How to get started with your Estonian e
Becoming an Estonian e-resident opens the door to managing your EU-based company fully online. Central to this digital empowerment is your e-Residency digital ID , a secure tool enabling you to ...
New e-resident? Follow our comprehensive guide to setting up your Estonian digital ID and Smart- ID app, enabling secure online signing and business management from anywhere.
Get started with your digital ID
The ID software support team (run by the Estonian Information System Authority) assists both e-residents and Estonian residents with technical issues related digital ID usage.
How to become an Estonian e-resident? Here's a step-by-step guide on how to apply for e-Residency and set up a digital identity 100% online.
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Estonian e-Residency is a government-issued digital identity launched in 2014 — the world's first. Over 120,000 e-Residents from 170+ countries have used it to establish and manage EU companies entirely online. Fill in the form, upload passport photo and copy, pay €120. Explain your reason for applying. Police and Border Guard Board reviews.
Estonia is the first country to offer e-Residency , a government-issued digital identity and status that provides access to Estonia's e-services and transparent business environment.
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Learn how to use your Estonian e-Residency digital ID card for login, signing, Business Register access and Smart- ID setup, with practical next steps for company formation.
Estonian e-Residency is a government-issued digital identity that lets you start and run an EU company entirely online. The application costs a €150 state fee, and the digital ID card is valid for 5 years. Importantly, e-Residency is not citizenship, tax residency or a residence permit — it does not give the right to live in or enter Estonia or the EU.
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Apply for an e-Resident's digital ID to securely access Estonian e-services and sign documents digitally.
Please find additional information about the application process in the e-serviceor in the FAQ. State fee When applying for an e-resident's digital ID , you need to pay the state fee, the exact amount of which depends on the pick-up location. More information about state-fee.