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A copy of your identity document: You will need to submit a copy of your travel document issued by your country of citizenship. The identification documents accepted by the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board are passports or European Union identity cards. Note, when you pick up your e-Residency digital ID card, you must bring the same travel document you used for the application. If the document you used on the application expires before picking up your e-Residency card, you must bring a renewed, valid copy of your travel document and, if possible, also the document used in your application.

Digital photo: The application requires you to provide a passport-style photo of your face in colour. A photo must be no older than six months. You can take the photo at home using a digital camera, but make sure you follow instructions and requirements for the document photo. 

Motivation statement: Write an explanation as to why you are applying for e-Residency.

CV: You will also need to provide information about your education and work experience.

Credit card: You will need a credit card to pay the state fee for application processing. Accepted card types are VISA and MasterCard. 

Pay state fee and receive confirmation email after successfully submitting. State fee: €100-120.

E-Residency is open to individuals from all countries, from Germany to Ukraine, Brazil to Spain. Most e-residents are entrepreneurs who work digitally, are location-independent and want to start and run an EU company.

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Visa application form, completed and signed

Confirmation letter from the Startup Committee regarding qualification as a startup or confirmation regarding participation in qualified accelerator program

A document confirming the payment of the state fee.

An insurance policy valid for Estonia or for the Schengen area with a coverage of at least 30 000 EUR for the entire duration of stay

Evidence of sufficient means of subsistence

Any information which supports an applicant’s intention to leave the Schengen area before the expiry of the visa, such as the return flight tickets

Applicant must have at least €130 Euros for every month planned to be spent in Estonia; annually amounts to €1,560.

Applicant must be working on an innovative and repeatable business model with great global growth potential.

Applicant must have approval from the Startup Committee stating that you match the definition of a startup and can pursue the Startup Visa.

Applicant must have a valid insurance policy for the Estonia or Schengen area with at least €30,000 coverage

Applicant must fill out an application about startup for the Startup Committee - think of it as applying for an accelerator program or presenting yourself to a potential investor.

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