Estonia. A long-stay (type D) visa for people who work remotely, applied for through an Estonian representation, with a €120 state fee.
Information, not immigration advice. Rules change: confirm on the official page, and speak to a qualified adviser if you are unsure.
What to gather
Before you apply
- Read the eligibility requirements and check you meet them
Each application is assessed individually, and meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee approval. Source
- Check you can apply where you live: it must be done in person in your country of residence
A long-stay visa must be applied for in person in the applicant's country of residence Source
- Be able to show the financial means the ministry sets for this visa
Teleworking (digital nomad visa) 132 euros per day (3,960 euros per month) Source
Documents
- A travel document issued within the last 10 years, with two blank pages and valid 3 months past the visa
contains at least two blank pages for visas and is valid at least 3 months after the expiration date of the visa Source
- The application form, fully completed and signed
fully completed and signed Source
- One colour photo, 35x45 mm, meeting ICAO requirements and no older than six months
Photo must meet ICAO requirements and should not be older than six months Source
- Travel medical insurance for the whole period of the visa
travel medical insurance which guarantees payment of any costs related to applicant’s medical treatment Source
- Proof of financial means, including your income for the three months before you apply
evidence of the applicant’s income for the three months immediately preceding the submission of the application Source
- Details of your close relatives and family members, and your biographical data
data concerning close relatives and family members Source
- Documents showing the purpose of your journey
documents indicating the purpose of journey Source
- Travel ticket booking confirmation to Estonia, or proof of another mode of transport
travel ticket booking confirmation to Estonia or proof of use of another mode of transport Source
- Foreign public documents legalised or apostilled, and translated into Estonian or English
must be legalized or certified with an apostille and translated either into Estonian or English Source
Apply
Cost and who it is for
The state fee is €120. Source
Visa fee is EUR 120 Source
Each application is assessed individually, and meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee approval. Source
Teleworking (digital nomad visa) 132 euros per day (3,960 euros per month) Source
The checklist has 15 items. Tick them off and keep your progress, or read the official page. Read there on 27 October 2026, quoted word for word.