Work in Estonia from Asia
Estonia has the lowest programme fee of all eight countries. Factories and warehouses in Tartu and Narva hire production, packaging and warehouse workers on shifts.
National visa (Type D)
Issued under Estonia's national laws.
2 years
Employment contract duration.
3–4 months*
*Estimate; depends on employer and authorities.
Estonia jobs and salaries
| Position & duties | City | Target net / month |
|---|---|---|
| Factory Worker General factory production, operating machinery after training, assembly and packing. | Narva | €1,300 |
| Production Worker Production-line work, processing products, loading materials and packaging. | Tartu | €1,400 |
| Packaging Worker Packing and labelling products, inspection and preparing shipments. | Tartu | €1,200 |
| Warehouse Worker Receiving deliveries, picking and packing orders, organising stock and preparing shipments. | Narva | €1,300 |
| Manufacturing Assistant Supporting production teams, preparing materials and packing products. | Narva | €1,250 |
Requirements: Factory, packaging or warehouse experience preferred, shift availability, attention to detail.
Why choose Estonia
- Lowest partner fee in the programme: $3,745 in total
- Indoor factory and warehouse work all year round
- A forklift licence is an advantage for warehouse positions
What you need to apply
- Passport with enough validity for the process
- Updated CV
- Experience letters or employment references
- Educational or vocational certificates where applicable
- Police clearance and medical report where required
- Driving licence for delivery roles where required
Estonia programme fees
Credit Program $3,745 + LKR 590,000
The partner's balance is deducted from your salary at about $437 a month for 6 months after you start work.
- Payment 1 · Documentation & government fees (15%)
Paid online directly to our UK partner$562 - Payment 2 · Work permit application (15%)
Paid online directly to our UK partner$562 - Payment 3 · EUROVISADESK service charge, after your visa is issued
Paid to EUROVISADESKLKR 590,000 - Payment 4 · Partner balance, deducted from salary over 6 months
Deducted from salary by the partner$2,621
Partner payments are shown in US dollars. The EUROVISADESK service charge is LKR 590,000, paid only after your visa is issued. Air tickets and embassy visa fees are not included. Salary deductions follow the destination country's wage-deduction laws.
Payments and refunds
- Payment 1 · Documentation and government fees are non-refundable once your application is filed.
- Payment 2 · If your visa is refused, the work permit payment is refunded, or moved to an application for another country if you prefer.
- Our service charge · Collected only after your visa is issued, so you never pay it for a refused visa.
- No refund · If the visa is refused because of the applicant, for example false, forged or missing documents, or a failed interview or medical, no money is refunded.
All terms are set out in a written agreement, prepared by a lawyer, signed by you and EUROVISADESK before you pay.
Estonia work permit FAQ
How much is the salary for jobs in Estonia?
Target net salaries for Estonia roles range from €1,200 to €1,400 a month. The final figure is confirmed in your employment contract.
How much does the Estonia work permit programme cost?
Under the Credit Program you pay our UK partner $562 at application and $562 after your work permit is approved. The balance of $2,621 is deducted from your salary over 6 months (about $437 a month) after you start work. The EUROVISADESK service charge is LKR 590,000, paid only after your visa is issued. Air tickets and embassy visa fees are separate.
How long does it take to get a Estonia work visa?
Estimated processing is 3–4 months from registration, depending on the employer, the work-permit authority and the embassy.
Which visa will I get for Estonia?
A national long-stay visa (Type D), issued under the destination country's laws, with a 2-year employment contract.
Can I choose the city in Estonia?
Tartu & Narva are priority recruitment locations. The employer and workplace are confirmed in your official employment documents, so a specific city cannot be guaranteed.