international house of estonia

  • one-stop shop for information and counselling about relocating, working and living in estonia
  • international newcomers, their families and pets welcome
  • all services available in english and free of charge

The International House of Estonia is here to help: whether you have already arrived or are planning to come to Estonia, you can find a wide range of essential Information and consultation services to get you quickly acquainted with Estonia.

You can see which pathway is best for you below depending whether you are an EU or non-EU citizen – or choose the right consultation for you.

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visit us & get in touch

business hours

We are welcoming visitors on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 until 16:30.

If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone or email Monday through Friday from 9:00-16:30.

contacts
  • Phone +372 627 9701 (IHE Business Hours Only)
  • Email:
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address
  • Valukoja 8, C wing, ground floor, Ülemiste City, 11415 Tallinn

how to get there?

Viru keskus

Viru Keskus is 4.2 km from Ülemiste City. Here are most reasonable ways for you to get there:

Take a tram

Tram line no. 4 from stop Hobujaama (direction to Ülemiste) -> Stop Ülemiste linnak -> walk about 4 min (350 m). Duration about 25 min.

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Take a bus

Bus line no. 15 from stop Viru Keskus 2 (direction to Sõjamäe) -> Stop Lõõtsa -> walk about 1 min (100 m). Duration about 25 min.

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Or bus line no. 2 from stop A. Laikmaa (direction to Mõigu) -> Stop Lennujaam -> walk about 6 min (550 m).

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Take a taxi

Taxis can be found lined-up at taxi stands (in front of larger hotels and at some key intersections) and can be ordered on the phone or via various mobile apps (see below). Prices vary.

Selective list of well-established taxi firms

Selective list of driver-requesting & taxi-ordering mobile apps

  • Taxofon (Tallink & Tulika taxis)
  • Bolt (verified private drivers)
  • Uber (verified private drivers)
bus station

Bus station is 2.3 km from Ülemiste City. Here are most reasonable ways for you to get there:

Take a tram

Tram line no. 4 from stop Bussijaam (direction to Ülemiste) -> Stop Ülemiste linnak -> walk about 4 min (350 m). Duration about 16 min.

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Take a bus

Bus line no. 15 from stop Bussijaam (direction to Sõjamäe) -> Stop Lõõtsa -> walk about 1 min (100 m). Duration about 12 min

Show route on Google maps

Take a taxi

Taxis can be found lined-up at taxi stands (in front of larger hotels and at some key intersections) and can be ordered on the phone or via various mobile apps (see below). Prices vary.

Selective list of well-established taxi firms

Selective list of driver-requesting & taxi-ordering mobile apps

  • Taxofon (Tallink & Tulika taxis)
  • Bolt (verified private drivers)
  • Uber (verified private drivers)
railway station

Balti jaam railway station is 5.8 km from Ülemiste City. Here are most reasonable ways for you to get there:

Take a tram

Tram line no. 2 from stop Balti jaam (direction to Suur-Paala) -> Stop Paberi -> change to tram no. 4 (same direction) -> stop Ülemiste linnak -> walk 4 min (350 m). Duration about 35 min.

Show route on Google maps

Take a taxi

Taxis can be found lined-up at taxi stands (in front of larger hotels and at some key intersections) and can be ordered on the phone or via various mobile apps (see below). Prices vary.

Selective list of well-established taxi firms

Selective list of driver-requesting & taxi-ordering mobile apps

  • Taxofon (Tallink & Tulika taxis)
  • Bolt (verified private drivers)
  • Uber (verified private drivers)
port

D-Terminal is 5.2 km from Ülemiste City. Here are most reasonable ways for you to get there:

Take a bus

Bus line no. 2 from stop Reisisadam D-terminal (direction to Mõigu) -> Stop Lennujaam

Show route on Google maps

Take a taxi

Taxis can be found lined-up at taxi stands (in front of larger hotels and at some key intersections) and can be ordered on the phone or via various mobile apps (see below). Prices vary.

Selective list of well-established taxi firms

Selective list of driver-requesting & taxi-ordering mobile apps

  • Taxofon (Tallink & Tulika taxis)
  • Bolt (verified private drivers)
  • Uber (verified private drivers)
airport

Airport is 750 m from Ülemiste City. Here are most reasonable ways for you to get there:

Little walk

Airport is next to Ülemiste City, so when the wather is nice, one reasonable way is to go there by walking. Duration about 9 min (750 m). Alternative is to take taxi.

Show route on Google maps

Take a taxi

Taxis can be found lined-up at taxi stands (in front of larger hotels and at some key intersections) and can be ordered on the phone or via various mobile apps (see below). Prices vary.

Selective list of well-established taxi firms

Selective list of driver-requesting & taxi-ordering mobile apps

  • Taxofon (Tallink & Tulika taxis)
  • Bolt (verified private drivers)
  • Uber (verified private drivers)

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