Does the Estonian Digital Nomad Visa lead to permanent residence or citizenship?

The Digital Nomad Visa is intended as a temporary right for remote workers to stay in Estonia for up to a year; it is not a residence permit and does not, on its own, count toward permanent residence or naturalisation. A common mistake is assuming the visa can be a stepping stone to settlement. If your goal is long-term residence, you would need to switch to a qualifying residence permit (for example, for employment or business) and meet that route's separate requirements.