A residence permit for non-EU nationals who have invested in an Estonian company they hold shares in, or who operate as a registered sole proprietor, allowing them to reside in Estonia to manage their business.
Non-EU company shareholders or sole proprietors with a qualifying investment in an Estonian business.
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This residence permit is for non-EU nationals who have invested in an Estonian company they hold shares in, or who operate as a registered sole proprietor, so they can reside in Estonia to manage their business.
Yes. The large-investor route requires a permanent EUR 1,000,000 direct investment and is treated as a distinct, higher-tier category from the EUR 65,000 shareholder route.
You must have sufficient income (six times the subsistence level) and hold a valid health insurance contract.
It is issued for up to five years and can be extended for up to ten years at a time.
Company details, a clear business concept, financial forecasts for the next two financial years, and CVs of the management, plus proof of income and health insurance.
Yes. After approval you must settle in Estonia and register your place of residence in the Population Register.
A company shareholder must invest at least EUR 65,000 in the Estonian company; a large investor must make a permanent direct investment of at least EUR 1,000,000.