Category: Investor / Business / Startup Visa
Overview: Estonia's Investor/Business/Startup visas facilitate non-EU entrepreneurs, investors, and startup founders to establish or invest in businesses. Options include a Startup Visa for innovative companies and a Temporary Residence Permit for broader business investments.
Eligibility: Startup Visa: innovative business idea, approval by Startup Committee. Business TRP: min. investment of €65k into company capital, or personal investment of €16k, or significant company turnover/salary.
Processing Time: ~60 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: true
Remote Work Allowed: Yes
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.startupinestonia.com/startup-visa
Summary: Estonia offers startup visas for innovative non-EU founders (via committee approval) and business residence permits for investors. It grants work authorization, path to EU residency, and fosters a digital-first business environment.