Permanent residency in Estonia
Long term residence permit in Estonia (not to be confused with the permit for settling permanently) is an option that becomes available after residing in Estonia for at least 5 years based on a temporary residence permit. With this permit you do not need any further permits for employment or business.
So how to get a long-term residence permit?
As always, there are formal requirements (like having your residence registered) as well as more substantial requirements. We will touch upon a few potential pitfalls.
The first hurdle would be the language requirement - in this case the required level is at least B1. One can live in Estonia based on a temporary residence permit without having any language skills so a jump to B1 can be significant.
Also, the Police will ask about your life in general, also go through your social media etc to see how you have integrated. What they are looking for are evidence or settling well in Estonia and actually living here.
The 5 year residing requirement means permanent residing. It is OK to be away for a period of less than 6 months but not more than 10 months in the total 5 year period. The time lived in Estonia for studying is taken into account in half of the amount and only if the person received a TRP on another basis later on.
And as a final note - this permit is issued without a term and the legal income requirement is the subsistence level (https://www.eesti.ee/en/pensions-social-services-and-allowances/benefits-and-allowances/subsistence-level-and-subsistence-benefit ).
Get in touch if you need any further clarifications or need help applying - info@expatlegalestonia.com
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