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Estonia Immigration Fees 2026: Updated State Fees for Work Visas, Residence Permits & Extensions

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Mari-Liis Schimanski
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  • Estonia has increased immigration fees for 2025, with some permits rising by nearly 300%. This incerease is applicable in 2026 as well.
  • The fee revision, approved in June 2024, aims to help the government balance its budget deficit.
  • The changes affect visa and permit applications and extensions for both workers and their families.
  • Estonian employers may need to adjust hiring budgets and revise their global mobility strategies accordingly.

Estonian immigration fees have significantly increased for 2025, with some permit costs rising by almost 300%. 

In June 2024, Estonia approved a bill to revise the fees for several government services, with the intention of helping the government address its budgetary deficit. The bill impacts fees and fines across government departments, including new visa and permit applications and extensions for workers and their family members, resulting in higher costs for international employees and employers.

Estonia Immigration Fees for 2026 (Effective Since 2025, Applicable in 2026)

State Fee Updated cost inside EE Updated cost outside EE Previous cost
Residence Permit for Employment 250€ 280€ 96€
Residence Permit Extension for Employment 250€ N/A 96€
Residence Permit (including family members) 225€ 255€ 64€
Residence Permit Extension (including family members) 225€ N/A 64€
Residence Permit Extension < 18 year old (including family members) 115€ N/A N/A
Residence Permit to settle with an EE citizen - Spouse/Close relative 115€ 145€ 96€
Temporary Residence Permit Extension - Spouse/Close relative of EE Citizen 115€ N/A N/A
Short-term Employment Registration 130€ 130€ 48€
Long-term (D) visa 120€ 120€ 100€
Short-term (C) visa N/A 90€ N/A
E-residency 150€ N/A N/A
Changing Residence Permit Card pickup 10€ N/A N/A
Ordering Residence Permit Card to the Estonian Embassy N/A 20€ N/A
Temporary Residence Permit Extension under general conditions for indiviudals of Estonian old-age pension age 115€ N/A N/A
Temporary Residence Permit for doing business 350€ 380€ N/A
Temporary Residence Permit for doing business - Extension 350€ N/A N/A
Long-term Resident's Residence Permit & Renewal of Residence Permit 185€ N/A N/A
Long-term Resident's Residence Permit & Renewal of Residence Permit < 18 93€ N/A N/A
Long-term Resident's Residence Permit & Renewal of Residence Permit under general conditions for indiviudals of Estonian old-age pension age 93€ N/A N/A
Temporary Right of Residence for a family member of an EU national 115€ 145€ N/A
Temporary Right of Residence for a family member of an EU national - Extension 115€ N/A N/A
Permanent Right of Residence for a family member of an EU national 115€ N/A N/A
Permanent right of residence for an EU national 45€ N/A N/A
First appeal against decisions on Visas and length of stay 80€ N/A N/A
Formalization of the right to stay in Estonia resulting from the expiry of a Temporary Residence Permit 30€ N/A N/A
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Frequently Asked Questions About Estonia Immigration and Residence Permit Fees 2026

What is the 2026 fee for a residence permit for employment?

€250 if applied for inside Estonia / €280 if applied for at an embassy outside the EEA.

What is the fee for a long-term (D) visa?

€120.00 (increased from the previous €100).

What is the e-Residency state fee?

€150.00 (covering the application and the digital ID card).

What is the cost for a residence permit including family members?

€225 if applied for inside Estonia / €255 if applied for at an embassy outside the EEA.

Why did fees increase?

Approved in June 2024 to help balance the government budget deficit, with some immigration-related fees rising by nearly 300%.

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