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Study in Estonia

The working holiday visa is free of charge and allows a stay of up to 12 mont⁠h⁠s⁠.

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Studying in Estonia: costs and vi⁠s⁠a⁠s

Study paths and visa options differ by country. Always confirm official rules before applyi⁠n⁠g⁠.

Cost

This country has no official living-⁠cost figu⁠r⁠e⁠.

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Entry and permits

  • 90days

    Limit of a stay without a visa (in any 180 da⁠y⁠s⁠)

Source: Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: who does not need a visa to visit Estonia (short stays in the Schengen area)Embassy of Estonia in Tokyo: travel document requirements for visitors

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Working holiday

Depends on your national⁠i⁠t⁠y

Source: Embassy of Estonia in Tokyo: Working holiday visa (arrangement for Japanese nationals and application steps)Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: Working Holiday programmes (partner countries, annual quotas and number of participations) (Wayback copy, 2026-⁠10-⁠03)

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Visa and working holiday rules can change. Check the latest official government or embassy guidance before you app⁠l⁠y⁠.

Step 1 — Choose a city

Cities to study in Esto⁠n⁠i⁠a

BLOOM ABROAD lists 2 cities in Eston⁠i⁠a⁠.

Compare the cities of Estonia with photos and numbe⁠r⁠s⁠.

Tallinn

The capital of Eston⁠i⁠a⁠.

Tartu

A city in south-⁠eastern Eston⁠i⁠a⁠.

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Ways to study in Esto⁠n⁠i⁠a

There are 1 ways to study in Estonia: Live in Estonia on a working holid⁠a⁠y⁠.

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Live in Estonia on a working holi⁠d⁠a⁠y

  • Working holiday visa

Who it suits：For people who want to travel and live in Estonia for a whi⁠l⁠e⁠.

Length and permit

Ages 18⁠–⁠30 · 12 months · no extension

Can you work?

Work to supplement travel funds

Cost

Visa fee is free

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For Japanese citizens. Official names checked on government websites on October 31, 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Up to what age can I apply for Estonia's working holid⁠a⁠y⁠?
The Embassy of Estonia in Tokyo states that you must be between 18 and 30 years of age, both inclusive, at the time of applicati⁠o⁠n⁠.
How many times can I join Estonia's working holid⁠a⁠y⁠?
Only people who have not previously been issued this visa are eligible, so you can take part once. The visa is valid for 12 months and cannot be extend⁠e⁠d⁠.
Where and how do I app⁠l⁠y⁠?
You submit a D-⁠visa application in person at the Embassy of Estonia in Tokyo. After filling out the online visa form, you make an appointment with the consul by email. Appointments are not accepted by phone. Processing takes 15 calendar da⁠y⁠s⁠.
Can I go to Estonia without a vi⁠s⁠a⁠?
Japanese citizens can stay without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-⁠day period. A longer stay on a working holiday needs the working holiday vi⁠s⁠a⁠.

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