Baltic

Winter in Estonia Estonian Winter is cold or even severe in certain regions of country. Weather of coastal areas is relatively better. Average temperature of coldest month (January) is about -30C (270F) at daytime and about -90C (160F) at night. Snow starts to fall at around middle of December and remains to mid-March.

Snowfall is common between November and March, but October and April also usually have some snowy days. Rarely there is snow in May, over the last decade this has happened a few times.

Throughout the year, there are 55.1 snowfall days.

Euro

Estonia has become the most expensive country in the Eastern part of the European Union, Poland being cheapest. As confirmed by personal experience and fresh Eurostat data.

While meal prices in Estonia can vary, the average cost of food in Estonia is €24 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Estonia should cost around €9.53 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner.

Alcohol is not, however, where the biggest savings can be made. Coca-Cola, carrots, chicken and public transport are all much cheaper in Estonia’s capital.

If you are traveling to Estonia, you will need a Schengen Visa if you are a citizen of a non-Schengen country without a visa-free travel agreement with the area, or if you have been refused visa-free travel.

Buying property in Estonia is a straightforward and a relatively speedy process. Non-residents and foreign companies are allowed to buy property in Estonia on the same terms as residents. At first, a sale-purchase agreement has to be concluded and notarised.

Estonia is one of Europe’s most spacious countries. In Estonia you are never more than a 30-minute drive away from a forest or a lake. The living environment is very clean, relaxed and safe. According to the World Health Organization, Estonia has the best overall air quality in the entire world.

How to apply?

1. Find a suitable degree programme for you to study in Estonia from our website or from our online admission platform: www.estonia.dreamapply.com.
2. Prepare the required admission documents.
3. Submit your application via the online admission system at the following website: www.estonia.dreamapply.com.

Fees for Immigrant Estonia Visas

Airport transit visa (A)	60 €
Short-term visa (C)	60 €
Short-term visa (C) children 6-12 years	35 €
For citizens of the Russian Federation and Ukraine (applies according to EU agreements on the facilitation of the issuance of visas).	One-time and multiple-entry visa 35 €; urgent visa 70 €

Estonia. Another Baltic country is listed among the easiest to get a visa from, according to the 2018 rejection rates. Only 1.6% of the applications lodged at the Estonian embassies abroad were turned down, while the rest 98.4% were granted with a short-term visa to the Schengen Area.

How can you apply for Estonian e-Residency? All you have to do is fill out the online application form. Once you do, the Estonian Police and Border Guard will do a background check. Once your application is approved, you’ll choose where you want to pick up your digital ID card.

Estonia is full of opportunities for expatriates and you have a good chance to land a job in this Baltic nation, if you are in the right sector.

Although Estonian law generally does not permit dual nationality, Estonian law also provides that a person who has the right to Estonian citizenship from birth cannot have his/her citizenship taken away.

Can I live in the EU with e-Residency? Your status as an e-resident does not grant permission to live in Estonia or within the EU. You will not receive benefits related to EU residency by becoming an e-resident.

Estonia is an exciting financial center that can be classified as a tax haven due to its low tax opportunities for non-resident businesses. It is one of the only countries in the EU that allows no corporate taxation if all income is sourced outside the country.

E-Residency does not grant any rights to open a personal bank account in Estonia. Banks, in general, wish to see a strong connection to Estonia and are reluctant to open an account for non-residents. You will need to demonstrate your connection to Estonia.

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State healthcare in Estonia is run by the Estonian Health Insurance Fund (EHIF). Healthcare is not completely free. You may still have to pay for some treatments and services.

The standard VAT rate in Estonia is 20% and there is a reduced rate of 9%. Companies with an Estonian VAT number must submit regular returns detailing all taxable supplies (sales) and inputs (costs).

Tax Competitiveness Index 2020: Estonia has the world’s best tax system – no corporate income tax, no capital tax, no property transfer taxes. For the seventh year in a row, Estonia has the best tax code in the OECD, according to the freshly published Tax Competitiveness Index 2020.

Countries where people live tax-free!

• Bahrain. The oil-rich country is one of those, where there are no corporate or income taxes.
• Brunei. Brunei is also lenient on its citizens and levies no income taxes on individuals.
• Bermuda.
• Monaco.
• Oman.
• Qatar.
• Kuwait.
• The Bahamas.

Some of the most popular countries that offer the financial benefit of having no income tax are Bermuda, Monaco, the Bahamas, Andorra and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). There are a number of countries without the burden of income taxes, and many of them are very pleasant countries in which to live.

The latest government data show that in 2018, the top 1% of income earners—those who earned more than $540,000—earned 21% of all U.S. income while paying 40% of all federal income taxes. The top 10% earned 48% of the income and paid 71% of federal income taxes.