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The German Embassy in Dhaka handles only short-term visas for Estonia, and long-stay visas go to the nearest Estonian mission. All D visa applications are made in person at the Estonian Embassy in New Delhi.
D visa · Residence permit for study
To study in Estonia you need a long-stay D visa and, for studies of more than a year, a temporary residence permit for study. Bangladeshi students hand in the D visa in person at the Estonian Embassy in New Delhi, because the German Embassy in Dhaka issues only short-term visas for Estonia. The visa costs €120 and is decided within 30 days; you show €800 a month in funds and, once in Estonia, apply for the residence permit, which costs €225.
Written and reviewed by Anisuzzaman Kiron, Founder & CEO · Updated
| Visa you need | Long-stay D visa; a residence permit for studies of more than a year |
|---|---|
| Where to apply | In person at the Estonian Embassy, New Delhi, by appointment |
| Fees | €120 for the D visa; €225 for the residence permit |
| Proof of funds | €800 a month for the D visa; €880 a month for the residence permit |
| Decision time | D visa within 30 days; residence permit within 90 days |
| D visa length | Up to 365 days within 12 months |
| After you land | Register your address within a month of the permit |
From the Estonian Embassy in New Delhi, the Police and Border Guard Board and the University of Tartu · Last verified
The basics
It is a long-stay D visa, issued by an Estonian embassy, followed in Estonia by a temporary residence permit for study if your studies last more than a year. Your university first sends an invitation for you to the Police and Border Guard Board.
The German Embassy in Dhaka handles only short-term visas for Estonia, and long-stay visas go to the nearest Estonian mission. All D visa applications are made in person at the Estonian Embassy in New Delhi.
It is issued for up to 365 days within 12 months and also lets you visit other Schengen states for up to 90 days in any 180. Studies of up to a year can be done on the D visa alone.
For longer studies you apply at a Police and Border Guard Board office in Estonia. The fee is €225, the decision takes up to 90 days and the card up to 30 more.
Documents must be legalised. The Embassy asks for every foreign public document in a D visa file to be legalised or apostilled, and translated into Estonian or English. Book your appointment yourself in the Embassy's calendar; booking is free, and students write the university, field and level of study in the comments.
Sources: Estonian Embassy New Delhi: Bangladeshi citizens · long-term stay · D visa documents · German Embassy Dhaka · Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Police and Border Guard Board student guide, January 2026. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Step by step
Seven steps, from the offer letter to the residence permit. The hardest parts for Bangladeshi students are getting the documents legalised and travelling to New Delhi for the appointment.
Apply in DreamApply and accept the offer. The university sends an invitation for you to the Police and Border Guard Board.
After the offerThe University of Tartu asks for half of the first semester's fee; TalTech asks non-EU students to pay two semesters before enrolment.
Before the visaLegalise or apostille your public documents, translate them into English or Estonian, and gather bank statements or proof of legal income.
Before you bookBook in the Estonian Embassy's online calendar, free of charge; appointments open up to 3 months ahead.
Up to 3 months beforeHand in your documents in person, give 10 fingerprints and pay €120 by card, or by bank transfer at least 5 working days before.
Appointment dayThe Embassy decides within 30 days. The D visa lets you enter Estonia and start your studies.
Within 30 daysFor studies of more than a year, apply at a Police and Border Guard Board office, pay €225, and register your address within a month of the permit.
After you landSources: Police and Border Guard Board student guide · Estonian Embassy New Delhi · D visa fee · University of Tartu tuition · TalTech fee regulation. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Documents
The Embassy's list is short, but every public document must be legalised or apostilled and translated. The right-hand list is what Sunrise prepares with Estonia students in Bangladesh.
Go to New Delhi yourself. The Embassy says all applicants hand in documents in person and may ask for more papers while it reviews your file.
Sources: Estonian Embassy New Delhi: documents for a D visa · Sunrise counselling checklist for 2027–28. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Money and fees
The D visa costs €120 and the residence permit €225. You show €800 a month for the D visa and €880 a month for the residence permit, with bank statements from the last three months.
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| D visa fee | €120About BDT 16,600 | Paid at the Embassy by card, or by bank transfer at least 5 working days before; no cash. Children aged 6–11 pay €60. |
| Residence permit fee | €225About BDT 31,100 | Paid at the Police and Border Guard Board office at the end of the procedure, in cash or by card. |
| Proof of funds, D visa | €800 a monthAbout BDT 1.1 lakh a month | Estonian Embassy New Delhi, for a student; €2,100 a month for a spouse. |
| Proof of funds, residence permit | €880 a monthAbout BDT 1.2 lakh a month | Police and Border Guard Board; it must be met for the whole permit. |
| Bank evidence | Last 3 months | Bank statements or other proof of legal income from the three months before you apply (Police and Border Guard Board). |
| Tuition before the visa | Half a semester to two semesters | University of Tartu: half the first semester after the offer; TalTech: two semesters before enrolment. |
| Appeal fee | Charged; amount not stated | The Embassy says a fee is taken to review an appeal. |
| Indian visa, New Delhi trip and insurance | Confirmed in counselling | Depend on your dates and the insurer. |
Tuition is separate. English-taught bachelor's cost about €4,200–8,100 a year and most master's €3,800–9,000; compare them on our Estonia universities page and see the full budget in the Estonia costs section.
