# 🇪🇪 Estonia — visa routes > Verified visa and immigration data for Estonia from VisaPassage. > Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/estonia 23 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review. ## Short visits by passport - **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Germany**: Visa-free - **India**: Visa required · apply before travel - **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports. ## Visit | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ETIAS travel authorisation | Travel authorisation · typically eligible | 90 days | €7 | €19 | 4 days | | Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- tourism | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €90 | €49 | 15 days | | Airport transit visa (Type A) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €90 | €39 | 15 days | | Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- business | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €90 | €49 | 15 days | - **Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- tourism** — Key documents: Completed application form, Passport, Passport photo, Travel medical insurance, Proof of accommodation, Return / onward ticket, Proof of sufficient funds ## Study & Training | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | National long-stay visa (Type D) -- study | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | €200 | — | | Estonia Temporary Residence Permit for Study | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €225 | €200 | 90 days | - **Estonia Temporary Residence Permit for Study** — Key documents: Residence permit application form, Valid passport, Admission confirmation, Proof of sufficient income, Health insurance contract, Photo, Proof of state fee payment · Rights: Work: Work allowed if not hindering study · Study: TRP issued for study · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: politsei.ee ## Work & Self-Employment | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Estonia Digital Nomad Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | €120 | €200 | 30 days | | Estonia Residence Permit for Business as Sole Proprietor (FIE) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €350 | €250 | 90 days | | Estonia Startup Visa / Residence Permit for Start-up Business | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | €250 | 90 days | | National long-stay visa (Type D) -- work | Consular visa · Conditional | — | — | €200 | — | | Estonia Temporary Residence Permit for Employment | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €250 | €200 | 90 days | | Estonia Short-Term Employment Registration + D-visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | €120 | €200 | 21 days | | Estonia EU Blue Card | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €250 | €200 | 60 days | | Estonia Seasonal Work (registration + D-visa) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 270 days | €120 | €200 | 21 days | | Estonia Intra-Corporate Transferee (ICT) Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | €250 | — | - **Estonia Digital Nomad Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Visa application form, Proof of remote work, Proof of income, Travel medical insurance, Employer confirmation of telework · Rights: Work: Remote work for foreign employer · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: tokyo.mfa.ee - **Estonia Residence Permit for Business as Sole Proprietor (FIE)** — Key documents: Residence permit application form, Valid passport, Commercial register extract, Proof of EUR 16,000 investment, Business description/plan, Proof of sufficient income, Health insurance contract, Proof of state fee payment · Rights: Work: Self-employed as FIE · Study: Study permitted alongside business · Residency after 5 years · Family: Spouse and minor children may join · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: investinestonia.com - **Estonia Startup Visa / Residence Permit for Start-up Business** — Key documents: Startup Committee endorsement, Valid passport, Residence permit application form, Business model description, Proof of sufficient funds, Health insurance contract, Photo, Proof of state fee payment · Rights: Work: Work on own start-up · Study: Study permitted alongside business · Residency after 5 years · Family: Spouse and minor children may join · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: politsei.ee - **Estonia Temporary Residence Permit for Employment** — Key documents: Residence permit application form, Valid passport, Employer authorisation, Employment contract or employer confirmation, Proof of qualifications, Photo, Health insurance contract, Proof of state fee payment · Rights: Work: Work for specific employer · Study: Study permitted alongside work · Residency after 5 years · Family: Spouse and minor children may join · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: politsei.ee - **Estonia Short-Term Employment Registration + D-visa** — Key documents: Short-term employment registration, Valid passport, D-visa application form, Employment contract, Travel medical insurance, Proof of financial means · Rights: Work: Work for registered employer · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: politsei.ee - **Estonia EU Blue Card** — Key documents: Residence permit application form, Valid passport, Employment contract, Proof of higher education or experience, Employer authorisation, Health insurance contract, Photo, Proof of state fee payment · Rights: Work: Highly qualified employment · Study: Study permitted alongside work · Residency after 5 years · Family: Spouse and minor children may join · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu - **Estonia Seasonal Work (registration + D-visa)** — Key documents: Seasonal employment registration, Valid passport, D-visa application form, Employment contract, Travel medical insurance, Proof of accommodation · Rights: Work: Seasonal work for registered employer · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu - **Estonia Intra-Corporate Transferee (ICT) Permit** — Key documents: Residence permit application form, Valid passport, Proof of intra-group transfer, Proof of prior employment, Health insurance contract, Proof of accommodation, Photo · Rights: Work: Work for transferring host entity · Study: Study permitted alongside work · Family: Family may join under ICT · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu ## Invest & Capital | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Estonia Major Investor Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €350 | — | 90 days | | Estonia Residence Permit for Business (Enterprise) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €350 | — | 90 days | - **Estonia Major Investor Residence Permit** — Key documents: Residence permit application form, Valid passport, Proof of EUR 1,000,000 investment, Proof of sufficient income, Health insurance contract, Photo, Proof of state fee payment · Rights: Work: Manage own investment/business · Study: Study permitted · Residency after 5 years · Family: Spouse and minor children may join · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: politsei.ee - **Estonia Residence Permit for Business (Enterprise)** — Key documents: Residence permit application form, Valid passport, Proof of EUR 65,000 capital investment, Business plan, Commercial register extract, Proof of sufficient income, Health insurance contract, Proof of state fee payment · Rights: Work: Run own enterprise · Study: Study permitted alongside business · Residency after 5 years · Family: Spouse and minor children may join · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: investinestonia.com ## Retire & Lifestyle | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Estonia Working Holiday Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | €120 | €200 | 30 days | - **Estonia Working Holiday Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, D-visa application form, Proof of eligible nationality and age, Travel medical insurance, Proof of financial means, Proof of state fee payment · Rights: Work: Incidental work during holiday · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: vm.ee ## Family & Origin | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Estonia Residence Permit to Settle with a Close Relative | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €115 | €250 | 90 days | | Estonia Residence Permit to Settle with a Spouse | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €115 | €250 | 90 days | | Estonian Citizenship by Descent / Returnee Support | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **Estonia Residence Permit to Settle with a Close Relative** — Key documents: Residence permit application form, Valid passport, Proof of family relationship, Sponsor's status documents, Proof of sponsor's income, Health insurance contract, Photo and proof of state fee payment · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: politsei.ee - **Estonia Residence Permit to Settle with a Spouse** — Key documents: Residence permit application form, Valid passport, Marriage certificate, Sponsor's status documents, Proof of sufficient income, Confirmation of genuine marriage, Health insurance contract, Photo and proof of state fee payment · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: politsei.ee - **Estonian Citizenship by Descent / Returnee Support** — Key documents: National Archives confirmation, Chain of birth certificates, Valid identity document, Passport/ID application · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: integratsioon.ee ## Special Categories | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Estonia Temporary Residence Permit for Settling Permanently | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €225 | — | 90 days | | Estonia Long-Term Resident's Residence Permit (EU) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €185 | — | — | - **Estonia Temporary Residence Permit for Settling Permanently** — Key documents: Residence permit application form, Valid passport, Proof of prior residence, A2 Estonian language certificate, Adaptation programme certificate, Proof of income, Health insurance contract · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: politsei.ee - **Estonia Long-Term Resident's Residence Permit (EU)** — Key documents: Application form, Identity document, Proof of 5 years' residence, B1 Estonian language certificate, Proof of stable legal income, Health insurance, Digital photo and state fee proof · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: politsei.ee --- Source: VisaPassage (https://visapassage.com/). 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