Estonia trip from India: 5 days Tallinn, Lahemaa & Tartu
A 5-day Estonia itinerary from India: Schengen visa steps, a rupee budget, Tallinn's old town, Lahemaa bogs and manors, Tartu by bus, plus veg food tips.
Estonia
A walled medieval old town in Tallinn, bog boardwalks and manor houses in Lahemaa, and a student city in Tartu, all within a three-hour bus ride.
Entry rules for Indian passports
| Entry | Schengen short-stay visa (type C); applications are lodged in person at an external service provider (VFS Global) in India, with an online appointment |
|---|---|
| Stay | Up to 90 days in any 180 |
| Government fee | €90 for adults, €45 for ages 6 to 11 and no fee under 6; the VFS service fee is not stated on the ministry page |
| Processing | Lodge at least 15 calendar days before travel and no earlier than six months ahead; a decision is normally taken within 15 days of the application being admissible, extendable to 45 in individual cases; travel medical insurance of at least €30,000 is required and 10 fingerprints are taken at lodging |
| Official site | vm.ee |
When to go
The best months are May, June, July, August, September. Flights from India: One stop, usually via Helsinki, Istanbul or a Gulf hub; about 10–15 h in total to Tallinn. Currency: Euro (EUR), roughly ₹100–105; check the day's rate. Clocks: IST − 3:30 (IST − 2:30 in summer).
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