GET A PERMANENT RESIDENCE PERMIT IN ESTONIA

GET A PERMANENT RESIDENCE PERMIT IN ESTONIA

A permanent residence permit in Estonia is a document that is the legal basis for a long-term stay in Estonia, and subsequently for obtaining citizenship.

Grounds for obtaining a permit (permit) for permanent residence,

They are the same as for obtaining a temporary:

• Employment
• Studying at a university
• Implementation of business activities

Employment in the territory of Estonia

One of the most popular grounds for obtaining a residence permit is Estonia. You can get any job, but quite often salary requirements are set, it must be at least 1325 euros and above. In general, the employer is responsible for issuing a work permit. The basis for granting permission is the signed employment contract.

The term of such permission depends on the term of the contract – in general, it is 1-2 years

Studying at Estonian universities

Education in Estonia is quite high-quality, so after receiving a diploma, you will become a good specialist and be able to stay and work in Estonia or choose any other country. Local universities offer more than 130 programs in English, tuition fees start at 1.5 thousand euros per year. The living expenses of an average Estonian student are no more than 500 euros per month. However, in the case of studies, you must prove the availability of funds for accommodation and tuition fees of 2,000 euros.

The term of the study residence permit is 3-4 years

Implementation of business activities in the territory of Estonia

Registration of a legal entity in Estonia is not a difficult process, moreover, online registration is popular. To obtain a residence permit, it is necessary to invest about 16,000 euros, or investing 65,000 euros in a working company allows you to open a business visa and a residence permit in Estonia.

Family reunification

Close relatives of a foreigner or an Estonian citizen temporarily or permanently residing in the country can move to Estonia with the right to obtain a residence permit:

• Minor children.
• Adult children, in case of health problems, make it impossible to live separately from their parents. Documentary confirmation of this fact by a medical institution is required.
• Persons under the guardianship of a foreigner residing in Estonia.

Foreign citizens have the right to move to Estonia with their children or grandchildren who have been living in the country permanently (for more than 5 years) and obtain a residence permit if, due to their age, they need care that cannot be provided in their home country.

However, in addition, certain conditions must be met, including:

• Confirmation of legal income on the territory of Estonia (if it is a job, then a contract with an employer, a statement from a bank account, if education is a scholarship, pensioners who can be self-employed must provide documents as proof of this)
• Issuance of medical insurance (accompanying documents)
• Passing the Estonian language test (not lower than B1)
• Pay the state duty

Importantly! The number of persons who can be granted GNP is set annually by the Estonian authorities.

The cost of issuing a permanent residence permit in Estonia depends on the scope of services that our migration lawyers in Estonia will provide

• It usually includes a set of services
• translation of documents into Estonian and its certification by a notary
• consultations and legal services
• help in filling out the application and questionnaire
• counseling and recommendations on passing the interview
• interpreter services if necessary
• help with housing and transport