Estonia Embassy in India

Estonia Embassy Locations in India

Estonia has established an embassy and honorary consulates in India to manage diplomatic relations and consular services. Here are the cities where Estonia's offices are located.

India and Estonia Relations

India officially recognised Estonia as a sovereign country in 1991, after the fall of the Soviet Union. Since then, relations have grown across various important sectors.

• Trade: In the last financial year, bilateral trade in goods between India and Estonia reached 137.49 million Euros (up to October 2024), while trade in services amounted to 84.5 million Euros (up to September 2024).
• Business Collaborations: Estonia has strong expertise in information technology, cybersecurity, blockchain, and related technological fields, which offer growing opportunities for cooperation. Estonia is actively encouraging Indian IT companies to set up data centres there. Green-tech sectors such as green hydrogen and wind energy, along with fields like genetics, molecular biology, biotechnology, and life sciences, also offer scope for collaboration.
• e-Residency and Start-up Visa: Around 3,000 Indians have become e-residents of Estonia. Indians have started nearly 700 companies there, benefitting from e-Residency and Start-up Visa. In 2019, India was among the top three countries receiving Start-up Visas. 124 visas were given to employees and 40 to founders.
• Cultural Relations: Cultural exchanges between Estonia and India are pretty strong and varied. India offers scholarships through the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme. Tallinn University teaches Hindi and Indian philosophy, culture, and history. Estonian films have also participated in film festivals in India.

Services Offered By Estonia's Embassy and Consulates in India

Estonia's Embassy and Consulates in India provide the following services to Estonian citizens and Indian nationals.

• Issue of Estonia Visa: The embassy issues Schengen visas for short-term visits and Long-Stay (D) visas for extended stays in Estonia. It handles appointment bookings, collects required forms and documents, and processes the Estonia visa applications.
• Issue of Temporary Residence Permit: Individuals planning to stay in Estonia for more than one year for study or employment must apply for a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) through the embassy.
• Emergency Help to Estonians: The embassy and its consulates provide emergency help to Estonian citizens in India who are facing any urgent or critical situations.
• Strengthening Bilateral Relations: The embassy promotes strong ties between Estonia and India by facilitating high-level official visits and organising cultural and educational programs.

How to Contact the Estonian Embassy in India?

If you have any questions or requests, use the official contact information of the Slovenian Embassy or its consular offices in India.

Do You Need Estonia Travel Insurance?

Travel insurance is mandatory if you want to travel to Estonia as a tourist. A Schengen visa requires travel insurance with a cover of 30,000 Euros. Apart from being a legal requirement, travel insurance has many top benefits.

• Covers Urgent Medical Costs: Medical treatment in Estonia can be expensive. Travel insurance covers the cost of urgent medical care, including hospitalisation.
• Enables Repatriation to India: Overseas travel insurance also covers the cost of repatriation to India during emergencies, including sudden death while travelling.
• Covers Personal Liabilities: If you accidentally cause property damage or injury to any person in Estonia, your travel insurance policy can compensate for the legal liabilities.
• Extendable Coverage With Add-ons: Travel insurance policies provide various add-ons to extend coverage. These include Adventure Sports coverage and Home Burglary Coverage, among others.