Apply for a residence permit as a top specialist

A top specialist, according to our immigration laws, is an individual with appropriate professional training or experience (can be in any field). This particular basis can be useful as this type of residence permit would not go under the immigration quota.

In addition to the necessary specialist skills, there is a higher salary requirement compared to the general employment basis. The salary paid must be at least equal to the latest annual average wages in Estonia published by Vital Statistics Estonia, multiplied by the coefficient 1,5. For 2023 the average gross salary was 1832 euros so the necessary salary for a top specialist would be 2748 euros gross.

In addition, the employer employing the top specialist also has to meet certain criteria:

• An employer has been registered in Estonia for at least 12 months +;

• one of the following 3 is met: has at least 65 000 euros of equity capital or sales revenue of 200 000 euros per year or social tax paid by the company is equal to at least 5 times the social tax paid on Estonian total average gross wage.

Expat Legal Estonia helps applying for a residence permit from first consultation to the issuing of the permit so during the whole process. We are officially representing you in the proceedings. If you need assistance, drop us an email info@expatlegalestonia.com .