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Estonian foreign representations accept requests for e-resident digital identification cards

Juhan Tere, BC, Tallinn, 01.04.2015.Print version
Starting April 1, 2015, Estonian foreign representations shall be accepting applications to obtain e-resident digital identification cards, Foreign Ministry press department announces BC.

E-residency gives foreigners living in foreign countries equal opportunities with residents of Estonia to take advantage of Estonia’s e-environment. While staying in any part of the world, the Estonian ID card allows you to sign documents in minutes, set up a company in an hour, make bank transfers in seconds, participate actively in the management of a company registered in Estonia and declare your taxes with a few clicks of a mouse. An e-resident’s digital ID provides foreigners with the opportunity to do business digitally, regardless of location.

 

In order to apply for an e-resident digital identification card, one must contact the nearest Estonian foreign representation and submit an application, the applicant’s valid identity document; colour photo, a written explanation in free form and state fee for processing the application (80 euros).

 

The application along with the necessary documents shall be forwarded to the Police and Border Guard Board. Additional information: http://vm.ee/en/estonian-e-residency-how-apply

 

Although initially future e-residents must visit the foreign representation twice, applying for e-residency will soon become significantly easier. In May, a virtual environment will be opened where you can submit applications for e-resident digital ID cards. Applicants must thereafter only visit an Estonian foreign representation once, in order to receive their ID document.






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