Estonian visa for French citizens
A visa is NOT required for French passport holders visiting Estonia for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Estonia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Estonia e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Estonia visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
Estonia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Estonia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Estonia.
If you are looking for Estonia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Estonia nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Embassy of Estonia in Paris, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 32 minutes)
- Paris: The Permanent Representation of Estonia in Paris, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 32 minutes)
Estonia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Estonia diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Estonia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 79,992 | N/A |
| 2009 | 78,480 | -1.89% |
| 2010 | 90,396 | 15.18% |
| 2011 | 101,628 | 12.43% |
| 2012 | 106,452 | 4.75% |
| 2013 | 111,996 | 5.21% |
| 2014 | 113,760 | 1.58% |
| 2015 | 106,596 | -6.30% |
| 2016 | 112,716 | 5.74% |
| 2017 | 116,784 | 3.61% |
| 2018 | 116,424 | -0.31% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Estonia & France comparison
Estonia's area is approximately 42,390 km2 (16,366 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 12.92 times bigger than Estonia.
As of October 2025, Estonia's population is ~1.3 million people - 64,660,342 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Estonia & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Estonia | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 1,331,177 | 65,991,519 | 64.7 million fewer people live in Estonia than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 44 | 267 | Estonia has 223 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 139 | 143 | Estonia passport holders visit 4 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 62 | 479 | Estonian hosts 417 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Estonia in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Estonia in 2018 was approximately 116,424.
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