Expat Abroad · Estonia

Living in Estonia.

3 practical guides for Americans living in Estonia, grouped by topic. Each one lists the official sources it is based on.

Estonia

Arrival and immigration

Arrival and immigration · 7 min read

Entering Estonia on a US passport: Schengen 90/180 and ETIAS

How the Schengen 90/180 rule, the Entry/Exit System and the future ETIAS apply to Americans in Estonia, and how a residence permit fits in.

Estonia

Documents and ID

Documents and ID · 7 min read

Your first weeks in Estonia: the registrations to do after landing

What an American moving to Estonia registers after arrival: the residence permit, your address in the population register, tax residency and health insurance.

Estonia

Visas and residency

Red rooftops and church spires of the old town of Tallinn

Visas and residency · 7 min read

Moving to Estonia from the US: which visa or residence route fits

Estonia's routes for Americans compared: the telework D visa, residence permits for employment, start-ups, sole proprietors and large investors, with state fees.