🏠 OVERVIEW
Initial Duration
12 months
Max Duration
18 months
Renewable
Yes
(6 mo)
Visa for non-EU startup founders building technology-based, scalable businesses in Estonia. Requires Startup Committee endorsement.
💰 FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Income Requirement
EUR 800/mo
(~$920 USD)
Application Fee
$100
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Endorsement Required
Committee
Health Insurance
Required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Not allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
18
Parents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Special
Tax Rate
20.0%
Regime Name
20% flat income tax; 0% corporate tax on retained earnings
Foreign Income Taxed
Yes
Capital Gains Taxed
Yes
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Years to PR
5 years
Dual Citizenship
Not allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
8 years
Language Required
B1
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Schengen Access
Yes
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
Access granted
Primary Residence
Required
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
both
Processing Time
10–40 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
📝 NOTES
Must have MVP/prototype — idea stage insufficient. Committee decision in 10 business days. Can transition to TRP (up to 10 years). Estonia has 0% corporate tax on retained/reinvested earnings.
📋 ALSO IN ESTONIA
Estonia also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Digital Nomad Visa (digital nomad visa)
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