Digital Nomad
What the visa is
The official page describes the long-stay (D) visa as a national visa that can be issued to an alien for a temporary stay in Estonia, once or several times. The same page has an entry for "Teleworking (digital nomad visa)".
Income, funds and insurance
For teleworking (digital nomad visa), the official page states financial means of 132 euros per day (3,960 euros per month). The application must include proof of financial means, including evidence of the applicant's income for the three months immediately preceding the submission of the application, showing at least the amount, regularity, and sources of income. For a teleworking visa, the Police and Border Guard Board also asks for documents proving the applicant's legal income during the six months before the application, showing the size, regularity and sources of the income. The applicant must also have travel medical insurance that guarantees payment of any costs related to medical treatment due to illness or injury during the validity of the visa.
vm.ee: Digital Nomad Long-Stay Visa politsei.ee: Long-term visa (Police and Border Guard Board)
Documents
The official page lists a fully completed and signed application form, data concerning close relatives and family members, biographical data, and additional application form 1 (citizens from NATO member states are exempted). It also lists documents indicating the purpose of the journey, for example a confirmation letter from the host or documents proving that the applicant is going to work in Estonia. Further items are one color photo (35x45 mm) meeting ICAO requirements and not older than six months, a travel ticket booking confirmation or proof of use of another mode of transport, and a travel document issued within the previous 10 years, with at least two blank pages for visas, valid at least 3 months after the expiration date of the visa.
Extra documents for a teleworking visa
The Police and Border Guard Board says a teleworking visa application needs additional documents. They must prove that the applicant's work does not depend on location and that he or she can use telecommunication technology to perform duties as telework. They must also prove one of the following: that the applicant continues working for an employer registered in a foreign country with whom he or she has a contractual relationship; that he or she carries out business activities for a company registered in a foreign country in which he or she has holdings; or that he or she provides services mainly to customers whose place of business is in a foreign country and with whom he or she has a contractual relationship. A description of studies and job history (CV) is also required. For applications lodged at its service offices in Estonia, the Board says it reviews an application within 30 days of accepting it.
How to apply
The official page says a long-stay visa must be applied for in person in the applicant's country of residence at an Estonian representation which handles visa applications, or in Estonia at a service point of the Police and Border Guard Board. If there is no Estonian representation that handles long-stay visa applications in the country of residence, the application should be submitted to an accredited Estonian representation or to the nearest Estonian representation issuing visas. In that case, the appointment must be confirmed in advance with that representation. Ten fingerprints are collected; children under 12 and persons for whom fingerprinting is physically impossible are exempt. Foreign public documents must be legalized or certified with an apostille and translated into Estonian or English. A consular officer may request additional documents.
Fees
The official page gives the visa fee as €120, and €60 for children aged 6-11. The page also lists persons who are exempted from paying the visa fee.
How long it lasts and stay limits
The official page says a D-visa may be issued for the period of stay of up to 365 days within twelve consecutive months. In case of two consecutive long-stay visas, the whole period of stay shall not be longer than 548 days within 730 consecutive days. The page also says the visa allows a stay in other Schengen Member States of up to 90 days within the period of 180 days.
What this page does not cover
This page does not cover renewing or extending the visa, visas for a spouse or children, the restrictions on applications from Russian and Belarusian citizens, or the other teleworking proof the Police and Border Guard Board lists, such as a written explanation, employer confirmation, contracts and tax certificates. Check the official pages for them.
Questions before acting
How much does the Estonian long-stay visa cost?
The official page gives the visa fee as €120, and €60 for children aged 6-11. It also lists persons who are exempted from paying the visa fee.
What financial means does Estonia list for the digital nomad visa?
For teleworking (digital nomad visa), the official page states financial means of 132 euros per day (3,960 euros per month). The application must also include proof of financial means, including evidence of the applicant's income for the three months immediately preceding the submission of the application. For a teleworking visa, the Police and Border Guard Board also asks for documents proving the applicant's legal income during the six months before the application, showing the size, regularity and sources of the income.
How long can an Estonian D-visa be issued for?
The official page says a D-visa may be issued for the period of stay of up to 365 days within twelve consecutive months. For two consecutive long-stay visas, the whole period of stay shall not be longer than 548 days within 730 consecutive days.
Where do you apply for the Estonian long-stay visa?
The official page says a long-stay visa must be applied for in person in the applicant's country of residence at an Estonian representation which handles visa applications, or in Estonia at a service point of the Police and Border Guard Board. Ten fingerprints are collected, with exemptions for children under 12 and for persons for whom fingerprinting is physically impossible.
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See recorded sources
- vm.ee: Digital Nomad Long-Stay Visa — Estonia — national. Page re-checked by WTE on 2026-10-07; criteria current as of 2026-10-01
- politsei.ee: Long-term visa (Police and Border Guard Board) — Estonia — national. Page read by WTE on 2026-10-07; the page shows no effective date
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