Estonia•EuropeAirport Transit Visa (Type A)
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-28 days
Application Fee
35 EUR
Stay Duration
Transit
Renewable
No
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Transit visa for passengers changing flights at Estonian airports without entering the country. For eligible nationalities only.
Airport Transit Visa (Type A) is for travelers passing through Estonian airport terminals without leaving the international transit zone. Certain nationalities are exempt based on EU and Schengen regulations.
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Requirements
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Eligible Nationalities
This visa is available to citizens of: AF, BD, CD, ER, ET, GH, IR, IQ, NG, PK, SO, LK
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: RU, BY
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 1 blank page, valid 3+ months after intended transit
Onward flight ticket
Confirmed booking showing next flight
Connecting ticket
Proof of connection through Estonia
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Advantages
- Shorter processing time possible
- Lower fee than other visas
- Efficient for connecting flights
Considerations
- Does not permit entry to Estonia
- Limited to airport transit zone
- Only for eligible nationalities
Application Process
Check exemption status
Verify if you need airport transit visa based on nationality
Prepare documents
Gather passport and travel documents
Apply at diplomatic mission
Submit application to Estonian consulate
Receive decision
Collect visa or travel to airport with confirmation
Application Forms
Schengen Visa Application Form (Airport Transit)
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