Estonia

Yes, Indian citizens must have a valid visa to enter and stay in Estonia. 

They can easily apply for a Schengen visa (type C), which allows them to travel to Estonia for short-term tourism, business or family visits for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

Yes, Estonia is part of the Schengen Area; hence, with an Estonia visa, you can travel freely to other Schengen Countries without needing additional visas. 

Note: The Schengen Area comprises the following 29 European countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. 

Make sure your first point of entry is Estonia or that Estonia is your main destination, as this will align with the requirements of the embassy where you are applying for the visa.

Yes, you can enter and travel to Estonia with a Schengen visa issued by France. However, ideally, you must keep these two rules in mind:

• Entry point: According to Schengen rules, you should ideally enter through the country that issued your visa. In this case, France should be your primary entry point into the Schengen Area. After that, you can travel to other Schengen Countries, including Estonia. 
• Main destination for stay: You should spend the majority of your time in France, as Schengen rules generally require that you apply for a visa from the country where you will spend the most time.

Not meeting the above cases? Worry not! Read our guide on- Getting A Schengen Visa From One Country And Travelling To Another? (Essential Tips & Legal Insights)– to learn more about navigating these situations smoothly while staying compliant with Schengen regulations