Temporary residence permit for employment (Elamisluba töötamiseks)
Temporary residence permit for employment is a residence route in Estonia (Lavoro). Employer; salary ≥ Estonian average gross wage (~€2,100/month; 1.5× for Blue Card); Unemployment Insurance Fund permission where required. State fees ~€200/person.
Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 23'700. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 8 years.
How holders are taxed
22% flat
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categoria | Lavoro |
|---|---|
| Investimento | — |
| Tasse (famiglia) | CHF 600 |
| Reddito / anno | CHF 23'700 |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Soggiorno min. | — |
| Residenza perm. | 5 |
| Cittadinanza | 8 |
| Lavoro | yes |
| Ammessi | non-EU/EEA nationals; annual immigration quota (exemptions for ICT, top specialists, Blue Card) |
| Imposte | 22% flat |
| Stato al | 2026-10 |
Solo informazione generale – non è consulenza fiscale, legale, migratoria, d'investimento o finanziaria, né un rapporto con il cliente. Dati semplificati, indicativi e forse non aggiornati. Verificate sempre con l'autorità ufficiale e un professionista abilitato del paese prima di agire. Eventuali link partner sono indicati e possono generarci un compenso.