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First passport for a child under the age of 12

First ever passport for a child under the age of 12 can be applied for in the following ways:

  • via the self-service portal;
  • by post (by sending the application directly to Tallinn, Estonia);
  • at the embassy in person.
APPLYING VIA THE SELF-SERVICE PORTAL

If the child has been registered in the Estonian Population Registry, the easiest and most low-cost option is to submit the application via the self-service portal.

If the child has not been registered in the Estonian Population Registry, please follow registration instructions HERE. Once this has been completed and is confirmed by the embassy, an application can be submitted via the self-service portal (the parent will need a valid ID-card, pin-codes and an ID-card reader).

APPLYING BY POST

To apply by post, one needs to prepare and complete the following:

  • Print out the standard application form (in English, in Estonian) and fill in the form in capital letters, using a dark ballpoint pen or ink pen.
  • Print out the additional application form (in English; in Estonian) and fill in the form in capital letters, using a dark ballpoint pen or ink pen.
  • A DIGITAL photo (physical/printed photos are not accepted). An applicants digital photo should be sent by email to [email protected], with the applicants name and the personal ID code/date of birth (photo requirements; video instructions).
  • Original birth certificate (with both parents’ names), apostilled.
    NB! When issued by UK authorities, the documents must be confirmed with an apostille.
  • Other parent’s written consent.
  • Copies of both parents’ passports.
  • Pay the state fee to the Ministry of Finance (the state fees when applied by post can be found HERE).
  • The application form, supporting documents and a receipt of the state fee payment should be sent directly to the following address:

APPLICATION
Police and Border Guard Administration
Pärnu mnt 139
15060 Tallinn
Estonia

APPLYING AT THE EMBASSY (book an appointment HERE):
  • Print out the standard application form (in English, in Estonian)  and fill in the form in capital letters, using a dark ballpoint pen or ink pen.
  • Print out the additional application form (in English; in Estonian) and fill in the form in capital letters, using a dark ballpoint pen or ink pen.
  • A DIGITAL photo (physical/printed photos are not accepted). An applicants digital photo should be sent by email to [email protected], with the applicants name and the personal ID code/date of birth (photo requirements; video instructions).
    NB! The embassy does not offer photographing services.
  • Original birth certificate (with both parents names), apostilled.
    NB! When issued by UK authorities, the documents should be confirmed with an apostille.
  • Other parent’s written consent and a copy of their passport.
  • The state fee can be paid at the embassy (we only accept card payments).

Please bring a form of identification with you (passport/ID-card). Please note that driving licenses are not accepted.

For questions, call our consular line at 020 7838 5388 (Mon-Fri 10am – 1pm) or send us an email at [email protected].