The Estonian startup visa file is short, and that is the first thing that surprises applicants arriving from other immigration systems. No bundle of certified translations, no notarised affidavit of good character, no three years of bank statements. There is a structured online submission, a description of the venture, supporting material, and a small number of people who read it quickly and form a view. Brevity is not leniency; it means every sentence is load-bearing.