estonian startup
For Estonian startups, startup visas and permits provide a great opportunity for enriching and growing their company by employing foreign talent – a process now made easier than ever before.
employer application
Check this list to see if your startup is pre-included as an Estonian startups that can hire non-EU employees on preferential terms. In case your company is not on the list, you need a consent from the Startup Committee. Go ahead an fill out this application about your startup to qualify for bringing foreign talent to Estonia on preferential terms - think of it as applying for an accelerator program or presenting yourself to a potential investor;
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Startup Committee, consisting of members of the Estonian startup community, will review the application about your startup and make a decision within 10 working days whether your company qualifies for the startup visa or not;
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Benefits of hiring as a qualified startup
Special conditions for hiring non-EU nationals: no immigration quota, no minimum salary requirement, no unemployment fund permission, and a streamlined employment registration process that allows employment prior to a residence permit (if legally residing in Estonia). Employees can relocate with immediate family members.
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Navigating the process for hiring non-EU nationals
1. Short-term employment registration allows employment if they have a valid legal stay (visa or visa-freedom).
2. Verify if a Schengen D-visa is required for entry/stay
3. Secure a temporary residence permit for employment in a startup company
4. Post-residency address and tax residency registration
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If you have any questions regarding the migration process, please contact the free of charge Estonian Migration Advisors via email/telephone or schedule a consultation session through the International House of Estonia.
