Digital Nomad Visa
Up to one year on a long-stay D visa for remote workers earning about EUR 4,500 a month.
Digital Nomad Visa
Estonia was the first EU country with a dedicated digital nomad visa. It is issued as a short-stay C visa of up to 90 days or a long-stay D visa of up to one year, for people working remotely for an employer registered abroad, a company they own abroad, or mainly foreign clients as a freelancer. Most current guidance sets the income bar at about EUR 4,500 gross a month over the previous six months, though official pages have published different figures, so check with the consulate. It does not lead to residence, and you cannot work for Estonian employers.
At a glance
Initial stay
365 days
Per entry, before extension
Entries
Multiple
Application fee
100 EUR
Processing
15–30 days
Apply
At an embassy
Valid for
12 months
Income required
4,500 EUR/mo
Gross, averaged over the six months before applying; official figures have varied.
Who can apply
Open to most passports, with 31 excluded.
Excluded passports (31)
Requirements
- About EUR 4,500 gross monthly incomeRequiredGross monthly income of about EUR 4,500 averaged over the six months before applying. Official sources have published differing figures, so confirm the current amount with the consulate.
- Remote work for employers or clients abroadRequiredYou must work remotely, using telecommunications technology, for an employer or clients registered outside Estonia.
- Health insurance covering the stayRequiredHealth insurance covering at least EUR 30,000 of medical costs in Estonia for the whole visa period.
- For non-EU nationalsInfoEU, EEA and Swiss citizens do not need this visa: they can live and work in Estonia under free movement.
Documents to prepare
- Passport
- Proof of remote employment, foreign company ownership or freelance contracts
- Bank statements for the last six months
- Health insurance certificate
How to apply
Last verified 2026-10-12
Fill in the online form
~1 dayComplete the visa application in the Estonian online system and book a consulate appointment.
Attend the appointment
~15 daysSubmit documents and biometrics at an Estonian embassy or visa centre.
Register if staying long
~1 dayIf you stay beyond 183 days, expect to become an Estonian tax resident.
Extending the stay
Extendable
No
A D visa lasts up to one year. Staying longer needs a residence permit on another basis.
Tax and health
Tax
Staying more than 183 days in twelve months makes you an Estonian tax resident, taxed on worldwide income at a flat rate.
Insurance
Required — minimum 30,000 EUR of cover. Medical insurance valid in Estonia for the whole stay.
Healthcare
Insurance with at least EUR 30,000 coverage is mandatory.
Immigration and tax rules change without notice and depend on your nationality and circumstances. Confirm with the official source below or a qualified adviser before acting on anything here.
Good to know
- Choose the D visa rather than the C visa if you plan to stay more than 90 days
- Keep six months of consistent bank statements ready
- Annual immigration quotas can delay D visas
- The income figure has changed and varies between official pages
Official source
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