Estonia•Europe1 month
€120 EUR
Varies by filing options
1 year
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote work OK
Long-stay D visa for remote workers earning at least €3,960/month, allowing up to 365 days of residence in Estonia.
Estonia's Digital Nomad Visa is a long-stay (D-category) visa from the Police and Border Guard Board for location-independent workers who serve foreign clients or employers. Applicants must show gross income of at least €3,960/month over the prior six months and provide an employment contract plus tax and registration proof for the foreign company.
Valid up to 365 days within a 12-month period and consecutive D-visas are capped at 548 days over 730 days. The state fee is €120 and a decision is typically issued within 30 calendar days. Applications are filed in person at an Estonian representation abroad or a PBGB service office, after the online pre-application and biometrics.
This visa is ideal for remote employees and freelancers earning comfortably above €3,960/month from foreign clients who want a year of legal Estonian residence and Schengen access without changing jobs.
| Initial grant | 1 year |
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
EstoniaMust work remotely using telecommunications technology
Must be employed by a company registered outside Estonia, run your own company registered abroad, or work as a freelancer for clients mostly outside Estonia
Must demonstrate a gross monthly income of at least €4,500 over the six months preceding the application
Min. Income
47,520 EUR/yr
Travel document issued within previous 10 years, with 2 blank visa pages and 3 months' validity beyond visa expiry
Completed and signed long-stay (D) visa application form
One color photo (35x45 mm, ICAO-compliant, not older than 6 months)
Travel medical insurance covering medical costs during the visa's validity
Proof of legal income for the six months preceding submission, showing amount, regularity and sources
Written statement of intent to use the visa for teleworking
Employer confirmation that teleworking is possible
Employment contract or equivalent obligation contract
Company registration proof from the company's country (name, registered office, activity, holdings and legal representatives)
Tax and social-contribution certificates from the company's country confirming no tax arrears
Biometrics (10 fingerprints) collected at submission
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