A residence permit in Estonia can be obtained on seven grounds: for work, doing business, studying, settling with a close relative, spouse, for living (with sufficient income), and also on the basis of an international agreement. For these reasons, urgent residence permits in Estonia are issued. A long-term resident's residence permit will be more difficult to obtain - for this you need to live in Estonia for at least 5 years, be fluent in Estonian and have an income.
Instruction manual
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There are two types of residence permits in Estonia: temporary residence permits and long-term resident permits. Getting the first one is easy enough. It is given on the following grounds:
1. work in Estonia. This type is issued if there is an employer in Estonia and his consent and guarantees to hire a foreigner. It should be noted that a work permit is obtained in Estonia separately.
2. business in Estonia. Businessmen are granted a residence permit in Estonia only if they have decent material security: 120, 000 kroons, such a businessman should be able to invest in his business.
3. study. At the request of the university, you can apply for a residence permit.
4. the presence of close relatives in Estonia.
5. the presence of a spouse in Estonia.
6. legal high income - at least 148, 000 kroons in the last six months. Those who have such an income and want to live in Estonia have no right to obtain a work permit in the future.
7. Based on an international agreement.
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In order to obtain an urgent residence permit in Estonia, it is necessary to file an application at the foreign missions of Estonia or in Estonia itself, if the person is for one reason or another located in its territory. The response to the application depends on the annual quota. If it is exhausted, then the application will most likely be rejected. The annual quota is usually 0.1% of the number of permanent residents of Estonia, i.e. approximately 1300 people a year.
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However, there are categories of persons to which the quota does not apply. These are ethnic Estonians, the spouse of an Estonian, his child or parents, citizens of the United States and Japan, and some other persons. Quota rules do not apply to these individuals, which means that they are entitled in any case to obtain a residence permit. The duration of a residence permit depends on the circumstances in which the residence permit was issued. It can also be extended depending on the circumstances.
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In Estonia, there are restrictions on the issue of residence permits. Those who have submitted false data when applying for, convicted and convicted, suspected of belonging to a criminal community, serving in the foreign armed forces, former military personnel, intelligence officers and members of their families cannot obtain an Estonian residence permit.
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A residence permit for a long-term resident of Estonia is issued to someone who has been resident in Estonia for at least 5 years with a temporary residence permit, has a permanent income in Estonia, a registered place of residence and insurance. Also, a candidate for such a residence permit must at least have a minimum knowledge of the Estonian language. An application for a residence permit for a long-term resident is submitted to the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board.
