Living in Estonia
Europe — Expat guide for moving and living abroad
Country overview
Capital
Tallinn
Currency
EUR
Continent
Europe
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Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Estonia.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Estonia
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Visa Free | — |
| Belgium | Visa Free | — |
| Bulgaria | Visa Free | — |
| Croatia | Visa Free | — |
| Cyprus | Visa Free | — |
| Czechia | Visa Free | — |
| Denmark | Visa Free | — |
| Finland | Visa Free | — |
| France | Visa Free | — |
| Germany | Visa Free | — |
Detailed visa guides for Estonia
Monthly costs
Tallinn
Rent (center)
900 USD/mo
Groceries
330 USD/mo
Transport
35 USD/mo
Est. Monthly Total
1,425 USD/mo
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Work permits
Estonia offers a Digital Nomad / Freelance visa option.
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Digital Nomad Visa
Duration: Up to 1 year
Remote workers earning at least 4,500 EUR/month from foreign clients/employers
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Temporary Residence Permit for Employment
Duration: Up to 2 years, renewable
Non-EU nationals with a job offer from an Estonian employer
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EU Blue Card
Duration: Up to 2 years, renewable
Highly qualified non-EU workers with a higher education degree and job offer
Salary & tax
Income Tax Range
0% – 22%
Social Security (Employee)
0.016%
Rate increased to 22% in 2025. e-Residency and Digital Nomad Visa available.
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Insurance
SafetyWing
Nomad health insurance for your stay in Estonia. Monthly subscription, cancel anytime.
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Airalo
Estonia eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.
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