This video gave me a lot of energy! I had been traveling as well for 2 years being a digital nomad, and I came back to my hometown in Colombia to settle down and focus on my career, but watching this gave me back the energy to keep doing what I love while I work and create my future! thanks for the positive energy and all the information you're sharing! (I just handed off my rented home, and I'm packing to return to my nomad life). 🙌🏼
Digital Nomad Visa is so full of wonders, especially that Grey area lifestyle and the whole shebang. Estonia truly is so ahead of the curve in terms of what the future deem requires for the present. Thank you for providing us the right information, to make the greatest leap of faith of all.
am i the only one who is worried about $4000 per month income? I am from india freelancers don't make that much here, my income is between $2000 to $3500 per month.
Hi Aditya, I can see that many people would be concerned with that. I think the govt is just trying to ensure that people who come on the visa can support themselves while there with the local cost-of-living but maybe they will take other things into consideration in the application. Definitely still apply and see! You can also still go with just your Indian passport for up to 90 days (if you weren't approved for the visa).
@@TravelingwithKristin Thanks Kristin for a great advice and I will try to apply , however, I was just wondering if rejection of visa will have any negative impact on my passport visa history or if such things don't matter at all considering I do have good number of stamps on my passport.
So great to hear, Irene! The newest country to announce a digital nomad visa is Dubai/UAE that I covered yesterday in case you missed it: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-h3Kdu3C7Ixg.html More to come!
Thank you! It's honestly a great country to live in. Not the most exciting place, but great quality of life and pretty affordable if you're there long-term. Good hub to be productive in
@@TravelingwithKristin I emailed them and they said no, plus look at this post: newyork.mfa.ee/information-for-travelers/ How do you know they are accepting visas from Americans?
After thirty years trucking around Europe I know only too well what's going to happen if you are involved in an accident..some years ago I wrote a guide that helps you deal with any accident anywhere in Europe..the guide also contains all the emergency telephone numbers..
If you are already an EU citizen in another country, what visa do you need then as a Digital Nomad if you want to move within EU to another country and work online? and you do Not want to pay taxes in your own country...
Are there any other countries that have a lower income expectation? I'll be making $4000 monthly soon but won't have the 6 months of proof for a while yet.
Hi Kristin, Thanks for sharing wonderful information about Digital nomad visa. I just wanna ask one question here - Do we necessarily need to earn $4000 in a full time job to be eligible to apply for visa? Because in India, Its very rare to earn that much money on monthly basis.
The proof of income $4000 for each month. Does it mean that we need earn a monthly 4000 or just show it one time when we arrive in Estonia? And is running your dropshipping store considered to be a freelancer?
Hi Adnan, running a dropshipping store would allow you to qualify for the visa as a self-employed online business owner. The income would be $4k gross per month (before expenses) and you would submit it during the application process so you would know before you got there if you were approved
I would pick Turkey instead. Excellent weather, low cost of living, well developed and its super easy to get a resident card for a year no income requirments or hurdeles. The location is just perfect and you can be in Europe in just 2-3 hours.
Hi there! US citizens who stay in Estonia for 183 days or more I believe will have to pay income taxes in both Estonia and the US, but you should be able to deduct what you pay in Estonia. The FEIE would only be applicable to US taxes, so anything paid to Estonia would be separate. I recommend this video and podcast for more on US taxes for digital nomads! www.travelingwithkristin.com/digital-nomad-podcast/2019/07/12/us-taxes-for-digital-nomads
Thank you for explanation, Idea of such kind of visa is great. But I believe it's more proof of concept right now (September 2020) rather working procedure. A few days ago I was told in Embassy in Minsk that they don't accept documents for this particular visa anymore.
Hi Andrei! You went to the Estonian Embassy in Minsk? It's unlikely that they don't accept documents for this visa anymore because they just launched it a month ago. Maybe it's not active at that location yet?
@@TravelingwithKristin Looks like there is correlation between ability to travel bacause of covid and visa application. I.e. person will be able to apply for a visa as soon and enter restrictions be removed.
Eventually, I moved to Lithuania with EU Blue Card program in December and become tax resident of LT. I think since September (now is Jan) nothing has been changed with covid restrictions and nomad visa.
OK, so does this apply to now? Are you able to get this visa and travel to Estonia/ EU now while tourists visas are currently restricted for Americans?
Hi @Visa Guide. You can check out more information on applying for digital nomad visa here: www.e-resident.gov.ee/nomadvisa/ as well as the requirements needed. If you have no Estonian Embassy in your place you will have to go to the nearest embassy to apply. Here the list of Estonian representations which are handling visa applications: vm.ee/en/estonian-representations-which-are-handling-visa-applications Hope this helps.
I wanted to apply for this but unfortunately my minimum monthly income doesn't meet the eligibility requirement. I wish they had either or option - like savings proof for last two years.
If i am working in a company from India , i am eligible to apply for that visa or only freelancer can apply for this visa. 1. if i am started import/export company in India. i am eligible to apply for this visa.
Hi Kristin, First of all thank you very much for the most informative vid series about Estonia:) Just wanna know more about the finance requirement of $4000. Is it all about gross income or gross profit before tax? Also, do I need to apply for separate short stay visa even after getting the digital nomad visa for other EU countries or can I travel only with my passport but subject to 90/180 rule?
You're so welcome! The income requirement is gross - correct! Then you can use your passport with the 90/180 day rule to travel to other countries in the EU, Schengen, and UK. Pretty good deal!
Great video! I am from Houston, Texas and I am traveling to Estonia on May 1 2022. I have an Airbnb plus I would love to make money playing live or D.J. Basically I am a performer and a musician. If Estonia is a place where I would like to continue to work and pay taxes what do you think is the easiest way of going about that? I am slowly learning the language, love the culture and have made a few Estonian friends. Thank you.
Awesome! Glad you liked the video Jonathan 😊 I think the easiest way to go is with the digital nomad visa, then maybe he can find a company to sponsor him for a work permit because the visa is only for remote workers. But that’s one way to stay for a year. Otherwise to apply for jobs with Estonian companies
@@TravelingwithKristin The cost though. I am an American that wants to live in Tallinn Basically I am white, tall and how to people of the war cultures get in so simply. how does an American live for a few months in Tallin.
Hi, I don’t know if you’ll check this comment because I’m a year late to watch your informative channel. Lol, but just in case if you see, I’d like to ask if the long stay digital nomad visa is extendable. Thanks and hello from Redmond
Sister my name is Sarfraz Ali Memon.currently I m working as a medical officer in saudia.my nationality is pakistani.my wife is also a doctor.we both r doctors.we ve 3 children.we want to give our services to estonia.please guide us how we move there.
@@TravelingwithKristin hi sister.how are you.hope you will be fine.we want temporary over there for job services.further we will see over there.please guide us for this purpose.thankful to you.God bless you.
Yes I'm eligible for this.. I'm got ready everything..I just need to know when it's opening.. thanks 😊 alot for wonderful explanation... could I get your email address...mine is worldwide@ieltsimmigration.com
I am Indian by the way I am very well established in my finance and real Estate business I want to come and live in Estonia if some one help me I will pay
There are a lot of remote jobs you can do just through your laptop even without a mouse and monitors. I talked more about it in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2IdXojUHFFI.html