Estonia investor route
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 |
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 |
Official sources
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