A single-journey EU-standard Emergency Travel Document for Estonian citizens whose passport or ID card is lost, stolen, destroyed or expired, or for a child under one born abroad. Since 9 December 2025 it replaces the older return travel certificate and permit.
Where to apply in Australia
Embassy of Estonia, 12 Darwin Avenue, Yarralumla ACT (Canberra), covering Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, PNG, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu; fingerprint and in-person visits also happen at periodic consular missions to state capitals.
Remote video identification with courier delivery (DHL, paid by the applicant) is possible for those far from Canberra and travelling soon; another EU member state's embassy can also issue one where remote identification is not possible.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Estonia.
How to apply
Report the loss to police and get a report | ask police about any exit requirements | book a consular appointment at broneering.mfa.ee | submit the form, photo and fee in person or by video identification | collect personally (not by third party or regular post)
Documents you need
- Completed ETD application form
- Digital document photo meeting police requirements
- Payment of the state fee
- Police report strongly recommended
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: lost, stolen or destroyed document EUR 20
- Expired document EUR 100
- Child under one born abroad EUR 45 (paid in AUD converted from EUR); courier cost paid directly to DHL
Processing time: No fixed time stated; courier delivery 1-3 working days.
Good to know
Valid for one journey, at most 15 calendar days; not usable for transit through the USA. Page shows no date but mentions the 9 December 2025 change. Fees from another EU embassy may differ.
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Estonia's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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