It is no secret the Estonian Police and Border Guard like to give lengthy Schengen entry bans without hesitation when it comes to for example overstays. Often this is done automatically without any consideration, at least it appears so. There have been some recent court cases in Estonia that have highlighted the fact that Schengen entry bans should not be given out lightly. Every case needs to be considered based on their circumstances and entry bans are usually grounded when

Starting a company in Estonia is attractive for many entrepreneurs due to its straightforward business environment and digital infrastructure. While e-residency has made company formation easier for foreigners, it is not the only way to establish a business in Estonia. If you do not have e-residency (for example it was refused), you can still incorporate a company by using a notarized power of attorney with an apostille. This method allows you to appoint a trusted representat

Immigration matters can be complicated and quite often the Police and Border Guard decisions can go either way. The decision is made by weighing all the important factors in the case. It is no secret that the tendency in Estonia is to make negative decisions. It is also no secret that most people do not want to go to court against the Police and that is very understandable. The process can be long and costly as well. We do see many decisions which are legally very questionabl

As an EU citizen the right to move around member nations is easy and the rules quite simple, usually no legal assistance is needed. When an EU citizen is married to a third country national then their right to move around EU is not always so straightforward. In Estonia the right to settle with your spouse as a third country national is subject to following conditions: The EU citizen spouse must be employed, self-employed, studying, or have sufficient financial means and healt

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