How to Apply for Estonia Medical Visa in Nigeria

This guide is written to show you how to apply for Estonia medical visa in Nigeria. Estonia is a progressive country and this has put it at the top cadre of the fastest growing member country of the European Union. It is an epitome of convenience, structure, and quality in medicine. Thousands of foreign patients now firmly trust in Estonia’s medical care system and practitioners because of their extensive experience in selling their skills and services to other nations. This has enabled them to gain a proper understanding of the needs and hope of foreign patients.

Why should you apply for Estonia medical visa in Nigeria?

Estonia is known to have the most pristine clinics, hospital, rehab centres, and various health facilities all know for their first-rate care, warm and attentive attitude towards patients, and a desire treat every case successfully. Many surveys have ranked Estonia, in medical care services, among the foremost countries of Europe with their diagnostic centres and clinical laboratories keeping up to par with ISO specifications.

Foreigners have been traveling to Estonia for medical care for over thirty years, and this has been made convenient, easy, and dependable by the efforts of the Medical Estonia Cluster, a promotional medical organization which helps its members in exporting their medical services.

Foreign patients almost always travel with a company to assist them as they receive medical care, and Estonia’s affordable housing, meals, and in-land transportation keep the cost of seeking medical help in the country as low as possible.

If you, or a loved one, are seeking medical care in Estonia, you will need to learn how to apply for Estonia medical visa in Nigeria. This guide is designed to furnish you with proper information to help you achieve that. Kindly read on.

What is Estonia medical visa?

Estonia medical visa is classified under the “D” category of the National Visa. This visa permits the holder to travel to Estonia for the purpose of acquiring medical assistance and stay until all medical needs have been met.

Citizens of EU countries and countries in the Schengen area do not need to procure a visa in order to enter Estonia for medical or any other purpose. And should they intend to stay longer than a 3-month period, they must register their place of residence and also apply for a right for temporary residence.

Given that Nigeria does belong to the Schengen group of countries, if you need to travel to Estonia for medical reasons then you must apply for an Estonia medical visa. Read below to find out what makes you eligible for an Estonia medical visa.

Who can apply for Estonia medical visa in Nigeria?

You can apply for an Estonia medical visa if you have a medical appointment with a doctor or a health facility in Estonia to treat a present ailment that you or your loved one may be suffering from. You can also apply for a medical visa if you are a foreign and legal denizen of Nigeria.

Citizens of any of the countries in the Schengen group or EU member country living legally in Nigeria do not need to apply for an Estonia medical visa. This is because the citizens of EU member countries are allowed free passage into and out of Estonia but may need to apply for a right to temporary residence if they intend to stay in Estonia for more than 3 months.

And so, if you have a clean criminal record, sufficient financial backing to pay for your medical procedure and to take care of yourself (and whoever is accompanying you to Estonia) for the period of your stay in that country, then you are eligible to submit an application for this type of visa.

Another very important factor that makes you eligible for an Estonia medical visa is a well-written medical appointment letter from a medical practitioner in Estonia indicating knowledge of the ailment and expressing the willingness to treat the patient.

Before applying for the Estonia medical visa, thoroughly read through and follow the steps explained in this guide in order for your application to be successful.

What are the required documents to apply for an Estonia medical visa?

Do your very best to ensure that all documents listed below are complete, and if there is any one or more of them missing, make sure you get it before you initiate the process. The documents you present will tell the embassy the purpose of your travel to Estonia. The following are essential documents needed for your visa application:

1-  An international passport having no less than 3 month’s validity and having at least two empty pages. If the Individual receiving the medical assistance is a minor then they must have their application form filled thoroughly by their parents/wards with 2 passport photographs of both parents attached to it.

2-   A thoroughly filled online application form. In Nigeria, The Belgian embassy handles all Estonia visa applications. Therefore, the online application form has the logo of the embassy of Belgium. Take ample time to fill this form completely as an incomplete application form may be disregarded at the point of submission.

3-    A medical appointment letter from the medical doctor/surgeon in the institution in Estonia where you intend to receive medical assistance expressing awareness and understanding of your medical condition, treatment done in the past, intended procedure(s) to be done when you get to Estonia, the date of your appointment, and also expressing a willingness to handle the case. It must be duly signed by the medical practitioner who would be handling the case.

4- A receipt showing payment of medical fees for the intended procedure.

5- Two passport photographs that are taken in accordance with the visa application photo requirements. Applicants are mandated to submit a 35 mm x 45 mm passport photograph with a plain background.

6- A comprehensive medical report from the medical institution in Nigeria where you (or your loved one) have been receiving treatment, stating the nature of the illness, all procedures that have been carried to treat/manage it, and what kind of medical assistance you seek in Estonia. It must be signed by the primary healthcare provider handling the case.

7- An authentic flight ticket reservation showing departure and return date, and flight number. Please be warned: do not purchase a flight ticket prior to the completion and success of your visa application process. If your visa application is declined, you may lose all your money, especially if you purchased your ticket from airlines that run a non-refundable policy. To avoid this situation, go HERE to place an order for a valid flight reservation from us.

8- Valid proof of accommodation such as an Estonian hotel booking or any other. You can now get verifiable and affordable hotel reservations, click HERE to choose one that suits you.

