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Listen "086: Evaluating E-Residency in Estonia: Is It Right for You? – Ott Vatter"
Episode Synopsis
Ott Vatter is the Managing Director of the first ‘governmental start-up’, e-Residency. He took up the mantle of MD in 2019, having previously held the position of Deputy Director. He was responsible for the scale-up of the e-Residency project through strategic partnerships and product development from 2015 to the present day. Listen to this really interesting podcast to learn the real benefits of an Estonian e-residency.
WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:
Estonian e-Residence Application: Process duration, acceptance criteria, costs, online application possibility, required documents.
Eligibility: Discussion on who qualifies and who may want to qualify.
Taxation: Implications for US citizens and digital nomads, including VAT considerations.
Digital Nomad Community: Importance of community, ways and reasons for connecting inside and outside Estonia.
Next Steps and Future Plans: Progress over 5 years, Estonian government's technological initiatives for digital nomads, upcoming plans.
HOW TO FIND OTT'S WORK:
Ott Vatter can be reached at https://e-resident.gov.ee/
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CONCLUSION
I was really intrigued by this interview I did with Ott Vatter. I had never heard of a country doing e-residency's like this and I just know that you will be amazed at how far this country, which was once part of the USSR, has come in the way of technology.
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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:
Estonian e-Residence Application: Process duration, acceptance criteria, costs, online application possibility, required documents.
Eligibility: Discussion on who qualifies and who may want to qualify.
Taxation: Implications for US citizens and digital nomads, including VAT considerations.
Digital Nomad Community: Importance of community, ways and reasons for connecting inside and outside Estonia.
Next Steps and Future Plans: Progress over 5 years, Estonian government's technological initiatives for digital nomads, upcoming plans.
HOW TO FIND OTT'S WORK:
Ott Vatter can be reached at https://e-resident.gov.ee/
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If you’d been receiving the EMS Pulse newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times, you would have already read the basics of today's story! Sign up now, and you’ll also receive my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.”
CONCLUSION
I was really intrigued by this interview I did with Ott Vatter. I had never heard of a country doing e-residency's like this and I just know that you will be amazed at how far this country, which was once part of the USSR, has come in the way of technology.
Mentioned in this episode:The Colombia Investment TourThis year, I’m taking a private group to Medellín—Colombia’s most exciting city for offshore opportunity. We’ll dive deep into banking, real estate, and asset protection with Colombia’s top experts. We’ll tour high-growth developments, visit a private reforestation project, and get boots-on-the-ground access to one of Latin America’s fastest-rising economies. This is serious intel—and serious opportunity. Want in? Go to ExpatMoney.com/Colombia. Colombia Tour Nov 30 - Dec 6, 2025Gold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & SilverGold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/gold
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