💰 How much does it cost to live in Tallinn? *
🛡️ Is Tallinn safe for expats? *
☀️ What is the weather like in Tallinn? *
📶 Is Tallinn good for remote work? *
🛂 Visa and tax: official sources
National rules for Estonia, as written on official government pages and checked on 04/11/2026. Rules change: always check the official page before deciding. Information only, not tax, legal or immigration advice.
Visa
- Digital nomad visa - Ministry of Foreign Affairs page (official sources differ)
EUR 132 per day (EUR 3,960 per month) for the applicant; evidence of income for the three months before the application.
Source: vm.ee · page undated · checked 04/11/2026 - Digital nomad visa - e-Residency FAQ (government programme) (official sources differ)
EUR 150 per day; monthly income threshold EUR 4,500 (gross of tax); income of the six months before the application; visa up to 12 months. This text is dated and newer, the two official sources disagree: confirm with the Police and Border Guard Board.
Source: www.e-resident.gov.ee · 11 March 2026 · checked 04/11/2026
Tax
- Income tax
The rate of withheld income tax is 22% (2025 and 2026).
Source: www.emta.ee · Last updated 11 November 2025 · checked 04/11/2026 - VAT
VAT rates are 24% (standard rate), 13%, 9%, and 0%.
Source: www.emta.ee · Last updated 11 November 2025 · checked 04/11/2026
Visa and tax data under verification
Other visa thresholds, tax rates, healthcare and quality-of-life scores are not shown until they are checked against official sources. Check the official government portal of the country for your case. Information only, not tax, legal or immigration advice.
Data sources: Costs and safety: Numbeo-based · Internet: Ookla · Climate: Open-Meteo
Last updated: May 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tallinn
What is the cost of living in Estonia?
A comfortable single person can live in Tallinn for approximately €1500/month. Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city center costs €700/month (€504 outside center). A meal at a restaurant costs €15, coffee €3.87. Monthly transport pass: €85.
Is Estonia good for digital nomads?
Tallinn scores 83/100 on the Relomap relocation index. Relomap flags a digital nomad visa for this country; verify the conditions on the official portal. Internet download speed averages 100 Mbps with coworking spaces from €120/month.
What visa options are available in Estonia?
Visa rules and income thresholds change often and are not published on Relomap while they are being verified against official sources. Check the official government or consulate portal of Estonia for current requirements. Information only, not immigration advice.
How does Estonia compare to other relocation destinations?
Tallinn scores 83/100 on Relomap's relocation index — an internal composite index. Rent from €504/month, safety 78/100, internet 100 Mbps. Use the Relomap Compare tool to benchmark it side by side against other destinations.
Last updated: May 2026 · Costs and safety: Numbeo-based · Internet: Ookla
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