In today’s generation, working remotely is being very popular. Teams or businesses don’t need to have physical offices, especially those who are promoting services. As there are many digital nomads, some countries began to adapt. Estonia just launched a Digital Nomad Visa for remote workers. Here’s a guide on getting an Estonia Digital Nomad Visa.

As digital nomads don’t apply for a work visa in most countries; instead, they have regular tourist or short term visas. A few countries like Estonia has a program that lets location-independent workers live in their country and legally work there. Check out requirements on how to live and stay in this fantastic European country!

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Quick Facts on Estonia

Location: Europe, near the Baltic Sea
Capital: Tallinn
Official Language: Estonian
Currency: Euro
Climate: Humid Continental, with four seasons
Religion: Mostly None, but some are Christian
Additional Notes: European Union Member, Part of the Schengen Area

Estonia Digital Nomad Visa at a Glance

How Long Can I Stay? Up to One Year

How Much Will I Pay? EURO 80 for Short-stay and EURO 100 for Long-stay

Where will I apply? At the nearest Estonian Embassy or Consulate or in Border Guard Office in Estonia

How many days will my application be processed? Your application is said to be reviewed within 30 days

Qualifications to be Eligible for an Estonia Digital Nomad Visa

Are you able to work independent of location? Can you work wherever?

Can you perform your work duties remotely using the internet or technology?

Do you (at least one)

Have an active employment contract with a registered company outside of Estonia?
Conduct business through your company registered abroad?
Or a freelance worker for clients outside of the country?

Do you earn about EURO 3,504 monthly income gross of tax? Can you provide proof that you met it six months before your application?

If you answered YES, then you are eligible to apply for an Estonia Digital Nomad Visa! You can read more below!

Documents Required for an Application

1. Visa Application Form – you can choose either Type C or Type D; the link provided is where you can fill it up online, then, you will be able to print it through an e-mailed PDF; please don’t forget to sign it

2. Documents certifying that applicant can work remotely (independent of location) and use telecommunications technology to perform work duties – e.g., a written explanation that applicant will work remotely or a certificate from an employer that applicant can work remotely

3. Certification that you work:

For a foreign registered company
For a foreign registered company that you have shares or own
As a freelancer or consultant to foreign establishments

Examples may be employment contracts, contracts with clients, business registration documents, tax returns, etc.

4. Proof of income from the last 6 months – e.g. bank statements, payslips, contract – you will need to earn at least EURO 3,504 per month

5. Description of your study and professional life course

6. Valid Passport – with 2 blank pages and it must still be valid 3 months after visa expires

7. Photo – 35x45 mm

8. Insurance Policy – must be valid during your stay in Schengen Countries. We highly recommend AXA Schengen.

You may also be asked additional documents like:

Proof of purpose of the journey
Accommodation or Proof of Means
Intention to leave the Schengen Area after visa expiration

Please contact the nearest Estonian Representation as there may be additional documents.

Steps on applying for a Digital Nomad Visa

STEP 1: Contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate and ask for Estonia Digital Nomad Visa's information.

What are the complete documents required or checklist?
Where should the documents be submitted?
How to pay the fee?
How to make an appointment?

STEP 2: Gather the requirements. Pay the fee in advance, if required. If you are ready, you can book an appointment at the nearest Embassy or Visa Application Center.

STEP 3: Go to the Embassy or Visa Application center with your documents and payment slip. Biometrics will be taken.

STEP 4: Wait for the decision of the Embassy if your application passed. It will take at least 15 to 30 days.

STEP 5: You can pick up your Digital Nomad Visa, congratulations!

