Family Reunification in Estonia
One documented route of this kind in Estonia, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Temporary Residence Permit for Settling with a Family Member
A residence permit allowing close family members (spouse, minor children, and certain dependants) of an Estonian citizen or of a foreigner residing in Estonia on a residence permit to settle in Estonia.
- Processing time
- Decision within up to 2 months
- Validity
- Up to 5 years, extendable
- Language requirement
- No language requirement for the permit; Estonian B1 for permanent residence
- Permanent residence
- Eligible for permanent residence after 5 years of continuous residence
- Citizenship
- Eligible for naturalisation after 8 years of residence
Requirements
- Sponsor is an Estonian citizen or a foreigner with a valid residence permit in Estonia
- Qualifying family relationship (spouse, minor child, dependent parent, etc.)
- Sponsor has sufficient legal income to support the family member
- Registered place of residence and health insurance
- Valid travel document
Required Documents
- Application form required
- Valid passport required
- Proof of family relationship (marriage/birth certificate) required
- Proof of sponsor's legal income required
- Health insurance proof required
Official fees
- State fee (at PBGB service point) 100 EUR
- State fee (at a foreign mission) 120 EUR
Process Steps
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1
Verify eligibility
Confirm the sponsor's status and the qualifying family relationship.
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2
Apply
Submit the residence permit application at an Estonian mission abroad or at the PBGB.
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3
Decision and card
Await the decision and collect the residence permit card; register residence in Estonia.