| Money you must show | €880 a month Four times the subsistence level set in the State Budget Act. This is the 2026 figure. Source: Police and Border Guard Board, Student Guide (July 2026), checked 24 September 2026 |
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| Visa fee | €120 D visa; €225 temporary residence permit for study You can enter on a D visa and apply for the residence permit in Estonia, or apply for the permit directly. Source: Police and Border Guard Board, Student Guide (July 2026), checked 24 September 2026 |
| Work while you study | No hours limit, provided work does not interfere with full-time study You must keep full-time status (about 30 ECTS a semester) and finish within the nominal time. Source: Study in Estonia (Education and Youth Board), checked 2 November 2026 |
| Stay after you graduate | 9 months Stay on to look for work, then apply for a residence permit for employment. Source: Study in Estonia, checked 2 November 2026 |