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Estonia's two-stage route for founders of innovative, scalable startups: first a long-stay visa to develop the startup, then a temporary residence permit for business to stay longer-term. Founding a qualifying startup is exempt from the immigration quota.
Non-EU founders of innovative, technology-based, scalable startups with global growth potential.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
Yes. Multiple co-founders of the same startup can apply, and eligible family members such as a spouse and children can apply alongside you.
A startup is an Estonia-registered, innovative, scalable business with global growth potential, and Estonia's Startup Committee evaluates whether your company qualifies.
You generally need to prove subsistence funds of at least 800 euros per month, plus valid health insurance for your stay.
No. The Committee only confirms your business qualifies as a startup; you still have to apply for and be granted the visa or permit separately.
The Startup Visa is a long-stay (D) visa for up to a year, while the startup residence permit is for founders planning to stay and build longer term.
This is Estonia's two-stage route for startup founders: first a long-stay visa to develop the startup, then a temporary residence permit for business to stay longer-term. Founding a qualifying startup is exempt from the immigration quota.
Yes. As a long-stay visa it allows short visits of up to 90 days within other Schengen countries during its validity.
