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  4. Timeline
  5. How to apply
  6. Visa ratio
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Summary

Embassy visa required
Visa type
Schengen short-stay visa (type C), lodged at the Embassy of Hungary in Islamabad on behalf of Estonia
Stay limit
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Entries
Single, double or multiple entry, as decided by the consulate

Pakistani citizens need a short-stay Schengen visa (type C) for Estonia. Estonia has no visa-issuing mission in Pakistan: its Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists Hungary as the country that issues visas for Estonia in Islamabad, and the Embassy of Hungary confirms that it accepts C-type applications for Estonia from residents of Pakistan. Apply there only if Estonia is your sole or main destination, or your first point of entry when stays are equal. Pakistan is also on the Schengen-wide airport transit visa list, unless an exemption such as a valid Schengen, EU, US, Canadian or Japanese visa applies. Long-stay (D) visas must still go to an Estonian mission.

Estonia, with medieval Tallinn and its long Baltic coastline, is part of the Schengen area, so a Pakistani visitor needs the same short-stay type C visa used across the bloc. What surprises many applicants is where to apply. Estonia has no visa section in Pakistan, and its Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists Hungary as the state that issues visas for Estonia in Islamabad.

In practice the Embassy of Hungary in Islamabad accepts C-type applications for Estonia, as well as for Lithuania, from residents of Pakistan. Appointments go through Gerry’s Visa, the VFS Global partner named by the Embassy. Use this route only when Estonia is your sole or main destination, or your first entry point if the stays are equal; long-stay D visas still go to an Estonian mission.

Fees are set by Estonia at 90 euros for an adult and 45 euros for children aged 6 to 11, with under-sixes exempt. In Islamabad the money is taken in rupees: the Hungarian fee table from 1 August 2026 lists PKR 27,982 for an adult, paid in cash when you submit. The fee is not returned after a refusal.

Prepare a signed application form, a passport issued within ten years with two blank pages and three months’ validity after you leave, a recent photo and medical insurance of at least 30,000 euros. Estonia also expects proof of funds of 70 euros a day, a booking or invitation, and a return ticket. Fingerprints are taken unless you gave them in the past 59 months.

Lodge the application at least 15 days, and no more than six months, before travel. A decision normally comes within 15 days but can stretch to 45. Pakistanis also need an airport transit visa to change planes in Schengen unless they hold a qualifying visa or permit. If refused, you have eight calendar days to appeal in person at the Hungarian Embassy.

Checklist

Document requirements

  • Schengen visa application form, completed and signed (by a parent or guardian for a minor)
  • Pakistani passport issued in the last 10 years, valid at least 3 months beyond your departure from the Schengen area, with at least two blank pages
  • Recent colour photo, not older than 6 months
  • Travel medical insurance valid in all Schengen states, with cover of at least 30,000 euros
  • Proof of the purpose of the trip, such as a hotel booking, travel itinerary or host invitation
  • Proof of funds: Estonia sets sufficient means at 70 euros for each day of stay
  • Return or round-trip ticket reservation and proof of ties to Pakistan, such as employment, property or family
  • Visa fee, paid in PKR cash at submission at the Embassy of Hungary or its visa centre

Estonia is represented by Hungary for Schengen visas in Islamabad. The Embassy of Hungary accepts C-type applications for Estonia from residents of Pakistan, and its document list by purpose follows the EU list of supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan. Pakistani nationals also need an airport transit visa to change planes at a Schengen airport unless an exemption applies.

Checklist source: vm.ee, iszlamabad.mfa.gov.hu, vm.ee

Money and time

Fees and timeline

Fees

  • Official fee

    €90

    The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs sets the Schengen visa fee at 90 euros, or 45 euros for children aged 6 to 11, with children under 6 exempt. In Pakistan the application is lodged with the Embassy of Hungary in Islamabad, whose fee table (as of 1 August 2026) lists PKR 27,982 for an adult C Schengen visa and PKR 14,942 for ages 6 to 12, paid in cash on the day of submission. Check the current amount with the Embassy before you pay. The fee is not refunded if the visa is refused.

    Fee source

Timeline

  • Processing and appointments

    Apply at least 15 days and no earlier than six months before the trip. The consulate normally decides within 15 days of an admissible application; this can be extended to 45 days if more examination or documents are needed. Book the appointment through the visa centre named by the Embassy of Hungary.

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Official statistics

Visa ratio

Not officially published

The Estonian and Hungarian embassy pages do not publish an approval or refusal rate for Pakistani applicants.

A percentage is shown only when an official source published one for this route. Blog tables and estimates are left out.

Quick answers

FAQ

Do Pakistanis need a visa for Estonia?

Yes. Holders of a Pakistani passport need a short-stay Schengen visa (type C) to visit Estonia for tourism, family visits or business.

Where do Pakistanis apply for an Estonian visa?

At the Embassy of Hungary in Islamabad. The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists Hungary as the state issuing visas for Estonia in Pakistan, and the Embassy books appointments through Gerry’s Visa (VFS Global).

How much is the Estonian Schengen visa for Pakistanis?

Estonia sets the fee at 90 euros for adults and 45 euros for children aged 6 to 11. The Embassy of Hungary collects it in rupees; its table from 1 August 2026 shows PKR 27,982 for an adult. Confirm the current figure before you pay.

How much money must I show for Estonia?

The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs puts sufficient financial means at 70 euros for each day of stay, alongside proof of accommodation and a return ticket.

What insurance is required?

Travel medical insurance valid in every Schengen state with cover of at least 30,000 euros. It must cover at least your first planned trip to the Schengen area.

Can I apply through Hungary if I also visit other countries?

Only if Estonia is the main destination by length or purpose of stay, or your first point of entry when the stays are equal. Otherwise apply to the country where you will spend the most time.

How long does an Estonian visa take?

The normal decision time is 15 days from an admissible application, and it can be extended to 45 days in individual cases. Apply at least 15 days before travel and not more than six months ahead.

Do Pakistanis need a transit visa for Schengen airports?

Yes, as a rule. Pakistan is on the list of countries whose nationals need an airport transit visa at all Schengen airports. Holders of a valid Schengen, EU or EEA, US, Canadian or Japanese visa, or of certain residence permits, are exempt.

Can I appeal a refusal?

Yes. The Embassy of Hungary in Islamabad takes appeals in person, by appointment, within eight calendar days of receiving the refusal. Its fee table lists a PKR 49,745 appeal fee, which is not refunded.

Where do I apply for a long-stay Estonian visa?

The Embassy of Hungary handles only short-stay C visas for Estonia. For a long-stay D visa, contact the nearest Estonian embassy that accepts visa applications.

Is there an official visa approval rate for Pakistanis?

No approval or refusal rate for Pakistani applicants is published on the Estonian or Hungarian embassy pages.

Checked against

Official sources

Last checked 21 October 2026. Rules change without notice, so confirm on the official pages before you apply or travel.

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