Issuance of a right of temporary residence to a citizen of the European Union

Issuance of a personal identification code and a five year fixed term right of residence for a citizen of the European Union who will live in Estonia for more than three months, when the person registers his/her residence address in the Population Register.

  • Where to start

    1. Read Right of residence for citizens of the European Union and Registration of residence.
    2. Study the forms notice of residence (pdf ) and application for obtaining the personal identity code (pdf) and the guide for submitting the notice of residence.
    3. Go to the nearest or most suitable service provider.

    Personal identification

    Have an identity document with you. If there are minor children living with you or wards then a document confirming the right to represent them ( e.g. the birth certificate that is legal in Estonia).

    A foreign document must be legalised or with a confirmed apostille unless the international agreement states otherwise.

    A document in a foreign language must be translated into Estonian, Russian or English, except when the document is in Russian or English. If the documents have been translated, the evidence shall be submitted with a translation confirmed by a notary authority, consular officer or sworn translator.

    What to do with the form

    Give the filled out forms with necessary additional materials to our official.

    Result

    A personal identification code will be created for you. By adding the address of the place of residence to the Population Register you will obtain a temporary residence permit in Estonia for five years. After the registration of the place of residence you have to go to the Citizenship and Migration Board office within one month where you will be issued a document-identity card (the ID-card) that verifies your right for temporary residence. Additional information is available on the homepage of the Police and Border Guard.

    What to do when the result is unsatisfactory:

    To achieve the desired result follow our instructions.

    For contact information, choose institution from the list:

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