Estonian Passports and ID-card
There are three different methods how to renew your documents:
At least a 15-year-old may apply for documents independently; for a person under 18, documents may also be applied for by a parent (NB! for applications from the age of 15, the child’s signature sample is required on the application).
The amount of the state fee depends on the method of application. State fee rates can be found on our website: State fees
Applying via the e-application environment
The simplest, cheapest and fastest way to submit an application is through the Police e-application environment, where it is also possible to order an expedited passport. Login is via ID-card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID.
Documents can be applied for through the e-application environment if less than 6 years have passed since fingerprints were given (check validity here or by logging into the e-application environment) and the ID-card is still valid.
If, when logging into the self-service environment, an error message appears stating that the fingerprints are not valid, it is possible to have fingerprints taken at the Embassy free of charge and continue the application process online.
Applying by post:
A passport and ID-card can be applied for by post if less than 6 years have passed since fingerprints were given (check validity here). If the fingerprints are not valid, it is possible to have fingerprints taken at the Embassy free of charge and continue the application process by post.
Documents required for applying:
- Application form – before sending the application, check that all mandatory fields have been completed, including the place of issue and signature fields. In the case of an incorrect form, the processing time will be extended.
- A payment receipt proving payment of the state fee to the account of the Ministry of Finance. See state fee rates and payment information on our website: State Fees
- A digital colour photo must be submitted by e-mail to [email protected] (Police and Border Guard Board; see photo requirements). The applicant’s name and personal identification code/date of birth must be included in the subject line of the e-mail.
The application together with the supporting documents must be sent to Estonia to the address of the Police and Border Guard Board:
TAOTLUS
Police and Border Guard Board
Pärnu mnt 139
15060 Tallinn, Estonia
Applying in person at the Embassy
Book an appointment with the consul here.
Bring your Estonian passport or ID-card with you. The application can be completed on site; the consul will identify the person and take the applicant’s fingerprints.
The state fee can be paid by bank card/contactless payment; cash is not accepted. State fee rates can be found on our website: State Fees.
A digital colour document photo must be sent to the Police and Border Guard Board e-mail address [email protected]. The applicant’s name and personal identification code/date of birth must be included in the subject line of the e-mail. There is no photo booth at the embassy; the photo may be taken either by yourself or in a photo studio in accordance with the Police and Border Guard Board’s photo requirements.
Please note! For all application methods, the time required to receive the document will be extended if the submitted photo does not meet the requirements or if there are deficiencies in the application. The Police and Border Guard Board will notify the applicant personally by e-mail of any deficiencies. The status of the application can be tracked here.
NB! Fingerprints do not have to be given by:
- children under 12 years of age
- persons over 70 years of age who have given fingerprints at least once in their lifetime, when applying for an ID-card
Receiving the document
The new passport and/or ID-card will arrive at the embassy or honorary consulate in approximately 1.5–2 months.
When the documents have arrived at the destination, the applicant will be notified by e-mail, together with instructions for booking an appointment.
A passport and ID-card are issued to an applicant who is at least 18 years old or to a person authorised by them (NB! The authorisation must be completed when applying for the document, and the authorised person must have a valid Estonian identity document), either at the Embassy or at an Honorary Consulate.
The passport/ID-card of a child under 15 years of age is issued to the parent with custody rights; the passport/ID-card of a 15–17-year-old is issued to the applicant personally or to the child’s parent with custody rights.
Receiving a passport by courier at the desired address — paid service
Please note! ID-cards are not sent by courier.
In Spain, it is also possible to receive a passport via DHL courier, which can be selected when applying for the passport. After the Police and Border Guard Board has made a positive decision to issue the document, detailed instructions on how to arrange the courier service will be sent to the applicant’s e-mail address. The passport will be issued only to the applicant, who must present a valid identity document to the courier upon receipt of the passport; this may also be a valid foreign document.
An additional service fee applies for delivery by courier. To display the approximate price, the address to which the passport is to be ordered must be entered in the Police and Border Guard Board’s e-application environment.
NB! The cost of the courier service does not include the state fee! More detailed information is available on the website of the Police and Border Guard Board.
Please note! The embassy and honorary consulates do not issue passports or ID-cards to persons who are maintenance debtors or who are wanted by the Estonian authorities. Such persons must contact the Police and Border Guard Board in Estonia in order to receive their documents.