Visa and extending period of stay

Contesting a decision on the refusal to issue a visa, revocation of a visa or annulment of a visa

A foreigner has the right to contest a decision on the refusal to issue a visa, revocation of a visa or annulment of a visa.

The contesting party is entitled to lodge a corresponding appeal within 30 days from the date of becoming aware of the refusal decision (annulment, revocation), addressing it to the PBGB (mailing address: Pärnu mnt 139, 15060 Tallinn; e-mail: ...). A written appeal may be lodged either in person, by post or by an authorised representative.

The appeal should not include any documents that change the content and facts of the original visa application or serve as evidence of circumstances that have arisen after the refusal decision, or any documents that the contesting party was obligated, but failed, to submit with the original visa application.

State fee

The state fee for reviewing the appeal is 80 euros.

See here for state fee rates.

Appeal against contestation decision

Load contestation form.

If the decision is not amended, an appeal may be lodged against the contestation decision for a second review 30 days from the date of becoming aware of the contestation decision, addressing it to the Ministry of the Interior (mailing address: Pikk 61, 15065 Tallinn; e-mail: ...).

Review of the appeal

The PBGB will review the lodged appeal and, if necessary, will make a new decision within 15 days as of the date of the lodge of the appeal.

Pursuant to the Aliens Act, a decision made on the basis of an appeal shall not be substantiated. A foreigner or any other person is also not notified of the facts on the basis of which the decision is made, the reason for making the decision or the information related thereto.