🇪🇪 Estonia · Employer-sponsored work

Residence Permit for Employment — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-24 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€2,075
Minimum annual salary€25,104
Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired
Language levelA2

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 60 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.politsei.ee/en/instructions/residence-permit-for-employment.
  3. Typical processing: ~90 days.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €2,075.

Does this visa lead to permanent residence?

No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Minimum annual salary

“The employer pays you a salary that is at least equal to the average gross salary in Estonia (general requirement, subject to exceptions). ... 05.03.2026 - March 2027 | 2092 [rate 1,0]”

Language level

“...you must fulfill this requirement if you have lived in Estonia 5 years based on a temporary residence permit...”

No direct PR path

“A residence permit for employment is a temporary residence permit issued by the Police and Border Guard Board for working in Estonia. ... A temporary residence permit is issued for up to 5 years. ... A temporary residence permit may be extended for up to 10 years at a time.”

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.

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