Estonia Work Visa

If you are a non-citizen of the EU, EEA, or Switzerland and you wish to work in Estonia, you must apply for an Estonia work visa. You can enter Estonia with a work visa and stay there for a year; the visa is renewable.

Documents you need before you apply for Estonia Work Visa are mentioned below

• Genuine passport: Your passport must have two blank pages and be good for at least three months beyond the date of return. Include a copy of any prior visas you may have had, if applicable, and check the state of your passport.
• A pair of passport-size pictures: The images had to be from the previous six months. They must be photographed in colour against a white background.
• A request form: Complete the online application form. Make sure to choose the long-stay D visa option and to fill out the application completely and accurately. Print a physical copy after you've finished it, then sign it at the bottom.
• Payment of fees: You must pay for your visa application after completing the application form. When you present the documents at the consulate or embassy, you can pay. With other needed documents, affix the payment receipt.
• Health protection: A certification of your legal health insurance. Your health insurance must have a €30.000 coverage limit and be valid throughout the entire Schengen region. You will be covered by Estonian health insurance after you enter the country.
• Evidence of accommodation: a document demonstrating that you have lodging while visiting Estonia. This record could be a lease or contract, an invitation letter, etc.
• Resume letter: The cover letter should introduce the sender to the embassy. As a result, you must be specific about why you are visiting Estonia.
• criminal history : This document, which attests to your absence of any criminal history, must be made public by the police in your home nation.
• Work agreement: The nature of the work you'll be conducting in Estonia must be specified in the employment contract. It has to mention things like your pay, how long you worked, etc. This paper serves as proof that you have employment lined up in Estonia.
• Documentation proving one's qualifications: These documents attest to your suitability for the position for which you have applied. It contains:
• A diploma from your level of schooling
• A resume
• Your licence to drive, if any, etc.

Process- Work Visa Estonia

• Registering the Employment in Estonia: Your temporary job must be registered in Estonia by your employer. Until you obtain your residence permit, you are permitted to work in Estonia with this document. You must provide your employer with a copy of your passport, a photo, and all other necessary personal information before they may apply for your short-term employment register. The ID code, an 11-digit number used to identify your data in Estonia, will then be given to you.
• Apply for a work visa in Estonia Embassy or at Estonia Consulate Office: To schedule an appointment, you must first call the Estonian embassy or consulate in your place of residence. At your visa appointment, you might need to go through an interview, so be on time. The next step is to gather and provide all the required paperwork to the Estonian embassy. The paperwork must adhere to and satisfy all diplomatic criteria. Wait for a response after completing all the processes. The embassy or consulate will reply to you with the outcome of your visa application. They'll get in touch with you by text or email.
• Apply for a residence permit: You must schedule an appointment with the Police Border Guard Border to apply for an Estonian residence permit after entering the country. All required documentation must be manually submitted to the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PBGB). The next step is to register your address either personally at the PBGB or online here. Once your address has been registered, you can create a custom public transit card and take advantage of free transportation.