Quick answer
To apply for an Estonia Business Visa, you must submit your application at the local VFS centre [1] after completing the online visa application form [19]. Required documents include a valid passport [2], application form [3], photo [4], cover letter [5], travel health insurance of at least 30,000 EUR [6], proof of accommodation [7], flight reservation [8], employer introduction letter [9], no objection statement [10], invitation letter from Estonia [11], proof of financial status [12], and additional documents based on employment (salary slips [13], business registration [14], pension [15], or parent's statements [16]). You must provide proof of at least 100 EUR per day of stay [17] and a copy of passport [18].
Key facts
Requirements
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Requirements in detail
Passport issued within the last 10 years, with at least 3 months validity beyond your planned return date and at least two empty pages.
Online visa application form printed and signed twice by the applicant (or legal guardian if minor).
Valid for the entire Schengen stay with a minimum coverage of 30,000 EUR.
Documents proving the purpose and logistics of your business trip.
Cover letter with your name, passport number, travel dates, and detailed travel plan.
Proof of means of transport, including flight reservation with return tickets.
Proof of accommodation for the whole duration in the Schengen area.
Letter from your employer/company on business letterhead, signed and stamped, stating your position, duration of service, and no objection for the trip. If self-employed, provide business registration certificate instead.
Documents you'll need
- Valid passport issued within the last 10 years and with at least 3 months validity after the scheduled return, with at least two empty pages [2]
- Application form – completed, signed twice by the applicant [3]
- One passport photograph – not older than 6 months (35mm x 45mm) in color with white background [4]
- Cover letter - Name, passport number and travel date as per the ticket along with the travel plan [5]
- Travel health insurance - Valid in Schengen countries with a coverage of at least 30,000 EUR for the entire duration [6]
- Proof of accommodation - For the whole duration in the Schengen area [7]
- Proof of means of transport – flight reservation with return tickets [8]
- Introduction letter - business letterhead from the employer/company, signed and stamped by HR or directorate mentioning your position and the duration of your service [9]
- “No objection statement” regarding the planned trip to Estonia/Schengen States [10]
- Invitation letter from the business partner in Estonia - with full details of the inviter and invitee, dates, purpose, and detailed schedule [11]
- Proof of financial status : Last 3 months personal bank account statements (original, stamped) and personal ITR (ITR-V) for the last 2 assessment years [12]
- If employed: Last 3 months salary slips and last 3 months salary bank account statements [13]
- If self-employed and/or company owner: Business registration certificate / Partnership Deed / Proof of proprietorship and last 3 months personal and business bank account statements [14]
- If retired: Personal pension bank statement for the last 3 months and proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business [15]
- If Student or unemployed: Parents or legal guardians must provide their personal bank statements for the last 3 months [16]
- Proof of at least 100 EUR per day of stay in Estonia [17]
- Passport copy of 1st page (bio data) and last page of the passport [18]
This list adjusts automatically based on your nationality and category.
How to apply
Related visas
Sources
One numbered entry per specific claim — several entries may point to the same underlying document, each with its own locator.
- [1]
Application should be submitted at the local Visa Facilitation Centre VFS
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [2]
Valid passport issued within the last 10 years and with at least 3 months validity after return, with at least two empty pages
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [3]
Application form completed and signed twice by the applicant
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [4]
One passport photograph (35mm x 45mm, white background, not older than 6 months)
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [5]
Cover letter with name, passport number, travel date and travel plan
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [6]
Travel health insurance valid in Schengen with coverage of at least 30,000 EUR
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [7]
Proof of accommodation for the whole duration in Schengen area
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [8]
Proof of means of transport – flight reservation with return tickets
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [9]
Introduction letter from employer/company on business letterhead, signed and stamped, mentioning position and duration of service
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [10]
No objection statement regarding the planned trip to Estonia/Schengen States
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [11]
Invitation letter from business partner in Estonia with full details and detailed schedule
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [12]
Proof of financial status: last 3 months personal bank statements and ITR for last 2 assessment years (ITR-V only)
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [13]
If employed: last 3 months salary slips and salary bank account statements
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [14]
If self-employed/company owner: business registration certificate and last 3 months personal and business bank statements
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [15]
If retired: personal pension bank statement for last 3 months and proof of regular income
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [16]
If student or unemployed: parents/legal guardians must provide their personal bank statements for last 3 months
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [17]
Proof of at least 100 EUR per day of stay in Estonia
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [18]
Passport copy of first page (bio data) and last page of the passport
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [19]
Online visa application completed at https://eelviisataotlus.vm.ee/
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Verified — deep-linked
This page reflects Estonia's officially published requirements as of the dates above. It is not legal advice, and final approval is solely at the discretion of Estonia's immigration authorities. For a case-specific compliance check against your own documents, try VisaBook free.