Estonia Digital Nomad Visa
Estonia EST
Last verified 2024-09-01Official source
Estonia's Digital Nomad Visa, introduced in 2020 as one of the world's first dedicated digital nomad visas, allows remote workers to legally reside in Estonia for up to a year. It offers full Schengen access and complements Estonia's well-known e-Residency programme for digital entrepreneurs.
Program Details
- Category
- Digital Nomad
- Processing Time
- 1 months
- Application Fee
- $100
- Minimum Income
- $4,500/yr
- Minimum Investment
- N/A
- Family Included
- Spouse and minor children may apply for a family permit; additional documentation required
- Path to PR
- No
- Path to Citizenship
- No
- Physical Presence
- Valid for up to 1 year; no minimum annual days required but physical presence in Estonia expected
- Dual Citizenship
- Not allowed
- Tax Impact
- Staying over 183 days in Estonia triggers Estonian tax residency; Estonia has a flat 20% income tax rate. Schengen-wide travel permitted within 90-day Schengen limits while residing in Estonia.
Approximately €3,504/month (1.5x Estonia's average gross monthly wage). Income must be from remote work for a foreign employer or foreign clients.
Key Requirements
- ✓Proof of remote employment or freelance income of at least €3,504/month
- ✓Employment contract or service agreements with non-Estonian entities
- ✓Proof of accommodation in Estonia
- ✓Valid health insurance with minimum €30,000 coverage
- ✓Clean criminal record
- ✓Application at the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board or Estonian embassy
- ✓Visa fee: approximately €100
Nationality Restrictions
This program restricts applications from nationals of: EU/EEA nationals do not require this visa
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