Estonia D-Visa for Short-Term Employment (up to 1 year)

Complete support for short-term employment registration and D-visa application in Estonia for third-country nationals.

1 100One-time fee

Description

This service is intended for third-country nationals planning to work in Estonia for up to one year and who already have a job offer from an Estonian employer.

We do not assist with finding an employer. The employee must secure a job offer independently before the process begins.

The process consists of two mandatory stages, which may be ordered together as a full package or separately:

  1. Short-Term Employment Registration (Lühiajalise töötamise kinnitus) — arranged for the employer with the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PPA).
    This service can be ordered separately. The standalone service fee is €750.
  2. D-Visa Application — preparation and submission support either in Estonia or at an Estonian embassy abroad.
    This service can also be ordered separately. The standalone service fee is €500.

What’s Included

  1. Preliminary Case Assessment
    Evaluation of your individual situation and the likelihood of a successful outcome. A non-refundable €200 prepayment is required at this stage. If the full service is confirmed, this amount is deducted from the total service price.
  2. Document Preparation Consultation
    Guidance on preparing all required documents, including:
  • Employer’s document package for short-term employment registration
  • Employee’s document package for the D-visa application
  1. Application Form Support
    Assistance with completing all application forms accurately and in accordance with Estonian requirements.
  2. Submission Assistance
  • If applying in Estonia:
    Accompaniment to the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA), monitoring appointment availability, and attempting to secure the earliest possible time slot.
  • If applying abroad:
    Step-by-step guidance for submitting the application at an Estonian embassy or consulate.
  1. Support During Review
    Assistance with responding to additional requests or inquiries from the PPA, if applicable.

Timing

  • Short-Term Employment Registration (Lühiajalise töötamise kinnitus): up to 15 business days after submission
  • D-Visa: usually up to 10 business days after submission

Based on our experience, the entire process, from the start of document preparation to visa issuance, typically takes about 2 months.

(Processing times may vary depending on the workload of Estonian authorities, appointment availability, and the completeness of the applicant’s documents.)

  • This service is intended exclusively for applicants planning to work in Estonia.
  • A confirmed job offer from an employer is required before starting the application process.
  • Applicants working for their own company may apply; however, the approval probability is lower.
  • The final decision is made solely by Estonian authorities.
  • Our role is to ensure a complete, accurate, and well-prepared application. We cannot guarantee approval from Estonian authorities.
  • Visa collection: Estonian authorities contact the applicant directly regarding visa issuance and collection.

Questions?