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Every person residing in Estonia has to register their address of residence. EU citizens have to do it within 3 months after arriving in Estonia. Citizens of other nationalities have to register their address after receiving their temporary residence permit. In order to register the address of residence, the following documents are necessary: • valid ID card/passport (for EU citizens) • Estonian residence permit and valid passport (for non-EU citizens) • Estonian ID code • rental contract in your name with the rental property owners’ signed approval. This service is provided by the City of Tallinn; thus, we are currently only able to register Tallinn addresses. If you are living outside the city borders of Tallinn, please contact your local municipality.

During this appointment by the City of Tallinn we will initiate your personal ID code and your Tallinn address registration process during the same session.

Career counselling, provided by the Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund, helps you plan your career, once you have already relocated to Estonia. Counselling comprises topics related to studies, work and choosing a specialisation. We’ll help you gain knowledge about the Estonian labour market and provide you with tips on being more successful in your hunt for a job. We can review your CV and motivation letter or advise you on how to write these important documents

More information: Migration consultants – Police and Border Guard Board (politsei.ee) Among the documents that citizens of non-EU countries need to get first is a residence permit. Migration advisers from the Police and Border Guard Board offer counselling for the process of obtaining it, as well as extending, but please note that the actual application process has to be done directly at one of the Police and Border Guard Board offices.

Personal ID code is one of the first things you need when settling in Estonia, regardless of your country of origin. This service is provided by the City of Tallinn. The documents you need to bring along are: • valid ID card/passport for the EU citizens • residence permit together with a valid passport for the non-EU citizens.

More information: Migration consultants – Police and Border Guard Board (politsei.ee) Among the documents that citizens of non-EU countries need to get first is a residence permit. Migration advisers from the Police and Border Guard Board offer counselling for the process of obtaining it, as well as extending, but please note that the actual application process has to be done directly at one of the Police and Border Guard Board offices.

City of Tallinn Enterprise Centre provides you with essential information regarding business environment in Estonia. We can help you with: • preparation of business plans and financial projections • questions related to employment law • information about starting or relocating your company to Estonia • state business grants (startup grants provided by Enterprise Estonia and Estonian Unemployment Fund) If your questions are related to e-Residency or Startup visa, please contact them directly. NB! Business consultants cannot offer advise on tax-related or residence permit/visa questions. For tax related questions, please contact the Estonian Tax and Customs Board. For any residence permit/visa related enquiries, book a Residence Permit Consultation at the International House of Estonia. If you are not sure this is the consultation you need, contact us and we’ll gladly assist you!

City of Tallinn Enterprise Centre provides you with essential information regarding business environment in Estonia. We can help you with: • preparation of business plans and financial projections • questions related to employment law • information about starting or relocating your company to Estonia • state business grants (startup grants provided by Enterprise Estonia and Estonian Unemployment Fund) If your questions are related to e-Residency or Startup visa, please contact them directly. NB! Business consultants cannot offer advise on tax-related or residence permit/visa questions. For tax related questions, please contact the Estonian Tax and Customs Board. For any residence permit/visa related enquiries, book a Residence Permit Consultation at the International House of Estonia. If you are not sure this is the consultation you need, contact us and we’ll gladly assist you!

In this consultation you will get an overview of all the opportunities to learn Estonian and adapt more quickly to life in Estonia. From free group lessons to individual online learning environments, there are plenty of options to choose from. During the consultation, a specialist from the Integration Foundation will guide you through different language learning opportunities and offer advice tailored to your needs, helping you find the best solution for you. Additionally, you’ll learn about the "Settle in Estonia" program, which includes A1-B1 level language courses and adaptation courses that provide essential tips for navigating daily life. All of this will help you feel more at home in Estonia. Please note that this consultation does not cover any topics related to migration, e.g. residence permit. For migration related advice, please book the Residence permit consultation above.

Career counselling, provided by the Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund, helps you plan your career, once you have already relocated to Estonia. Counselling comprises topics related to studies, work and choosing a specialisation. We’ll help you gain knowledge about the Estonian labour market and provide you with tips on being more successful in your hunt for a job. We can review your CV and motivation letter or advise you on how to write these important documents.

In order for you as a resident of Tallinn to use Tallinn's public transport for free, you need to personalize your transportation card. You can buy the card in advance.