Facts about Estonia
Estonia’s capital, Tallinn, is an ancient town built by German crusaders. It is a major tourist destination in Europe. It is also the largest and most visited destination in Estonia. The city of Tallinn is known for parks, lakes, culture, museum. There is also the high Tallinn TV tower which is regarded as the tallest building in Tallinn with 313m height. The tower has an observation deck. Around other cities in Estonia, there are also various tourist sites with the promise of a great experience.
Over 3 million foreigners visit Estonia yearly.
Basic Travel Requirements for South Africans visiting Estonia
- A copy of the completed application form.
- Two passports sized photographs taken with a white background and showing the face fully. These photographs should be attached to the application form.
- Copies of your previous visas along with your passport. The passport should have a validity of 3 months from the intended date of entry into the country.
- The passport should also contain two blank pages.
- Travel insurance with a minimum of €30000 covering medical insurance.
- Travel itinerary for the duration of the visit in the country.
- Confirmed flight reservation with dates of entry and exit from Estonia.
- Bank statement spanning 6 months from the period of application of the visa. This is to show the continuous flow of funds.
- Confirmed hotel reservation for the duration of stay in the country.
Types of Estonia Visa
Types of Visa |
Processing Time |
Duration of Stay |
Tourist Visa |
15 days |
90 days |
Business Visa |
15 days |
90 days |
Student Visa |
15 days |
90 days |
Medical Visa |
15 days |
90 days |
Official Visa |
15 days |
90 days |
Transit Visa |
15 days |
24 hours |
Visa |
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Places in Visas of Estonia Fees
Visa Type |
Sub Type |
Visa Fees |
Tourist Visa |
|
60.00 (EUR)
|
Business Visa |
|
60.00 (EUR)
|
Student Visa |
|
60.00 (EUR)
|
Medical Visa |
|
60.00 (EUR)
|
Official Visa |
|
60.00 (EUR)
|
Transit Visa |
|
60.00 (EUR)
|
Visa |
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Not available
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