Residence permit for company shareholder

What is a residence permit for enterprise?

A residence permit for enterprise is a temporary residence permit issued by the Police and Border Guard Board for engaging in enterprise in Estonia. Upon being granted a residence permit, you shall be issued a residence card.

What is a residence card?

A residence card is a document proving your right of residence in Estonia, which also serves as your identity card. The residence card contains your personal details, residence permit details, photo and fingerprint images.

For how long will a residence permit be valid?

A temporary residence permit is valid for up to 5 years.

For how long may a residence permit be extended?

A temporary residence permit may be extended for up to 10 years at time.

For whom?

A residence permit for enterprise in Estonia is required if you are not a citizen of an EU member state, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland.

A residence permit for enterprise is suitable for:

• a company shareholder
• a sole proprietor
• start-up business
• a major investor