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e-⁠Residency vs digital nomad visa

Estonia has already transformed the way a country serves people beyond its borders through e-⁠Residency. Now with the Digital Nomad Visa, Estonia is transforming how people in the world choose to work.

Digital Nomad Visa FAQ
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e-Residency vs Digital Nomad Visa

e-Residency

Secure, government-issued, digital identity for personal, online authentication

Remote entrepreneurs gain digital access to Estonia’s e-services

Establish and run a company online; declare taxes & access banking/payments; low-cost, minimal bureaucracy alternative

Apply online at e-resident.gov.ee. Process takes 3-8 weeks

Receive your e-Residency kit at pickup points around world after verifying identity

Digital Nomad Visa

Right for remote workers to temporarily stay in Estonia for up to 1 year

For digital nomads who can work online & independent of location

For an employer registered abroad or their company registered abroad, or as a freelancer for clients mostly abroad

Apply at your nearest Estonian Embassy. Process takes up to 30 days

Pick up visa at nearest Estonian Embassy. Standard visa rules & procedures apply

e-Residency

Secure, government-issued, digital identity for personal, online authentication

Remote entrepreneurs gain digital access to Estonia’s e-services

Establish and run a company online; declare taxes & access banking/payments; low-cost, minimal bureaucracy alternative

Apply online at e-resident.gov.ee. Process takes 3-8 weeks

Receive your e-Residency kit at pickup points around world after verifying identity

Digital Nomad Visa

Right for remote workers to temporarily stay in Estonia for up to 1 year

For digital nomads who can work online & independent of location

For an employer registered abroad or their company registered abroad, or as a freelancer for clients mostly abroad

Apply at your nearest Estonian Embassy. Process takes up to 30 days

Pick up visa at nearest Estonian Embassy. Standard visa rules & procedures apply

e-Residency Digital ID Card Kit e-Residency

I want to apply for e-⁠Residency

Apply to start a company 100% online & run your business remotely
  • No paperwork, physical meetings or bureaucracy
  • A digital way to do business from anywhere (Backed by Estonian Government)
  • Access Estonia’s e-services for remote management of your business
Apply here
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I want to apply for the Digital Nomad Visa

Apply for the Digital Nomad Visa if you meet the following requirements
  • Ability to work independently of location & work remotely
  • Active employment contract with a company registered outside of Estonia, conduct business through your own company registered abroad, or work as a freelancer for clients mostly outside of Estonia.
  • Your income meets the minimum threshold of €4,500 net/monthly
Apply here

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