Visa rules by passportLast checked October 16, 2026
Do citizens of Russia need a visa for Estonia?
RussiaEstoniaVisa requiredNationals of Russia need a visa for short stays in Estonia. (Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, Annex I)
Diaspora: about 121,354 people born in Russia live there (UN DESA 2024).
The visa route
Schengen tourist & business visaEstonia issues the uniform Schengen short-stay (type C) visa for tourism, business and visits to family or friends, valid for up to 90 days in any 180-day period in all Schengen countries. You apply to Estonia when it is your main or only destination, normally in your country of legal residence, using the Ministry of Foreign Affairs online visa application environment. The core rules (fee, insurance, passport and timing) are set by the EU Visa Code and are the same in every Schengen state; Estonia sets its own application channels, and publishes a reference amount of EUR 70 per day for means of subsistence.Requirements and documentsAnother passport?
Rules depend on the passport you travel on. Visas or residence elsewhere can open easier entry.
Official sources
Rules change: check the official page before you travel.
General information from official sources, not legal advice.