Estonia Visa

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Basic Travel Requirements for Nigerians visiting Estonia

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Estonian Visa.

  • Fully completed and signed visa application form
  • Two recently taken photos. Both photos must be taken within the last three months and must follow all visa photo requirements.
  • A valid passport which is not older than 10 years. It should be valid for at least three more months beyond the date you plan to leave Estonia.
  • A round trip reservation or itinerary. This must include dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Estonia.
  • A travel insurance policy. A document that proves you have travel health insurance for the whole Schengen territory, with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros in case of any medical emergency as illnesses, accidents and even repatriation in case of death.
  • Proof of accommodation. A document that shows where you will be accommodated throughout your stay in Estonia.
  • Proof of financial means. Evidence that you have enough money to support yourself financially throughout your stay in the country. This can be one of the following:
      • Bank account statement – that shows you have enough money in your account for the trip. The statement shall be no older than 3 months.
      • Sponsorship Letter – by another person that confirms they will be financially supporting your trip to Estonia. In order for this letter to be valid, it must be accompanied by a bank statement of the sponsor, no older than three months.
  • Proof of paid visa fee.  €60 for adults and €35 for children from 6 to 12 years old.

Estonia Visa for Nigerians

Facts about Estonia

Estonia is a European country with a population of 1.3 million people. The official language is Estonian, however, Russian is also spoken, with Russians being the second most abundant ethnic group in the country after Estonians.

The capital city is Tallinn and it is home to some medieval architecture and the famous Alexander Nevsky cathedral. Estonians are majorly Christians with secularity becoming popular in the country. There is freedom of religion and the church is separate from the state.

There are over 2000 islands in Estonia, and ferries are a great way to explore and move about. Cycling is also a fun way to explore the landscape and there are also cars for hire.

Estonia has four seasons and July is the warmest month while February is the coolest winter month. Winter is great for skiing, there’s a cross country skiing that takes place in Otepaa. And summer is great for excursions and other outdoor activities. Clothing should be based on weather, however, sweaters and jackets are recommended in summer because of rain and chilly nights.

Estonian diet is a mix of German and Scandinavian cuisine; Black sausage is a popular Estonian dish. There have been cases of traffic-related incidents and petty crimes, so take precautions when crossing the road and be cautious with your belongings.

You can sail the Baltic Sea or relax in one of the numerous beaches or attend some of Estonia’s festivals such as:
  • Estonia song festival
  • Viljandi folk music festival
  • Haapsalu Tchaikovsky festival, held in honour of Russian composer, Tchaikovsky
Some popular places you can visit include:
  • The National parks: located in Laheema, Soomaa and Vilsandi
  • Railway museum in Haapsalu: located in the resort town of Haapsalu, this historical train station is a popular site to learn the history of train travel
  • Rakvere castle: the ruins of the medieval rakvere castle which was the palace of Danish kings, there are guided tours through the castle.
  • Narva castle, which also houses the Narva museum
  • Hiiumaa, one of the country’s several islands

Types of Estonia Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay Fees
N/A

General Requirements for Estonia Visa

  • Fully completed and signed visa application form
  • Two recently taken photos. Both photos must be taken within the last three months and must follow all visa photo requirements.
  • A valid passport which is not older than 10 years. It should be valid for at least three more months beyond the date you plan to leave Estonia.
  • A round trip reservation or itinerary. This must include dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Estonia.
  • A travel insurance policy. A document that proves you have travel health insurance for the whole Schengen territory, with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros in case of any medical emergency as illnesses, accidents and even repatriation in case of death.
  • Proof of accommodation. A document that shows where you will be accommodated throughout your stay in Estonia.
  • Proof of financial means. Evidence that you have enough money to support yourself financially throughout your stay in the country. This can be one of the following:
      • Bank account statement – that shows you have enough money in your account for the trip. The statement shall be no older than 3 months.
      • Sponsorship Letter – by another person that confirms they will be financially supporting your trip to Estonia. In order for this letter to be valid, it must be accompanied by a bank statement of the sponsor, no older than three months.
  • Proof of paid visa fee.  €60 for adults and €35 for children from 6 to 12 years old.

Estonia Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

None

None (USD)

Estonia Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Nigeria

Location

Address

Abuja

The Belgian embassy in Abuja currently handles visa applications for Estonia.

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