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Move to Tallinn, Estonia. The routes, mapped.

11 visa routes into Estonia, each with its real required-document list — pulled live from the Nomad knowledge graph. Start a plan and we sequence the right one for your situation.

Country
Estonia
Region
Europe
Visa routes
11
Coverage
Breadth
From the US

US → Estonia. The money facts.

Treaty coverage, double-tax exposure, and what setup actually costs, so you know the financial shape of the move before you commit.

US tax treaty
Yes
Totalization
No
Double-tax risk
Low
Setup cost
$4,500 to $20,000
Visa routes

How you can legally move to Estonia.

Major Investor Residence Permit

5 years~13 wks processing$380 fee$1,000 all-inRenewableFamily ok
Documents required
  • US Passport (6-Month Validity)
  • Bank Statements (3 months, certified) ·a
  • Health Insurance Proof (Costa Rica-valid)
Official source

Residence Permit to Settle with Spouse

5 years~13 wks processing$125 fee$400 all-inRenewableRemote workFamily ok
Documents required
  • US Passport (6-Month Validity)
  • Marriage Certificate (Apostilled) ·a
  • Health Insurance Proof (Costa Rica-valid)
  • Estonia Population Register Address Registration (elukoha registreerimine)
Official source

Temporary Residence Permit for Business

5 years~13 wks processing$380 fee$1,000 all-inRenewableFamily ok
Documents required
  • US Passport (6-Month Validity)
  • Health Insurance Proof (Costa Rica-valid)
  • Bank Statements (3 months, certified) ·a
  • Estonia Bank Account
Official source

Temporary Residence Permit for Employment

5 years$1,980/mo~13 wks processing$270 fee$600 all-inRenewableRemote workFamily ok
Documents required
  • US Passport (6-Month Validity)
  • Employer Verification Letter (Notarized, Apostilled) ·a
  • Estonia Rental Agreement (üürileping)
  • Estonia Population Register Address Registration (elukoha registreerimine)
Official source

Startup Visa & Residence Permit for Start-up Business

1 year~2 wks processing$130 fee$500 all-inRenewableFamily ok
Documents required
  • US Passport (6-Month Validity)
  • Health Insurance Proof (Costa Rica-valid)
  • Bank Statements (3 months, certified) ·a
Official source

Temporary Residence Permit for Study

1 year$950/mo~9 wks processing$175 fee$400 all-inRenewableRemote work
Documents required
  • US Passport (6-Month Validity)
  • Health Insurance Proof (Costa Rica-valid)
  • Bank Statements (3 months, certified) ·a
Official source

Long-Term Resident's Residence Permit (PR)

Varies~9 wks processing$200 fee$400 all-inRenewableRemote workFamily ok
Documents required
  • Estonia Residence Permit Card (elamisloakaart)
  • Estonia Population Register Address Registration (elukoha registreerimine)
  • Estonia Tervisekassa Health Insurance Coverage
Official source

Digital Nomad Visa (DNV)

1 year$4,860/mo~4 wks processing$130 fee$400 all-inRemote work
Documents required
  • US Passport (6-Month Validity)
  • Bank Statements (3 months, certified) ·a
  • Employer Verification Letter (Notarized, Apostilled) ·a
  • Health Insurance Proof (Costa Rica-valid)
Official source

Long-Stay (D) Visa

1 year~4 wks processing$130 fee$300 all-in
Documents required
  • US Passport (6-Month Validity)
  • Health Insurance Proof (Costa Rica-valid)
  • Bank Statements (3 months, certified) ·a
Official source

Visa-Free Entry (Schengen 90/180)

3 months
Documents required
  • US Passport (6-Month Validity)
Official source

Estonian Citizenship by Naturalisation

Varies$15 fee$2,600 all-inRemote workFamily ok
Documents required
  • Estonia Residence Permit Card (elamisloakaart)
  • Estonia Population Register Address Registration (elukoha registreerimine)
Official source

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