Estonia investor visa
1 current source-backed investor pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residence permit for business based on company investment | A business owner may qualify for Estonian business residence by investing at least €65,000 in an Estonian company and using the investment for the company's business activity. | 2026-07-14 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residence permit for business based on company investment | Application fee (investor domestic) | 350 EUR | Official source |
| Residence permit for business based on company investment | Application fee (issuance, investor foreign mission document) | 20 EUR | Official source |
| Residence permit for business based on company investment | Application fee (investor foreign mission) | 380 EUR | Official source |
| Residence permit for business based on company investment | Processing time (standard, legal maximum) | 90 days | Official source |
| Residence permit for business based on company investment | First permit valid for | 60 months | Official source |
| Residence permit for business based on company investment | Family can come along | yes | Official source |
| Residence permit for business based on company investment | Permanent residence after | 5 years | Official source |
| Residence permit for business based on company investment | Minimum investment | 65,000 EUR | Official source |
| Residence permit for business based on company investment | Where to apply | at a consulate or in the country | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Residence permit for business based on company investment | The current Estonian Aliens Act defines the temporary residence permit for enterprise as a route for establishing companies or branches and settling sole proprietors and their activities in Estonia; this records the route-specific enterprise activity scope, not unrestricted salaried employment. | Official source |