🇪🇪 Estonia
Digital-first society with e-Residency and startup-friendly policies
Visa Options
- Digital Nomad Visa (1 year) — €3,504/mo income (6-month average), remote work
- e-Residency (Ongoing (not a visa)) — €100–120 application fee, no residency rights
- Startup Visa (Up to 18 months) — Innovative business idea, scalable, connection to Estonia
- Employment-Based TRP (2 years (renewable)) — Estonian employer, salary ≥ national average
Tax Overview
- Income Tax: 20% flat rate
- Corporate Tax: 0% on retained earnings, 20% on distributions
- Social Tax (employer): 33%
- VAT: 22%
Cost of Living
- Comfortable living (single, typical): €1,400 – €1,900/mo
- 1BR Apartment (Tallinn): €700 – €1,100/mo
- Groceries: €200 – €380/mo
- Utilities: €150 – €260/mo
- Dining out: €10 – €22/meal
- Public transport: Free in Tallinn for residents
Relocation Checklist
- Apply for e-Residency (if starting a company remotely)
- Apply for Digital Nomad Visa or TRP at Estonian Embassy
- Register your address in Population Registry upon arrival
- Get Estonian ID card (for residents)
- Open Estonian bank account (or use e-Residency banking partners)
- Register with Health Insurance Fund (if employed)
- Get Estonian personal identification code
- Set up company via e-Residency portal (if applicable)