Estonian family benefits (peretoetused) are granted to people living in Estonia. For digital nomads, eligibility depends on meeting the Estonian tax residency requirement, meaning the person must spend at least 183 days in Estonia within a 12-month period.
General Questions
According to the Estonian Citizenship Act, Estonian citizenship is acquired by birth if at least one of the parents is a citizen of Estonia at the time of child’s birth. This rule also applies retrospectively. In other words, if one of your ancestors had children while being an Estonian citizen, then all their descendants may be eligible for Estonian citizenship by birth.
To apply for a first Estonian passport or ID card for a child aged 12 or older, or for an adult, you must submit the application in person at an Estonian embassy, consulate, or the Police and Border Guard Board in Estonia. Fingerprints and identity verification are required. You will need:
Abroad, you can apply for or renew an Estonian passport or ID card in three ways:
➡️ Through the Police and Border Guard Board’s self-service portal — Note: To use this service, your fingerprints must be valid, meaning they are no older than 6 years at the time of submission.
