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Apply for e-Residency, pick up your e-Residency kit and use it to start, run and grow a company 100% online.

Become an e-resident

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Where do you want to pick up your e-Residency kit? There are <a href="https://www.e-resident.gov.ee/pick-up-locations/">50+ pickup locations worldwide</a> to choose from.

Choose pickup location

<ul>
<li>your CV file or online link</li>
<li>details about your primary motivation for applying and business activity</li>
<li>copy of your travel document (passport) or EU ID card (<a href="https://eresident.politsei.ee/travel-document-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener">see requirements</a>)</li>
<li>digital photo of your face (<a href="https://eresident.politsei.ee/photo-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener">see requirements</a>)</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://www.e-resident.gov.ee/blog/posts/how-to-apply-for-e-residency">About preparing documents</a>

Prepare documents

Apply for e-Residency on the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board website and pay the application fee using VISA or MasterCard.
<a href="https://eresident.politsei.ee/">Apply now</a>

Fill application & pay fee

1. Apply online

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The Estonian Police and Border Guard Board will review your application and conduct a background check. You might be asked additional questions for clarification purposes. When the processing of your application is complete, you will be notified by email.
<a href="https://eresident.politsei.ee/">Track your application status</a>

Identity check

After your application is approved, your unique card is printed and delivered to your chosen pickup location.
<a href="https://www.e-resident.gov.ee/start-a-company/">Start preparing for company registration</a>

Card delivery

2. Wait for approval and card delivery

When the card arrives at the location you selected in your application, you will be invited by email to collect it. Don't forget to bring along your ID - the same that you used in your application.

3. Pick up your card

Your card is automatically activated within 24h after you pick it up. Your card comes with instructions on how to install the necessary ID-software (Digidoc). Once you install it, you can start using your new digital ID.

4. Set up your card

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Ready to start?

Want to know more?

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Tutorials

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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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