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Estonia

Northern Europe, Europe

About Estonia

World's first e-Residency program and Digital Nomad Visa at €4,500/month.

Estonia pioneered e-Residency for digital businesses and offers Digital Nomad Visa (income requirement €4,500/month). Most digitally advanced government in world. Tallinn offers medieval charm with modern tech. Cold winters but vibrant startup scene.

Country Overview

Key indicators to help you understand what life in Estonia might be like

Cost of LivingModerate

Healthcare QualityGood

SafetyExcellent

English PrevalenceGood

Visa AccessibilityGood

Data last updated: 1/7/2026

Highlights

✓E-Residency for digital business
✓Digital Nomad Visa available
✓Most digitally advanced government globally
✓Tallinn startup ecosystem
✓High English proficiency

Considerations

!Digital nomad income requirement €4,500/month is high
!Very cold, dark winters
!Small country with limited options
!Higher costs than expected

Visa Options

Available visa types for Americans looking to move to Estonia

Digital Nomad Visa

Digital Nomad

For remote workers and freelancers

12 months

$4,500/mo min

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