Estonia•EuropeDigital Nomad Visa (D-visa)
At a Glance
1 month
EUR €120
1 year
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote work OK
Overview
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.
Stay & Extensions
| Initial grant | 1 year |
Conversion Paths
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
EstoniaTemporary Residence Permit for Employment
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Must 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
KEY CRITERIA
Min. Income
47,520 EUR/yr
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
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
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Legal Estonian residence for up to 365 days within 12 months
- Schengen mobility: up to 90 days in 180 in other Schengen states
- Decision typically issued within 30 calendar days
- Single €120 state fee, same in Estonia and at foreign representations
- No Estonian employer or job offer required
- Both employed remote workers and freelancers serving foreign clients qualify
Worth Knowing
- Income threshold of €3,960/month gross over the prior 6 months
- No permanent-residency pathway from this visa
- Cannot work for Estonian companies or serve mainly Estonian clients
- In-person submission and biometrics required at PBGB or an Estonian representation
- Foreign documents must be apostilled and translated to Estonian or English
- Working primarily for Estonian employers or Estonian clients
- Income below €3,960/month over the prior 6 months
- Unresolved criminal record disqualifying under PBGB review
Application Process
Fill in the long-term (D) visa pre-application form in the PBGB visa pre-applications environment
Print and sign the completed application (or note the pre-application number)
Compile required documents (employment contract, employer teleworking confirmation, company registration, tax certificates, income proof for past 6 months, insurance, photo, travel document)
Legalise/apostille and translate foreign public documents into Estonian or English
Book and attend an in-person appointment at an Estonian foreign representation handling visas, or at a PBGB service office in Tallinn, Tartu, Jõhvi, Narva or Pärnu
Provide biometrics (10 fingerprints) at submission
Pay the 120 EUR state fee using the relevant reference number
Await the decision (up to 30 calendar days)
Application Forms
| Official Visa Application Portal | Fill online |
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