Long-Stay (Category D) Visa
Estonia
Last updated: December 23, 2025
1 year
$140
10-30 days
Medium
About this Visa
The D visa lets you live and work in Estonia for up to one year. You get it before you travel to Estonia. It's for people who have a job offer or want to study, do business, or work remotely. This visa is special because it gives you full work rights. You can legally work for an Estonian employer. You can also bring your spouse and children with you. Status: This visa is currently active and available. You can apply now.
Key Benefits
- Work legally in Estonia for an Estonian employer
- Work remotely for a foreign company
- Bring your spouse and children
- Travel to other European countries (up to 90 days in 6 months)
- Get public health insurance after your first 1-2 months of work
- Path to permanent residence after 5 years
- Path to citizenship after 10 years total
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18 or older
- Need a valid job offer from an Estonian employer
- Salary must meet Estonia's minimum (about €1,981 per month for general jobs; €2,456 for tech/healthcare/engineering)
- Must have a clean criminal record
- Must have travel health insurance
- Must have a place to live in Estonia
- No previous visa violations or deportations
- English widely spoken; Estonian language NOT required for the visa itself
Financial Requirement
For employment: Show you have €1,200 (about $1,412). For remote work: Show €4,500 (about $5,297) per month in income. Bank statements must have bank stamp and signature—screenshots don't work.
Documents
- Valid passportMust be good for 3 months after visa expiration
- D visa application formCompleted and signed
- Color passport photo35mm x 45mm, taken within 6 months
- Travel health insurance€30,000 minimum coverage
- Proof of funds€1,200 for employment; original bank statement with bank stamp
- Employment contract or job confirmation letterFrom Estonian employer
- Criminal background checkFrom your home country
- Proof of accommodationWhere you'll live in Estonia
- Translated and certified documentsAll foreign documents must be officially certified and translated
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.