Digital Nomad Visa

Estonia digital nomad visa (2026)

Estonia's Digital Nomad Visa is a regular Schengen C visa or Estonian D visa issued to people who work location-independently for a foreign employer, their own foreign company, or foreign clients. The long-stay version lasts up to a year and does not lead to a residence permit. There is no annual quota.

Minimum income: €4,500 per month (gross); about US$5,034 a month
Length of stay: Up to 1 year (D visa); up to 90 days (C visa)
Renewal: Cannot be extended; a second visa is possible but total stay is capped at 548 days in any 730
Fee: €120 for a D visa, €90 for a C visa
Processing time: At least 15 days, about 30 days on average

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Who can apply

Only non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals; applications from Russian and Belarusian citizens are restricted.

Can work location-independently using telecoms
Employee of a foreign employer, partner or shareholder of a foreign company, or freelancer with mostly foreign clients
Gross income of at least €4,500 a month over the previous 6 months
Meets the general Estonian visa conditions

Income requirement

You need to show at least €4,500 per month (gross) (about US$5,034 a month at rates from 11 Nov 2026). Gross monthly income shown over the 6 months before applying; no fixed family add-on is published, and applicants should hold funds for at least the first month.

Documents you need

Visa application form (pre-filled online, printed and signed)
Written statement of intent to telework, or employer confirmation
Work or service contracts
Proof of income for the past 6 months
Certificate of tax or social security payments in your home country
Company registration certificate if you own a company, and a CV of study and work history

How to apply, step by step

Pre-fill the application in the Estonian online visa form
Submit it in person at an Estonian embassy, a VFS Global centre, or a Police and Border Guard office if already in Estonia legally
Wait for the background check and decision
Collect the visa after identity verification

Cost and processing time

The fee is €120 for a D visa, €90 for a C visa. Processing takes at least 15 days, about 30 days on average. Budget extra for translations, certified copies and health insurance.

Tax

Staying more than 183 days in any 12-month period makes you an Estonian tax resident, with a duty to declare and pay tax there.

Good to know

Visa-free visitors can apply at a Police and Border Guard office after arriving
The visa does not count toward long-term residence

Visiting first?

93 passports can enter Estonia visa-free for a short stay, a common way to try the country before applying. Check Estonia visa requirements for your passport.

Official source

e-Residency (Republic of Estonia) – Digital Nomad Visa

Estonia digital nomad visa FAQ

What is the minimum income for the Estonia digital nomad visa?

€4,500 per month (gross) (about US$5,034 a month). Gross monthly income shown over the 6 months before applying; no fixed family add-on is published, and applicants should hold funds for at least the first month.

How long can I stay in Estonia on a digital nomad visa?

Up to 1 year (D visa); up to 90 days (C visa). Cannot be extended; a second visa is possible but total stay is capped at 548 days in any 730.

How much does the Estonia digital nomad visa cost?

€120 for a D visa, €90 for a C visa.

How long does the Estonia digital nomad visa take?

At least 15 days, about 30 days on average.

Do I pay tax in Estonia on a digital nomad visa?

Staying more than 183 days in any 12-month period makes you an Estonian tax resident, with a duty to declare and pay tax there.

Who can apply for the Estonia digital nomad visa?

Only non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals; applications from Russian and Belarusian citizens are restricted.