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Republic of Estonia Digital Nomad Visa<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Republic of Estonia has already established itself as one of, if not <\/b>the<\/i><\/b>\u00a0go-to country for digital nomads, not least because it is arguably <\/b>the most digitally advanced society in the world<\/b><\/a>. Situated in the north-east of Europe, this Baltic state offers an exciting range of opportunities to any adventurous and business-minded expat. What\u2019s more, Estonia\u2019s new Digital Nomad Visa might just be the best way you can take advantage of the bright entrepreneurial prospects that this country has to offer.<\/b><\/p>\n

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Why Estonia?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Who would have guessed that Estonia would turn out to be a renowned pioneer of technology-oriented business and would become one of the most stable and attractive destinations for digital nomads? And yet this start-up capital of Europe is indeed leading the way in encouraging expats to come and work online in this alluring country.<\/span><\/p>\n

From the captivating castles at Rakvere and Narva to the summer capital of Parnu and from the untouched natural scenery of Lahemaa national park to the intellectual hub of Tartu, Estonia offers a broad spectrum of attractive sites of interest. Estonia\u2019s capital, Tallinn, provides not only stunning medi\u00e6val architecture and a wide range of cultural events but also has a relatively affordable cost of living. Although more expensive than Vilnius and Riga, Tallinn nevertheless remains cheap compared to many other Eastern European capitals. You can get a decent <\/span>Airbnb<\/span><\/a> apartment for <\/span>\u20ac<\/span>700-1000. It\u2019s more expensive in the Old Town so it\u2019s probably worth looking for a place to live outside the city\u2019s medi\u00e6val walls. What\u2019s more, Tallinn is safe and also quiet because the Old Town is closed to traffic. Walking is often the best way to get around because Tallinn is a fairly small city. Having said that, public transport (buses and trams in particular) is cheap and reliable: you can obtain unlimited access to all intercity trams and buses for one month for just <\/span>\u20ac23. Tallinn is also the ideal place for Digital Nomads to work: the city is full of co-working spaces and caf\u00e9s that you can use as a base and the Wi-Fi connection is excellent throughout the city.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Digital Nomad Visa<\/b><\/h2>\n

Since August 1, 2020, Estonia has joined Barbados and the <\/span>Republic of Georgia<\/span><\/a> in offering an e-Visa to foreign visitors. The goal of this Digital Nomad Visa is not only to improve Estonia\u2019s digital image and increase its influence on the world stage but also to help Estonia recover economically by drawing in competent and innovative digital nomads to contribute to Estonia\u2019s digital economy, finance, and marketing.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Digital Nomad Visa is good news for the expat community for many reasons: Estonia offers enviable conditions in which to launch a start-up, gives you access to the EU market, and values English language skills. What\u2019s more, Estonia offers an <\/span>excellent e-residency program<\/span><\/a> and almost everything necessary for establishing a business or stay in Estonia <\/span>can be done online<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Crucially, Estonia\u2019s Digital Nomad Visa gives remote workers the right to stay in Estonia for up to one whole year and is specifically designed for digital nomads who can work online for either:<\/span><\/p>\n