Travel medical insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage)
  • 6-month bank statement (signed & stamped)
  • Proof of employment or business:
    • Job letter, NOC
    • Salary slips or business registration docs (NTN, SECP)
  • FRC (if visiting family)
  • CNIC and passport copy
  • Cover letter (explain trip purpose, itinerary, funding, return intent)
  • Visa Fee: €80 + VFS service charges

💼 2. Business Visa (Schengen Visa – Type C)

Purpose:

  • Business meetings, events, trade fairs, or negotiations

Additional Documents (with Visit Visa documents):

  • Invitation letter from Estonian company (state dates, purpose, and who pays costs)
  • Business letter from your Pakistani company (letterhead with travel purpose)
  • Proof of business registration (NTN, Chamber Certificate)
  • Company bank account statement
  • Evidence of past business relations (emails, contracts, MOUs)

🏠 3. Family Reunion Visa (Long Stay – Type D)

Purpose:

  • Joining spouse, parent, or children residing legally in Estonia
  • Stay longer than 90 days

Documents Required:

  • Type D visa application form
  • Passport (valid for at least 12 months)
  • Marriage certificate or birth certificate (attested and translated to Estonian/English)
  • FRC from NADRA
  • Proof of family relationship (photos, messages)
  • Sponsor’s Estonian ID card or residence permit
  • Sponsor’s income proof and employment details
  • Proof of accommodation in Estonia
  • Police clearance certificate
  • Medical certificate
  • Visa Fee: €100
  • Travel insurance

📌 Note: You will apply for a residence permit after entering Estonia.


🎓 4. Study Visa (Long Stay – Type D)

Purpose:

  • University-level education in Estonia

Documents Required:

  • Admission letter from Estonian university
  • Proof of tuition payment
  • Educational transcripts & certificates (attested)
  • Proof of financial means:
    • Bank statement showing at least €7,000+ or sponsor letter
  • Accommodation confirmation
  • Police clearance certificate
  • Health insurance (valid in Estonia)
  • Passport + 2 photos
  • Visa application form (Type D)
  • Visa Fee: €100

📌 You must register for a residence permit within Estonia after arrival.


👷 5. Work Permit Visa (Type D + Residence Permit)

Purpose:

  • Employment with an Estonian employer
  • Valid for more than 90 days

Steps to Apply:

  1. Estonian employer submits a work registration application to the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board
  2. You apply for Type D visa after work is approved

Documents Required:

  • Valid work contract from an Estonian company
  • Copy of work registration notification
  • Proof of qualifications (degrees/certifications)
  • Employment history (CV + experience letters)
  • Accommodation proof in Estonia
  • Police clearance certificate
  • Health insurance (temporary until residence card is issued)
  • Medical certificate
  • Passport + visa application
  • Visa Fee: €100

📌 After arriving, apply for Estonian residence card (ID).


🏢 Where to Apply:

  • Via VFS Global – Estonia (Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi)
  • Embassy of Estonia is represented by Hungary in Pakistan (for Schengen visas)
    🔗 VFS Estonia – Pakistan

💸 Visa Fees:

Visa TypeFee (EUR)
Visit/Business€80
Family, Study, Work (D)€100
VFS Service Fee~€30 extra

⏳ Processing Time:

Visa TypeTime Estimate
Visit/Business15–30 working days
Family, Study, Work30–60 days (may vary)

✅ Tips for Applicants:

  • All foreign documents must be translated into Estonian or English
  • Use only genuine financial and invitation documents
  • Don’t book flights before approval
  • For long-term stays, apply for a residence card once in Estonia
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