Estonian Start-up Visa

Non-EU national who wants to run a startup in Estonia can apply for an Estonia startup visa. To be eligible for a startup visa you must have a technology-based, innovative and scalable business. Your business model is expected to pack global growth potential.

To run your startup in Estonia, you have two options:

1. If you don't yet have an Estonian company, you can apply for a long-term startup visa (up to 12 months) or a short-term visa (up to 3 months)

2. If you you've already set up an Estonian company, you can apply for either a startup visa (both short-term or long-term) or a temporary residence permit for startup business (up to five years).

This Startup Visa helps non-EU founders grow their startup in Estonia, one of the world's best places to start and run a company. It also makes it easy for Estonian startups to hire non-EU talent.

You can bring your spouse and kids along.

The processing time normally takes 3 to 4 weeks.