Estonia self-employment visa
1 current source-backed self-employment 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 as a sole proprietor | An alien may obtain Estonia’s temporary residence permit for enterprise as a sole proprietor when the activity would significantly contribute to Estonia’s economy, the sole proprietor is entered in the Estonian Commercial Register, at least €16,000 is invested in Estonia, and a business plan supports the assessment of the activity. | 2026-07-16 | 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 as a sole proprietor | Application fee (proprietor business domestic) | 350 EUR | Official source |
| Residence permit for business as a sole proprietor | Application fee (issuance, proprietor business foreign mission document) | 20 EUR | Official source |
| Residence permit for business as a sole proprietor | Application fee (proprietor business foreign mission) | 380 EUR | Official source |
| Residence permit for business as a sole proprietor | Processing time (standard, legal maximum) | 90 days | Official source |
| Residence permit for business as a sole proprietor | First permit valid for | 60 months | Official source |
| Residence permit for business as a sole proprietor | Can be renewed | yes | Official source |
| Residence permit for business as a sole proprietor | Family can come along | yes | Official source |
| Residence permit for business as a sole proprietor | Permanent residence after | 5 years | Official source |
| Residence permit for business as a sole proprietor | Money to show | 16,000 EUR | Official source |
| Residence permit for business as a sole proprietor | 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 as a sole proprietor | The official page states the work conditions for this route. | Official source |