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Estonia's e-Residency programme gives entrepreneurs worldwide a secure digital identity and access to Estonia's digital business environment. With it, you can run a trusted EU company entirely online - no matter where you live. 

E-Residency works best if you run a location-independent business, offer digital or remote services such as IT, marketing, or consulting, or want to operate in the EU market without being physically based there. It is especially useful if you work as a freelancer, consultant, or digital nomad, or if you manage a remote or international team and need a simple way to run your company online.

 

As an e-resident, you can

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Four main benefits for entrepreneurs

1. Ease

Easily set up and manage your company entirely online.

 

2. Trust

Build credibility with your customers and partners by running your business through a transparent and regulated EU framework.

 

3. Opportunity

Grow your business internationally and access new markets through a trusted EU company structure.

 

4. Community

Join a global community of like-minded entrepreneurs and founders.

 

Learn from the community

Sometimes to best way to understand the benefits of e-Residency is to learn from those who are already building their businesses. 

 

Not limited to entrepreneurs

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Many people apply for e-Residency to access Estonia's digital services, even if they do not run a business. Common examples include:

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These e-residents value Estonia's secure digital solutions for their work and personal needs.

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Important to know

 

Next steps

 

FAQ

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Can I travel to the EU with e-Residency?
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No. Your status as an e-resident does not grant permission to travel to Estonia or within the EU without a visa, should one be needed. Your e-Residency digital ID card can not be used for travel and does not display a photo for physical identification.
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Can I live in the EU with e-Residency?
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No. Your status as an e-resident does not grant permission to live in Estonia or within the EU. You will not receive benefits related to EU residency by becoming an e-resident.
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Will e-Residency affect my current residency, citizenship or visas?
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E-Residency does not have any effect on your current residency, citizenship or visas in any country.
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Will I get a physical address in Estonia with e-Residency?
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No. Your e-Residency status itself does not come with a physical address in Estonia. To register your company in Estonia, you will likely need to use a business service provider to provide contact person and legal address service.
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Will I get a bank account with e-Residency?
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You need to apply separately for a banking account depending on your business needs. Banking services are provided by private companies. While the e-Residency programme works closely with both public and private sector partners to support our community, only the service providers themselves can decide whether to approve your application. e-Residency cannot guarantee access to a bank account for personal use. For business banking, providers typically evaluate your application based on your company’s business model and operations.
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