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What is a long-stay visa (D visa)?

A long-stay visa (D visa) is an Estonian visa which may be issued for single or multiple entries into Estonia. D-visa may be issued for the period of stay of up to 365 days within twelve consecutive months. It allows to stay in other Schengen Member States up to 90 days within the period of 180 days. In case of consecutive long-stay visas, the whole period of stay shall not be longer than 548 days within 730 consecutive days.

How to apply for a D visa?

All D visa applications in Ireland can be submitted at the Estonian Embassy in Dublin on Tuesdays from 1-4pm and on Fridays from 10-12am. It is necessary to book an appointment in advance.

Documents to be submitted upon application for visa:

NB! All foreign public documents submitted as part of a long stay D-visa application must be legalized or certified with an apostille and translated either into Estonian or English!

• a valid travel document which has been issued within previous 10 years, contains at least two blank pages for visas and is valid at least 3 months after the expiration date of the visa;
• a filled in and signed application form. In case several persons (minors or a spouse) are covered by the same travel document, individual application forms must be filled in and signed by the persons concerned, in case of minors signed by the parental authority or the legal guardian. A minor at least 15 years old may lodge and sign a visa application personally;
• a recently taken photo (35x45mm). Photo must meet ICAO requirements and should not be older than six months. Photo must be glued on the visa application from (not stapled!);
• travel medical insurance which guarantees payment of any costs related to applicant’s medical treatment due to illness or injury during the validity of the visa. As a rule, travel medical insurance must be valid for the whole period of requested visa. If applicant will be covered with Estonian health insurance (Tervisekassa) after arrival to Estonia, travel medical insurance must cover only the period until Estonian health insurance (Tervisekassa) insurance becomes valid. For example – if person applies visa for short-term employment, travel medical insurance must cover travel period and additionally first 14 days of working;
• data concerning close relatives and family members;
• biographical data;
• additional application form 1 (citizens from NATO member states are exempted);
• criminal records certificate or a non-existance proof for receiving such a certificate. Under 14 years old are exempted from the requirement;
• documents indicating the purpose of journey, e.g. confirmation letter from the host or documents proving that applicant is going to work in Estonia (confirmation from the employer, registration of short-term employment ) or documents proving that applicant is going to study in Estonia. During the examination of an application, a consular officer may request additional documents;
• travel ticket booking confirmation to Estonia or proof of use of another mode of transport;
• at the time of submission of the application, biometrical data – 10 fingerprints of the applicant is collected; children under the age of 12 and persons for whom fingerprinting is physically impossible shall be exempt from the requirement to give fingerprints;
• visa fee; 
• proof of financial means. Applicant must prove that he or she has sufficient financial means according to the purpose of stay:

NB! Please review the non-exhaustive list of supporting documents: Additionally applicants must present documents related to purpose of stay.docx | 14.31 KB | docx.
Please note that during the examination of an application, a consular officer may request additional documents.

For further information regarding D visa see the webpage of Ministry of Foreign Affairs.