Estonia Digital Nomad Visa (2026)
Estonia's Digital Nomad Visa requires proof of roughly €4,500 per month in remote income — defined as fixed threshold, gross, evidenced over the previous 6 months. You get up to 1 year initially. Staying over 183 days generally makes you an Estonian tax resident.
Key visa figures
- Min. income per month
- €4,500
- Initial duration
- Up to 1 year
- Maximum stay
- 1 year, then reapply
- Family members
- Not allowed
- Program launched
- 2020
- Avg. living costs (single)
- €1,285/mo
2026 estimates. Most thresholds are pegged to local wages and change yearly — confirm the current figures with the official Estonia immigration authority before applying.
Does the required income cover life in Estonia?
Average single-person living costs in Estonia run about €1,285 per month, so the €4,500 minimum leaves roughly €3,215 of monthly headroom at national-average prices — expect capital-city rents to claim a sizeable share of it.
Budget your move properly
Rent, food, transport, utilities and healthcare for Estonia — pre-filled with local averages, adjustable to your lifestyle.
Open the Estonia cost of living calculatorFrequently asked questions
Digital nomad visas in other countries
- Italy€2,350
- Spain€2,760
- Slovenia€2,900
- Hungary€3,000
- Croatia€3,300
- Portugal€3,480
- Cyprus€3,500
- Greece€3,500
- Malta€3,500
- Romania€3,700
- Latvia€4,000
- Iceland€6,800
Compare all programs on the European digital nomad visa comparison, see salaries and taxes on our Estonia guide. Staying under 90 days? Track your days with the Schengen 90/180 calculator.