BDT amounts are approximate, at about BDT 138.23 per euro (Wise mid-market rate, 18 Oct 2026), and change with the exchange rate. Sources: D visa fee · D visa documents · Police and Border Guard Board student guide · Embassy appeals process · University of Tartu · TalTech. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Success and refusals
Neither the Estonian Embassy in New Delhi nor the Police and Border Guard Board publishes a student visa approval rate for Bangladeshi applicants on the pages we checked, so any percentage you see online is an estimate. What you control is a complete, legalised file that meets each published rule.
Every document on the Embassy's list, in the right form. The Embassy may ask for more papers while it reviews your application.
€800 a month for the D visa, with bank statements or proof of legal income from the three months before you apply.
Public documents legalised or apostilled and translated into English or Estonian. Plain copies are not enough.
If you are refused, you can appeal to the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs within 10 days of receiving the decision; it reviews the appeal within 30 days, and you can then go to the administrative court within 10 days. A fee is charged for the appeal. Talk to a counsellor before you decide whether to appeal or reapply.
Sources: Estonian Embassy New Delhi: appeals process · D visa documents · Police and Border Guard Board student guide. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Timeline
The Embassy decides a D visa within 30 days of the application. The residence permit in Estonia takes up to 90 days, and the card up to 30 more. Plan backwards from a late August arrival.
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| Autumn before you start | Shortlist universities and programmes taught in English, and take your English test. |
| January to March | Apply in DreamApply; the University of Tartu opened on 2 January 2026, and non-EU deadlines start from early to mid-March. |
| After the offer | Pay what the university asks; the university sends your invitation to the Police and Border Guard Board. |
| Spring | Legalise and translate your documents, get an Indian visa and book the Embassy, up to 3 months ahead. |
| Up to 6 months before arrival | Hand in the D visa in New Delhi; the decision comes within 30 days. |
| Late August or September | Arrive and, for studies of more than a year, apply for the residence permit; decision within 90 days, card within 30 more. |
| Within a month of the permit | Register your place of residence in the population register. |
Sources: Estonian Embassy New Delhi · Police and Border Guard Board student guide · University of Tartu visa information · Study in Estonia FAQ. Month-by-month plan: Sunrise advice. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
After you arrive
For studies of more than a year you apply for the residence permit in Estonia, register your address and keep your studies on track. You may work while you study and stay up to 9 months after graduation to look for a job.
Book a Police and Border Guard Board appointment online, apply in person with your fingerprints, pay €225 and show private health insurance; travel insurance is not enough for the residence permit.
With a residence permit you need no separate work permit, as long as the work does not interfere with your studies and you finish within the nominal study time.
Keep €880 a month and full-time studies. The permit ends 30 days after you fall behind or interrupt your studies; after graduation you can stay up to 270 days to look for work.
Not sure your file is ready? A Sunrise counsellor checks it before you book New Delhi. Book a free consultation or message WhatsApp 01611878274.
Sources: Police and Border Guard Board: residence permit for study · student guide · University of Tartu visa information · Study in Estonia FAQ. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
FAQ
Ask an Estonia counsellor directly if your question is not here.
WhatsApp 01611878274Yes. You need a long-stay D visa, and for studies of more than a year a temporary residence permit for study, which you apply for in Estonia.
In person at the Estonian Embassy in New Delhi, by appointment. The German Embassy in Dhaka handles only short-term visas for Estonia, not the D visa.
Yes, to travel to New Delhi. All D visa applications are handed in at the Embassy in person, with fingerprints.
The Embassy asks for €800 a month for a student D visa. For the residence permit, the Police and Border Guard Board asks for €880 a month, with bank statements or proof of legal income from the last three months.
The D visa costs €120 at the Embassy in New Delhi, paid by card or bank transfer. The residence permit costs €225, paid in Estonia.
The Embassy decides a D visa within 30 days. The residence permit takes up to 90 days, and the card is issued up to 30 days after the decision.
The Police and Border Guard Board tells applicants abroad to come on a visa and start the residence permit application when they arrive in Estonia.
You can appeal to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs within 10 days of receiving the decision. It reviews the appeal within 30 days, and a fee is charged; you can then go to the administrative court within 10 days.
There is no official rate: neither the Embassy nor the Police and Border Guard Board publishes approvals for Bangladeshi students on the pages we checked. A complete, legalised file with the right funds matters most.
With a residence permit you can work without a separate work permit, as long as you pass a full course load and finish on time. After graduation you can stay up to 9 months to look for a job.
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