Estonia’s e-Residency is not a residence permit and does not provide a physical address.
Being an e-resident does not give you the right to live in Estonia or elsewhere in the EU, and it does not grant a visa, immigration status, or physical residency.

✅ E-Residency is a digital identity designed for remote business management.

What qualifies as permanent residence in Estonia?

To be considered a permanent resident, you generally must live in Estonia for at least 186 days per calendar year, for personal or professional reasons, and prove strong ties to Estonia with documentation.

Common supporting documents include:

• Lease agreement of at least 6 months (usually plus additional evidence)

• Employment or service contract lasting 6+ months

• Proof of property ownership in Estonia

• Utility bills or fuel invoices in your name

• School/kindergarten documents (if you have children)

• Annual report (if you are on the board of an Estonian company)

• Transport tickets showing extended stays

• Letters of explanation from people you live with

📌 In some cases, an employment contract, study certificate, or proof of military service may be sufficient on its own.

Why residence registration matters

If you plan to live and work in Estonia, registering your local address in the Population Register is essential.

Without registered residence, you may not have access to:

• Public healthcare

• Social support and benefits

• Many state and municipal public services

What you need to register your residence

Typically required:

• Notice of Residence (elukoha teade)

• Your ID (or copy, if by post)

• Proof of residence (tenancy agreement or ownership document)

• If multiple owners: consent from all owners

✅ If you have an Estonian ID card, you can register online via the eesti.ee portal.

📌 VOE practical note:
While e-Residency does not include a physical address, creating an Estonian company and using a legal address + contact person service (e.g., Package ONE) can be a practical and compliant way to build a structured business presence in Estonia.