9- A Schengen medical insurance cover with a value of at least €30,000. Click HERE to procure your insurance starting at only NGN 3,250.

10- A valid evidence of financial backing: this may be a financial statement showing all transactions for the past 6 months. This is indicative of the fact that you can cater to your medical and personal need financially while you are in Estonia. If you are being sponsored by another individual, you must include the financial statements of your sponsor(s) in your application.

11- If you are currently employed at the time of your application, you may need to show payment slips for the past 4 to 6 months and a letter from your employer granting you leave. You would include your Tax Identification Number (TIN) as well.

12- If you run your own company or business, you have to bring a copy of your certificate of company registration (from CAC), a document from the bank show financial transactions of your business/company, and TIN.

13- Pension statement (if you are retired).

14- Evidence of social ties: this may include birth certificates of your kid(s) and marriage credentials. You do not have to provide any of these documents if you are not married and without children,

How to apply for Estonia medical visa in Nigeria: Step by Step

Applying for an Estonia visit visa is not as complex or difficult compared to visa for some other countries. However, you must make sure you follow this guide meticulously in order for you to experience a hitch-free application process:

1- Gather all essential documents

Get all the required documents for the application process together. Make sure that they all accounted for. To be certain, you can have the list above printed and with you as you put all documents together.

2- Submit all documents at VFS

Although the embassy of Belgium handles all Estonia medical visa application here in Nigeria, the embassy is in partnership with VFS Global, a third party agency.

Once you are set for application submission, you can visit VFS centres in any of these locations:

– 38, Lobito Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja; or

– Plot 110, Admiral Ayinla Way, opposite Treasure Garden Estate, Third Roundabout, Lekki Phase I, Lagos.

Make proper preparations to pay the visa application fee at the point of submission. Then, carefully store all payment receipts/tellers received. Find out your Estonia visa fee prior to visiting the VFS centre for submission.

3- Track Visa Application Online

You can track the progress of your visa application using VFS system. This platform designed to keep you informed about the status of your visa application and also when your passport is ready for pick up. Click HERE to use the VFS visa application tracking platform.

4- Collect your Passport

You can pick up your passport from the embassy at the VFS centre where you submitted your documents. For Estonia medical visa, the embassy usually takes about 10 business days to approve or decline your visa application. All VFS centres are opened between 10 am – 4 pm, Mondays through Fridays. Check that you have all payment receipts with you when you visit the VFS centre to pick up your passport.

How to Book Interview Appointment for Estonia visitor visa in Nigeria

When submitting an application for Estonian medical visa, you do not need to book an appointment. This is because VFS Global Limited runs an open door policy which allows you to walk into any of their centres to submit your application whenever you are ready to.

On the date of your submission, you should take all the original copies of the required documents along with you. The agency will return original copies of vital documents including birth and marriage certificates to you. But, it is mandatory that the attendant sees all original copies of the required documents prior to collecting photocopies.

All visa applicants must appear in person during submission. This is because biometric details of applicants would be taken by VFS as part of the application process. It compulsory that you be unaccompanied by anyone when visiting the application centre; nobody besides the visa applicant will be allowed in or into the waiting room.

Nevertheless, the only instances where a company would be permitted into the application centre are as follows:

–    If you are the parent of the individual applying for the medical visa (son or daughter) who is 17 years old or younger.

–    If you are an adult applicant who has the medical challenge for which the medical visa sought and needs some form of assistance.

–    You are an elderly applicant 80 years old and above and require ambulatory (and any other) assistance from a sibling, adult offspring, or spouse.

In all of the instances cited above, only one individual would be permitted to assist the visa applicant. If you are applying for medical visas as a group such as a family or small organization, each person must tender their application separately.

Please contact VFS Global Limited to inform them of your intention to bring company and also the identity of the accompanying individual. Click HERE to contact VFS Global.

Frequently Asked Questions on How to Apply for Estonia Visitor Visa in Nigeria

How much will Estonia visa cost?

The standard fee for an Estonia medical visa with duration less than 90 days is €60 for adult applicants and €35 for children between 6 and 12 of age. Nonetheless, if you need your visa delivered to you via courier services you will bear the additional costs.

Click HERE to use the free online visa fee calculator to discover your visa fee. It works for Estonia and other countries of the world.

How can I get the Estonia visa application form?

All applicants are mandated to fill an online visa application form when applying for an Estonia medical visa. Click HERE to start filling the application form.

How long will it take for me to get my visa?

The standard processing period for an Estonia medical visa is 15 working days or four weeks. Notwithstanding, this is reliant on how busy the embassy is at the time and if they run into any difficulties in the course of processing your visa application.

Will the medical visa be granted for a set period?

No, Estonia medical visa is granted for the period of time required for your medical procedure which is specified in your travel itinerary.

Conclusion

Visa application is a time-consuming exercise and requires some physical input on your part. So before you initiate the application process try to make time in your schedule or organize it to accommodate your visa application routines. Again, when applying for an Estonia medical visa you must be meticulous and carefully check that you have all that is needed for the process to be successful. Keep all original copies of payment receipts/tellers safe and be prepared to present them on request.

Again, peruse this guide on how to apply for Estonia visitor visa in Nigeria if you think you missed anything!

If you have not taken our free visa eligibility test, we advise you take the test now in order to properly plan your application.