Maksym Stepanenko
Managing Partner, Crystal Tax
International client projects since 2012: company structures, tax, immigration, DUNS and NCAGE. 50+ jurisdictions.
Many foreign citizens consider Estonia as a permanent place of residence. In order to stay in the territory of this state for a long time and obtain the status of a resident, you should obtain a residence permit.
According to the Estonian Aliens Act, citizens of countries outside the European Union can apply for a temporary residence permit on the following grounds:
Eligibility for a residence permit requires health insurance and proof of income twice the subsistence level in Estonia.
The issuance of a residence permit is regulated by an annual immigration quota, which cannot exceed 0.1% of the permanent population of Estonia for one year.
This does not apply to applicants from the United States or Japan, or nationals applying for a residence permit for research or study.
In order to obtain a residence permit, permanent residence or citizenship in Estonia, it is necessary that the applicant meets the established requirements and prepares a package of documents.
Many people have difficulty going through the procedure for obtaining a residence permit due to ignorance of all the legal subtleties. To avoid such problems, we recommend that you immediately contact Crystal Tax.
Our experts will provide a full package of services in the field of migration law, in particular:
Having lived in Estonia for 8 years, 5 of which — If you have a permanent residence permit, you are eligible for naturalization. To become a citizen, you need to know the Estonian language, pass an exam for compliance with the Constitution and the Citizenship Law, and have a regular legal income.
The following requirements apply to applicants for a residence permit:
By contacting us, you can get a residence permit in the shortest possible time and become a resident of Estonia in the future. Only our specialists know everything about immigration issues and will provide professional assistance.
Maksym Stepanenko
Managing Partner, Crystal Tax
International client projects since 2012: company structures, tax, immigration, DUNS and NCAGE. 50+ jurisdictions.
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