TALLINN — Mart Salu of Tallinn has made headlines after completing his e-Residency application in just three minutes. His excitement quickly turned to disappointment when he learned that the elusive program does not include complimentary sausages.
”I thought they would send me a package. You know, like those subscription boxes that come with snacks, but for startups,” Mart explained while sipping his black coffee. “I even wore my best sauna towel, thinking it would help. Turns out, I just got a PDF instead.”
Experts say e-Residency is a great way for Estonian citizens to start online businesses, but the lack of accompaniments like sausages had never been an official feature. “Clearly, Mart is a victim of high expectations,” commented local entrepreneur Reet Tuisk, shaking her head. “I mean, who doesn’t want a few free snacks while doing paperwork?”
This incident raises questions about how the e-Residency program is marketed. Some are arguing for a redesign that includes snack delivery, but local bureaucrats are reportedly concerned about the implications of sausage inclusion.
”Imagine the logistics!” exclaimed Aivo, a council member. “With our current tram delays, I can’t see how we’d manage fresh deliveries to every applicant.”
At press time, Mart began investigating the legality of importing local sausages for his non-existent startup, claiming it was the only viable business plan he could think of.