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Freelance visas · Estonia

Estonia freelance visa.

See what you need to show, the money, how long you can stay and the cost. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.

Temporary residence permit for business (sole proprietor)

The official name in English

Income needed
No set figureYou need enough income to live in Estonia: six times the subsistence level, which the State Budget Act sets each year. You confirm it by signing the application, and you add papers on your legal income for the last 6 months.
Investment needed
EUR 16,000You must have invested at least EUR 16,000 in your business activity in Estonia, and add proof of it.
First stay
5 yearsA temporary residence permit is issued for up to 5 years.
Renewal
Yes, it can be extended for up to 10 years at a time; apply at least 2 months before it ends.
Cost
EUR 350State fee of EUR 350 if you apply in Estonia, or EUR 380 at an Estonian foreign mission.
Processing time
Up to 90 days from when the application is accepted, and the card follows within 30 days of a yes.
Where to apply
At an Estonian foreign mission if you are abroad, or at a Police and Border Guard Board service office if you are in Estonia. You apply in person to give fingerprints.

Checked 11 Oct 2026

What you need

What you need to show.

The official page asks for these, as well as the money.

Who can apply

Who can apply.

Open to people from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland.

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FAQ

Common questions.

What do I need for the Estonia freelance visa?

The official page asks for: sole proprietor entry in the Estonian Business Register, a business plan in Estonian or English, proof of the EUR 16,000 investment, a health insurance contract, papers on your legal income for the last 6 months and a criminal record certificate.

How much money do I need for the Estonia freelance visa?

You need enough income to live in Estonia: six times the subsistence level, which the State Budget Act sets each year. You confirm it by signing the application, and you add papers on your legal income for the last 6 months. You must have invested at least EUR 16,000 in your business activity in Estonia, and add proof of it.

How long can I stay on the Estonia freelance visa?

A temporary residence permit is issued for up to 5 years. Yes, it can be extended for up to 10 years at a time; apply at least 2 months before it ends.

How much does the Estonia freelance visa cost?

State fee of EUR 350 if you apply in Estonia, or EUR 380 at an Estonian foreign mission.

Who can apply for the Estonia freelance visa?

Open to people from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland. For non-EU people who run their own business in Estonia as a sole proprietor. The sole proprietorship must be in the Estonian Business Register. Citizens of the EU, the EEA and Switzerland can already live in Estonia without this visa.

How do I apply?

At an Estonian foreign mission if you are abroad, or at a Police and Border Guard Board service office if you are in Estonia. You apply in person to give fingerprints. Up to 90 days from when the application is accepted, and the card follows within 30 days of a yes.

Sources

General information, not legal advice. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.

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