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Estonia

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Overview

Capital

Tallinn

Currency

EUR

Continent

Europe

Entry requirements

Check if your passport needs a visa for Estonia.

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Popular 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

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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.

  • Digital Nomad Visa

    Duration: Up to 1 year

    Remote workers earning at least 4,500 EUR/month from foreign clients/employers

  • Temporary Residence Permit for Employment

    Duration: Up to 2 years, renewable

    Non-EU nationals with a job offer from an Estonian employer

  • EU Blue Card

    Duration: Up to 2 years, renewable

    Highly qualified non-EU workers with a higher education degree and job offer

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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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Useful Services

Wise

Manage money in EUR with low fees and the real exchange rate.

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World Nomads

Travel and health insurance for your move to Estonia.

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