Passport renewal in Estonia
Renewing an Estonian passport involves submitting an application to the Police and Border Guard Board, either in person or through the online self-service portal. Applicants must provide updated biometric data, including a digital photo and fingerprints, before the new document is issued.
It is generally recommended to initiate the renewal process at least 3 to 6 months before the current passport expires. This buffer accounts for standard processing times and potential delays in scheduling physical appointments at service points.
Start 30 days ahead
Standard processing typically takes up to 30 days from the date an application is accepted; however, this can fluctuate based on seasonal demand.
The process
- 1Verify the eligibility to apply via the online self-service portal or determine if a visit to a service point is required.
- 2Prepare a digital portrait photo according to specific technical requirements or have one taken at a service point.
- 3Submit the application online or in person at a Police and Border Guard Board service point.
- 4Pay the state fee associated with the document issuance.
- 5Receive notification when the document is ready and collect it in person or by authorized representative.
What to bring
- Current passport
- Digital portrait photo (if applying online)
- Proof of payment of the state fee
- Fingerprints (collected on-site if not already in the database)
Who handles it
Politsei- ja Piirivalveamet (Police and Border Guard Board)
The state fee varies based on the applicant's age and the chosen application method; confirm current pricing on the official Police and Border Guard Board website.
What commonly goes wrong
- Ensuring the portrait photo meets exact technical requirements is a common cause for application rejection.
- Failure to collect a document within the specified timeframe may lead to it being cancelled or destroyed.
- Applications submitted from abroad involve different procedures via embassies or consulates.
Sources
No source page could be confirmed for this one, so treat every specific above as something to check with Politsei- ja Piirivalveamet (Police and Border Guard Board).
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