Estonia digital nomad visa: requirements
Estonia's Long-stay (D) visa for teleworking (digital nomad visa) requires an income of at least EUR 3,960 per month. It is granted for 12 months.
The official pages we read do not state whether family can join. We show these as "Not stated" rather than estimate them.
What the official pages state
| Fact | What the official page states | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum income | EUR 3,960 per monthOfficial wordingTeleworking (digital nomad visa) 132 euros per day (3,960 euros per month) not applicable not applicable | vm.ee read 2026-10-02 |
| Who can apply | Employee of a company abroad; Freelancer or contractor with clients abroad; Self-employed, own business serving clients abroad Employer registered abroad, business activities for a foreign company in which applicant holds shares, or services mainly to foreign customers Official wordingdocuments proving that the applicant continues working for an employer registered in a foreign country with whom he/she has a contractual relationship, or business activities for a company registered in a foreign country in which he/she has holdings, or providing services mainly to customers whose place of business is in a foreign country | www.politsei.ee read 2026-10-02 |
| Stay granted | 12 months D-visa up to 365 days within twelve consecutive months; two consecutive long-stay visas max 548 days within 730 days Official wordingD-visa may be issued for the period of stay of up to 365 days within twelve consecutive months | vm.ee read 2026-10-02 |
| Renewable | Not stated Page mentions two consecutive long-stay visas (max 548 days in 730) and extension of stay generally, but nothing explicit on renewing the teleworking visa. | — |
| Official fee | EUR 120 State fee for examination of visa applications (children 6-11: EUR 60) Official wordingVisa fee is EUR 120, children 6-11 years EUR 60. | vm.ee read 2026-10-02 |
| Processing time | up to 30 days Reviewed within 30 days of acceptance of the application. Official wordingThe PBGB shall review the submitted application within 30 days of the acceptance of the application. | www.politsei.ee read 2026-10-02 |
| Family can join | Not stated Page lists a 'Spouse' column marked 'not applicable' for teleworking financial means and asks for data on family members, but does not state whether family may accompany. | — |
| Where to apply | Online or at an embassy/consulate, or in the country In person at an Estonian representation in country of residence, or in Estonia at a PBGB service point (for those legally staying in Estonia) Official wordingA long-stay visa must be applied for in person in the applicant's country of residence at an Estonian representation which handles visa applications | vm.ee read 2026-10-02 |
| Documents | Full document checklist and step-by-step plan are in the printable guide. See the guide | — |