Estonia long-stay study visa (type D) from Algeria
Last verified: June 2026 (vm.ee / politsei.ee source)
Which visa do you need to study in Estonia for more than 90 days from Algeria?
For studies of more than 90 days, you need a national long-stay visa (type D), preceded by admission to an Estonian institution. Note: the D visa is not represented by Spain — it is applied for at an Estonian representation. Funds €880/month; fee €120. A residence permit is then issued by the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA). Note: OuiVisa assists the visa + enrolment; the residence permit is referred to a licensed adviser.
Official source: vm.ee
At a glance
- Who for
- Studies > 90 days
- Document
- National long-stay visa (type D)
- Where to apply for the D visa
- Estonian representation (not represented by Spain)
- Prerequisite
- Admission to an Estonian institution
- Funds
- €880/month
- D-visa fee
- €120
- Residence permit
- Police and Border Guard Board (PPA — referred to adviser)
- Insurance
- ≥ €30,000
Required documents
- Valid passport
- Admission letter from the Estonian institution
- Proof of funds (€880/month)
- Health insurance
- Proof of accommodation
- Apostilled / translated documents
How to apply, step by step
- 1Get your admission
To an Estonian institution.
- 2Build the D-visa file
Admission, funds (€880/month), insurance, accommodation.
- 3Submit the D-visa application
At an Estonian representation (not represented by Spain); fee €120.
- 4Enter Estonia on the D visa
Within the national long-stay visa validity.
- 5Apply for the residence permit
At the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) — referred to a licensed adviser.
Fees
| National long-stay visa (type D) | €120 |
| Funds required | €880/month |
| Health insurance | per insurer |
Indicative figures: national D visa €120, funds €880/month. The D visa is not represented by Spain: it is applied for at an Estonian representation. The residence permit is a Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) matter and is referred to a licensed adviser. Confirm on vm.ee.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I apply for the Estonia D visa?
At an Estonian representation: unlike the short stay, the D visa is not represented by Spain.
What funds must I prove?
€880/month for the duration of the studies.
Does OuiVisa handle the residence permit?
No. OuiVisa assists enrolment + the visa; the residence permit (PPA) is referred to a licensed adviser.
What is the D-visa fee?
€120.
Where do I submit my application?
Estonia has no embassy in Algeria: for short stay it is represented by Spain. Submission is via BLS International (Algiers and Oran centres), and the Spanish authority decides on Estonia's behalf.
Is visa approval guaranteed?
No. Issuance is at the Spanish authority's discretion (on Estonia's behalf); a OuiVisa partner agency prepares and tracks the file, but approval is not guaranteed.
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