Important Contacts

Estonia Police and Border Guard Board Office
Pärnu mnt 139, Tallinn, 15060
migrationadvice@politsei.ee
+372 612 3500

Australia
12 Darwin Avenue Yarralumla ACT
Canberra, Australia
embassy.canberra@mfa.ee
+61 2 6100 7717

Belarus
Platonova 1B, 220034 Minsk, Belarus
embassy.minsk@mfa.ee
(375 17) 217 7061

Canada
260 Dalhousie Street, Suite 210
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7E4, Canada
embassy.ottawa@mfa.ee
(613) 789 4222

China
No. 1, Liangmaqiao Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District
Beijing, People’s Republic of China
embassy.beijing@mfa.ee
(86 10) 85316700

Egypt
8th floor, Abou El Feda Building Abou El Feda 3, Zamalek
Cairo, Egypt
embassy.cairo@mfa.ee
(+20) 227 384 190

Finland
Porkkalankatu 22A, Helsinki 00180
embassy.helsinki@mfa.ee
+35896220260

France
17, rue de la Baume
Paris, France
estonie@mfa.ee
+ 33 1 56 62 22 00

Georgia
Kita Buashidze 4, Saburtalo
Tbilisi, Georgia
tbilisisaatkond@mfa.ee
+995 32 2365 122

India
C15, Malcha Marg, Chanakyapuri
New Delhi, 110021 India
embassy.delhi@mfa.ee
+91 11 4948 8650

Ireland
3rd Floor, Block E, Iveagh Court, Harcourt Road
Dublin, Ireland
embassy.dublin@mfa.ee
(353 1) 478 88 88

Israel
HaYovel Tower, 24. korrus, Menachem Begin Rd 125
Tel Aviv, Israel
embassy.telaviv@mfa.ee
(972) 3 710 39 10

Japan
2-6-15 Jingu-mae, Shibuya-ku
Tokyo, Japan
Embassy.Tokyo@mfa.ee
(+81) 3 5412-7281

Kazakhstan
Avenue Kabanbay batyr 28, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
embassy.nur-sultan@mfa.ee
+7 7172 240 280

Russia

5 Maly Kislovsky Pereulok
Moscow, Russian Federation
Embassy.Moskva@mfa.ee
(7 495) 737 36 40

25 Narodnaya
Pskov, Russian Federation
Consulate.Pskov@mfa.ee
(7 811 2) 725 380

Bolshaya Monetnaya 14
St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
Consulate.Peterburg@mfa.ee
(7 812) 702 09 20

Sweden
Tyrgatan 3, 11427 Stockholm, Sweden
info@estemb.se
(+46 8) 5451 2280

Turkey
Golgeli Sokak No: 16, Gaziosmanpasa
Ankara, Turkey
embassy.ankara@mfa.ee
(90 312) 40 56 970

Ukraine
Pushkinska st., 43B, Kyiv, Ukraine
Embassy.kyiv@mfa.ee
(380 44) 590 07 80

United Kingdom
44 Queen’s Gate Terrace, London
london@mfa.ee
+44 (0) 20 75893428

USA
3 Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza Suite 6B 305 East 47th St.
New York, USA
nyconsulate@mfa.ee
(+1 212) 883-0636

Estonian Honorary Consul General in Manila
2232 Roxas Boulevard
6/F CTC Building
Pasay City, Manila
+63 2 8832 3283, +63 2 8832 3295
jnpen.consulate@gmail.com

Things to Note:

You can work for an Estonian Company or Employer as long as the trip's main purpose must be work specified in their application. For example, if the applicant is an IT specialist who works for a foreign employer may do additional work with an Estonian Company as a specialist.
Applicants staying in Estonia for more than 183 days within 12 months are considered as tax residents. They should declare and pay taxes.
A person can stay for the entire period of your DNV’s validity in Estonia. They are also allowed to go in and out of the country.
DNV holders can go to the Schengen Zone depending on the entry of the visa and the validity.
Holders must have health insurance in case of illness or injury.
Applicants can bring family members.
You can’t renew your Estonia Digital Nomad Visa, but you can apply for another one. However, foreigners can stay in 548 days within 730 consecutive days.

About the Writer

Hey, I’m Lyza! I once was a person who just imagined going to places “one day” but decided to pursue my dreams. My first travel abroad was in Japan, solo, last 2018, and I fell in love with the experience. I aim to visit 10 countries before turning 30 and 2 new places in the Philippines every year. Besides traveling, I love organizing trips, taking pictures, reading, and making new friends. Follow my adventures through my Instagram.