We have designed our service of contact person and address for more established e-resident companies. Companies that have a longer track record, sustainable business and are in it for the long term. We value long-term clients and for this reason we reward longer commitment - we offer options for up to 4 years and the longer you subscribe for the bigger the discount. In our approach we do not bundle different services together but offer the chance to buy services separately wh

If your residence permit (TRP) in Estonia is based on marriage or registered partnership there are things to bear in mind. This permit gives you all the rights of a temporary residence permit including the right to work (without a minimum salary obligation). Legally this permit is tied to the marriage or partnership. In case the marriage or partnership ends, so does also the basis for the permit. In Estonia a residence permit is not cancelled or terminated automatically if a

Estonia’s Digital Nomad Visa  has become increasingly popular among remote workers and global freelancers. But what happens when you fall in love with the country and want to stay longer than one year ? Can you transition from a digital nomad visa to a  residence permit in Estonia ? The short answer is: yes — it’s possible. At   Expat Legal Estonia, we've successfully helped many clients navigate this transition. While every situation is unique and eligibility can vary, here'

Many individuals with Estonian roots explore the possibility of obtaining an Estonian passport or Estonian citizenship by descent . As interest grows among expats and members of the Estonian diaspora, it is helpful to clarify what the law actually allows—and where professional legal advice is essential. Estonian Citizenship by Descent: Eligibility Questions The most common searches relate to eligibility for Estonian citizenship by ancestry , including: Can I get Estonian citi

As we enter 2026 and our 9th year of helping e-residents and expats in Estonia, we are wishing everyone a very joyful and prosperous year ahead. I want to take this moment to share something that we have developed for e-residents from this year. As a licensed contact person service provider our philosophy has been that this service should be simple and affordable - no complex bundles. We want to be at your disposal but also be as invisible as possible and let you run your com

Year 2026 will bring changes to Estonian immigration laws and in general it can be said immigration will get even more difficult. Here are some of the key things to look out for: We have touched upon this in the past but for the TRP for settling permanently there will be a mandatory Estonian language skill requirement at level A2 as well as passing of integration programme. All employers wishing to employ foreigners need to have actual business in Estonian for at least 6 mont

When hiring a foreigner, short term employment is the fastest legal route to do so. The employment of the employee needs to be registered with the Police and Border Guard by a specific application, either by email or in a specific web portal. The processing of the application can be up to 15 working days. If the approval is given then the employee can apply for a long-term visa based on that. The visa application is a separate process with their own specific conditions but th

While e-residency of Estonia does not give any legal right for physical relocation, it can still be used as a gateway to build a case for immigration. For years we have published updated guidelines on different options and we have done an updated version for 2026 as well (see below). It is important to note that it can take time to build a case for your specific situation. Immigration laws are tough and there is no easy way for people outside the EU to settle in Estonia. Neve

Estonia has been running a programme for startups for many years and the main aim is to attract talent to incorporate and develop their business physically in Estonia. The programme defines it as follows: Startup is a technology-based, innovative, and scalable business that has an MVP and the first traction. They offer a test for determining the eligibility: https://startupestonia.ee/start-up-in-estonia/startup-visa/#quiz The startup idea has to receive an approval from Star

There are certain important changes that will take effect from the 1st of January 2026 and we will outline them below: TRP for settling permanently There will be 2 additional conditions attached to applying for a permit to settle permanently: A2 Estonian language level; Completion of a "welcoming programme". While the welcoming or settling programme is nothing major then the language requirement will certainly pose a challenge for many as right now most applicants applying fo