Estonia Digital Nomad Visa
Do you work remotely and aspire to reside in a nation with great online services and a great atmosphere? Estonia’s Digital Nomad Visa might be just the thing you’ve been searching for!
The Estonia Digital Nomad visa permits you to reside and work from Estonia for as long as one year while simultaneously maintaining your job for a business or clients based outside of Estonia.
Why Opt for Estonia?
- Work from Anywhere: This visa allows you to legally reside in Estonia while working remotely for your present employer or foreign clients. You will not have to search for a local Estonian employment!
- Convenient Access to Europe: As an Estonia Digital Nomad Visa beneficiary, you’ll have the freedom of movement within the Schengen Area. That’s a collection of 27 European nations you can visit without additional visas for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Just imagine weekend breaks in Paris, Rome, or Berlin!
- Digital Tools: Estonia boasts highly developed online facilities. Nearly all, ranging from banking to government business, can be managed via the internet, making life significantly easier. You’ll also enjoy fast internet and lots of collaborative workspaces.
- Friendly Community: Estonia, particularly the capital Tallinn, is home to a developing community of digital nomads and international folks. It will be easy to mingle with others who have similar interests and connect with local events.
- Cost of Living: Estonia provides a decent living at an affordable price compared to most Western European countries. You can stay in stunning natural places, ancient cities, and a safe environment.
Taxes in Estonia
If you live in Estonia for over 183 days in any 12-month period, you will typically be treated as an Estonian tax resident. This typically means you’d owe taxes in Estonia on all of your income, regardless of its source. Estonia uses a flat income tax rate of 20%.
Requirements
- Remote Work: You should have an employment, be a freelancer, or have a business with customers outside of Estonia. You must demonstrate that you can perform your work through technology anywhere.
- Proof of Income: You must demonstrate that you’ve earned a good income. You must be able to demonstrate a gross income of at least €4,500 per month over the six months leading up to when you make your application.
- Financial Stability: You must have sufficient money saved to sustain yourself while in Estonia.
- Health Coverage: You will need to have legitimate health insurance that covers you throughout your stay in Estonia and the Schengen Area. This coverage must cater for medical emergencies and other related health expenses.
- Clear Background: You will provide proof that you don’t have a criminal record.
- Accommodation: You’ll be required to provide evidence of your intended living arrangements in Estonia, such as a hotel booking or rental contract.
Can Your Family Come with You?
Yes, you can bring your closest family members (such as your husband, wife, and kids) along with you on your visa application! That way, it is easier to maintain your family unit while you experience your digital nomad life in Estonia.
Additional Fee for Family: As a member of the family applying, you will also have to remit a visa application fee, just as you. The fee per individual will be equivalent to your visa charge i.e. €100.
Obtaining Your Estonia Digital Nomad Visa
- Checking Your Eligibility: We will assist you in going over the requirements to ensure you are a good candidate for the visa. We can provide answers and explanations so you feel confident before proceeding.
- Collecting Your Documents: This can be overwhelming, but we’ll give you a precise, easy-to-understand checklist of all documents that you need. We’ll specifically state what you’ll need for your passport, income proof, health insurance, and proof of remote work, and how to organize them.
- Filling in the Application Form: You will complete an online application for the visa. Regardless of whether you require a short-term C-visa (90 days or less) or a more prolonged D-visa (one year or less), we will assist in selecting the correct one and assist in ensuring all details are entered correctly before you print and sign it.
- Scheduling Your Appointment: You’ll need to make an appointment at an Estonian embassy or consulate in your home country. In certain countries, a VFS Global office is responsible for these appointments. If you are already in Estonia legally, you may apply at a Police and Border Guard Board office. We can help you find the proper location and make the appointment system work for you.
- Going to Your Visa Interview: When you arrive for your appointment day, you’ll have all your originals and their copies. The visa officer may have questions about your work and what you’ll be doing, but with our preparation, you’ll feel confident to answer any question.
- Paying the Fee: You’ll pay the application fee when you go to your appointment. For a D-visa (long stay), it costs about €100. For a C-visa (short stay), it costs about €80.
- Awaiting Approval: Once your application is submitted, it will be reviewed. We’ll provide you with insights into the typical waiting times and what to expect next.
Processing Time
It usually takes about 15 to 30 days to get a decision on your visa application. It’s always a good idea to apply well before you plan to travel.
Duration of Visa
The Estonia Digital Nomad Visa (D-visa) can keep you in Estonia for a period of one year. The C-visa is a short-stay visa of up to 90 days in a period not exceeding 180 days.