Estonia was the first, but many countries have begun their own eResidency programs, and those who have not are planning to soon.

Azerbaijan eResidency
Azerbaijan began their eResidency in 2018. It allows many of the same benefits as the Estonian eResidency, and application is a simple 6 step process.

Along with their eResidency, Azerbaijan also launched the first mResidency program. This is a mobile form of the eResidency.

Georgian eResidency
Also in 2018, Georgia’s eResidency was announced. Their eResidency offers a lower tax rate than other countries, as well as lower living expenses if you choose to live there.

A large difference between Estonian and Georgian eResidencies is that with a Georgian eResidency card, foreigners can open bank accounts.

An added bonus of the Georgian eResidency is that it makes it simpler to gain citizenship, after using a 1 year visa to the country.

Liberland eResidency
The first eResidency to be obtained in Liberland was in 2019. Their version allowed you to identify yourself at Liberland events, as well as signing documents online.

Liberland’s eResidency card also allows you to apply for Liberland citizenship, which few other eResidency cards offer.

Portugal eResidency
Portugal announced in March of 2020 that they plan to release eResidency 2.0, in the hope to gain investors and grow their technology. This was to be a part of the Nation Entrepreneurship Strategy.

As Portugal’s eResidency is mirrored after Estonia’s, the program is quite similar in offering one a chance to open a business while you are not a citizen.

Lithuanian eResidency
In January 2021, Lithuania initiated their eResidency program, with similar online ID’s and benefits. Online access was granted to services via your eResidency, but the program is not yet as extensive.

Applications for Lithuania’s eResidency program were started in June of 2021.

Ukrainian eResidency
Ukraine followed shortly after, launching in July of 2021, aiming to draw mainly IT freelancers. Benefits are slightly different to the above mentioned, as their eResidency program offers a flat tax rate of 5%.

Professional assistance is also given through a personal manager, who is promised to be English-speaking.

Other Countries Projected To Create An eResidency Program
Japan created a tourist visa that granted visitors the ability to work and travel freely in 2018. As many have benefitted from this visa, Japan is expected to follow suit with their own eResidency program.

In October of 2020, Dubai started a virtual working program. This program allows you to work from Dubai, while you are employed in your own country. Provided you have proof of employment, a payslip, health insurance, bank statements of 3 months, and a minimum $5000 salary.

Also in October 2020, Estonia announced their scheme to include Brazil in their eResidency program.

Though nothing has been announced, South Africa is expected to launch an eResidency program soon, in the hopes to draw investors and entrepreneurs, while growing its own economy.