Back to Countries
🇪🇪
Estonia
Northern Europe • Europe
Overview
Estonia pioneered e-Residency for digital businesses and offers Digital Nomad Visa (income requirement €4,500/month). Most digitally advanced government in world. Tallinn offers medieval charm with modern tech. Cold winters but vibrant startup scene.
Visa Options
Digital Nomad Visa
For remote workers and freelancers
Min. $4,500/mo
~4 weeks processing
No citizenship path
Highlights
- ✓E-Residency for digital business
- ✓Digital Nomad Visa available
- ✓Most digitally advanced government globally
- ✓Tallinn startup ecosystem
- ✓High English proficiency
Considerations
- !Digital nomad income requirement €4,500/month is high
- !Very cold, dark winters
- !Small country with limited options
- !Higher costs than expected
Quick Stats
Affordability45/100
Healthcare Quality75/100
Safety80/100
English Spoken70/100
Data updated 1/26/2026