Consultation sessions
Dear Internationals,
Please help us prevent further spread of coronavirus in Estonia by avoiding all unnecessary physical contact during the emergency situation declared by the Government.
Don’t worry, we are still here to help you online and all the appointments until the end of the emergency situation will take place virtually in Skype. Don’t hesitate to reach us by phone +372 627 9701 or email ihe@workinestonia.com.
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Yours sincerely,
Team of the International House of Estonia
International House of Estonia (IHE) currently offers you a range of free Skype consultation sessions. Our service providers are Police and Border Guard Board, City of Tallinn, Integration Foundation, Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund, and our very own team – Work in Estonia. We are here to help you find information about required documents, healthcare, language programs, settling in and much more.
To ensure that the services run smoothly for all our clients and partners, we kindly ask you to keep in mind the following before requesting an online Skype consultation:
- Our public services at IHE are targeted at all expats already residing in Estonia or shortly arriving. In other words, you must already have a connection with Estonia to make an appointment. If you are still wondering whether Estonia could be your work destination, please use the resources given on our main page to find out more about moving to Estonia and finding your dream job here.
- Please note that some of the consultations are available only on specific days and times. Please check our booking calendar below or contact our administrators for further details.
- After you have made a booking, our team of advisers will contact you through Skype at the time given in your booking confirmation. Please note that there might be a slight delay due to technical issues. Our apologies beforehand and thank you for your understanding.
- If you need to cancel or reschedule your consultation, please send us an email at ihe@workinestonia.com or give us a call on the following number: +372 627 9701.
The aim of the business consultation, provided by the City of Tallinn (Enterprise department), is to provide essential information regarding business environment in Estonia. We can help you with following topics:
- • 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 with e-residency or gaining a startup visa, we kindly ask you to contact directly with the service providers on the above-mentioned links.
Career counselling, provided by Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund, helps you make professional decisions and plan your career, when you have already relocated to Estonia. Counselling comprises topics related to studies, work and choosing a specialisation.
We’ll help you gain knowledge about 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 together with you, or advise you on how to write these important documents.
This consultation will help you to gather information regarding relocation of your (future) foreign employee to Estonia. Topics which could be covered:
- • Relocation services
- • Language courses
NB! For residence or visa, permit and other documents related questions, please choose the corresponding consultation.
This consultation will help you to understand what documents are needed for your (future) foreign employee and what administrative steps you shall take as employer.
Questions regarding the following documents can be touched upon:
- • Types of visa
- • Residence permit
- • Short-term employment
NB! For residential questions or questions about everyday life adaptation, language courses and family integration, please choose the corresponding consultation.
Update: due to the measures preventing further spread of Coronavirus in Estonia, we are unfortunately not able to provide you with this appointment at the International House premises at least until May 1st. To receive further information regarding urgent inquiries, we kindly ask you to contact our partner and the service provider the City of Tallinn directly, by sending them an email: Isabell.Ruben@tallinnlv.ee or giving a call: +372 645 7481. You can always contact our team, too: info@workinestonia.com.
During this consultation you apply for a personal ID code. Service is provided by the City of Tallinn. Personal ID code is one the first things that one has to acquire when settling down in Estonia, regardless of the country of origin.
Documents you need when applying for ID code: EU citizens: valid ID card/passport; non-EU citizens: valid passport, residence permit
NB! It is possible to acquire your ID code and register your residence during the same consultation, but please make sure you bring all necessary documents for both steps.
Update: due to the measures preventing further spread of Coronavirus in Estonia, we are unfortunately not able to provide you with this appointment at the International House premises at least until May 1st. To receive further information regarding urgent inquiries, we kindly ask you to contact our partner and the service provider the City of Tallinn directly, by sending them an email: Isabell.Ruben@tallinnlv.ee or giving a call: +372 645 7481. You can always contact our team, too: info@workinestonia.com.
(If you have questions regarding residence permits, please choose the residence permit consultation (by Estonian Police and Border Guard Board).)
During this consultation we register your address in Tallinn. Service is provided by the City of Tallinn.
In order to register the address of residence, following documents are necessary:
- • valid passport
• Estonian ID code
• rental contract on your name or house/flat owner’s signed approval
Every person residing on the Estonian territory has to register the address of residence, EU citizen have to do so within 3 months after arriving in Estonia. Citizens of other nationalities have to register after receiving their temporary residence permit and personal ID code.
As we are currently able to register only Tallinn addresses, in case you are living outside of the borders of Tallinn City, please contact your local municipality.
NB! It is possible to register your residence and acquire your ID code during the same consultation, but please make sure you bring all necessary documents for both steps.
Update: due to the emergency situation declared by the Estonian government on March 12, currently we are unfortunately only able to provide you with a very limited amount of available booking slots for this Skype consultation. In case of time sensitive inquiries or if you’re not able to secure a booking with us, we kindly ask you to contact our partner and the service provider the Police and Boarder Guard Board directly, by sending them an email: migrationadvice@politsei.ee or giving a call: +372 612 3500 (Mon-Fri 9.00-15.00). You can always contact our team, too: info@workinestonia.com.
Among documents that citizens of non-EU country need to get at 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 for extending it, but please note that you have to apply for residence permit and/or ID card at the Police and Border Guard Board office.
This consultation will help you to gather information regarding settling in of your (future) foreign employee in Estonia.
Information can be provided about following topics:
- • Kindergarten / School
- • Healthcare / insurance
- • Public transportation
- • Culture, sport, leisure time
NB! For migration or everyday adaptation, language courses and family integration questions, please choose the corresponding consultation.
During this consultation, provided by Integration Foundation experts, you can get essential information regarding various topics related to your settling in Estonia. Please specify the area of your interest while booking the appointment.
• Language learning possibilities
• General overview of the Estonian administrative system
• Family
- – schools/ kindergartens/ playgrounds
- – housing
• Everyday life
- – public transport
- – culture, sport and leisure
- – adaptation program
- – healthcare
Please keep in mind, that all questions about identification documents and residence permits should be addressed directly to Police and Border Guard Board.