🛂 OVERVIEW
Country
🇪🇪 Estonia
Visa Name
Digital Nomad Visa
Local Name
Digitaalse nomaadi viisa
Program Type
Formal dn visa
Status
Active
Initial Duration
12 months
Max Duration
12 months
Income Requirement
EUR 4,500/mo
(~$4,860 USD)
· EUR 54,000/yr
Application Fee
$130
Tax Status
Standard
📋 REQUIREMENTS
Health Insurance
Required
Criminal Record Check
Not required
Accommodation Proof
Not required
Proof of Employment
Required
Degree Required
Not required
💼 WORK RULES
Local Work Allowed
No
Freelancer Eligible
Yes
Employee Eligible
Yes
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Dependent Fee
$130
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Status
Standard
Tax Rate
22.0%
Foreign Income Taxed
Yes
Tax Residency Trigger
183 days
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Application Method
embassy, online
Processing Time
15–30 days
Can Apply In-Country
No
Multiple Entry
Yes
Schengen Access
Yes
Can Open Bank Account
Yes
📝 NOTES
Europe's first digital nomad visa (launched August 2020). Two types: C-visa (short stay, 90 days) and D-visa (long stay, up to 365 days). Cannot be extended or renewed; must explore other visa categories for continued stay. Income of EUR 4,500/mo must be proven with 6 months of documentation. No special tax regime; standard Estonian income tax (22% + 2% surcharge from 2026) applies if tax resident. E-Residency is separate and does not grant right to live in Estonia.
🏠 ALSO IN ESTONIA
Estonia also offers these long-term residency programs:
- Estonia Startup Visa (startup)
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