🇪🇪 Estonia · Digital nomad visa
Estonia Digital Nomad Visa
A visa for working remotely from Estonia - for employees of foreign companies and freelancers with clients abroad.
Estonia's Digital Nomad Visa is designed for foreign nationals who work for a company outside the country and for freelancers whose clients are mostly based abroad.
Who is eligible and on what terms
The visa is available to foreign nationals employed by a company outside Estonia, as well as freelancers whose clients are mostly based abroad.
- Validity. Up to 90 days under the short-stay option or up to 1 year under the long-stay one.
- Minimum income. You need to prove an income of at least €4,500 per month (gross, before tax) for each of the last 6 months. In 2025 the threshold was raised from €3,504 to €4,500.
- Taxes. Personal income tax is 22% (in effect since 1 January 2025; the planned increase to 24% from 2026 was cancelled).
Cost of living in Estonia
A family's expenses come to around €2,600 per month excluding rent, and a single person's - around €800 per month excluding rent. Renting a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs around €600 per month.
We confirm the exact document list and the right program for your situation in a free consultation.
Advantages of the digital nomad visa
Flexible duration
You can choose the short-stay option of up to 90 days or the long-stay one - up to 1 year.
Clear income requirements
It's enough to prove an income of at least €4,500 per month (gross, before tax) for the last 6 months.
Predictable tax
The personal income tax rate is flat at 22%.
Affordable cost of living
A single person's expenses are around €800 per month excluding rent.
FAQ
Who can apply for Estonia's Digital Nomad Visa?
What is the minimum income required for the visa?
What is the income tax rate in Estonia?
Don’t want to figure this out alone?
We handle the whole process end to end: we check your documents, match a program to your situation and give you honest timelines and costs. Leave your details and a migration expert will get back to you. The first consultation is free.