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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)
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)
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
Visa-Free Entry (Schengen 90/180)
3 months
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
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)
Which route is right for you?
Answer 3 questions and Nomad picks the best-fit visa for your work, timeline, and family, then builds the full document checklist and a 90-day plan to Tallinn, Estonia.
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