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.
e-Residency vs Digital Nomad Visa
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
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
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
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
I want to apply for e-Residency
- 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
I want to apply for digital nomad visa
- Ability to work independent 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 €4500 net/monthly