Consultation sessions
Please note that all consultations require prior booking. To make a booking, just choose the according service below. Please keep in mind, that:
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Our services are meant for expats already residing in Estonia or shortly arriving. |
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All bookings are individual, so if you wish to come with your family, please book a separate time slot for each person applying for the services (e.g. personal ID code, residence registration). |
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If you need to cancel or reschedule, please send an email to ihe@workinestonia.com or call +372 627 9701 and give early notice. In that case, we’ll be able to offer the free spot to those in need. |
Questions about how public transportation works here, what to keep in mind when looking for a place to rent, is it possible to change your drivers license, and all you are wondering about Estonia, we can help put your mind at ease.
Integration Foundation specialist can help guide you in the right direction, share some insiders information about how things work in Estonia as well as perhaps giving you a tip or two that might make your life easier.
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.
Learn all the options for you to learn Estonian language and faster adapt to Estonia in this consultation provided by the Integration Foundation. From free group lessons to online individual learning environments, there are plenty of different options to acquire the Estonian language.
During the consultation, the Integration Foundation specialist will provide you with different alternatives to learning the language, information about covering language learning techniques and more depending on your needs.
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.
Learn all the options for you to learn Estonian language and faster adapt to Estonia in this consultation provided by the Integration Foundation. From free group lessons to online individual learning environments, there are plenty of different options to acquire the Estonian language.
During the consultation, the Integration Foundation specialist will provide you with different alternatives to learning the language, information about covering language learning techniques and more depending on your needs.
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.
The Estonian Population Register is a database that includes the personal data of citizens of Estonia, citizens of the European Union that have registered their place of residence in Estonia and foreigners who have been issued an Estonian residence permit. Estonian state agencies use the data entered in the population register.
Upon starting to work and/or live in Estonia one must first apply for an identification code, which is personal and is entered in the population register. When arriving to Estonia with family you can also apply for identification codes for your family members (minor children).
In order for your family members to be connected to you in the population register you must also submit a marriage certificate if you are married and the birth certificate(s) of your child/children if you have any.
PLEASE NOTE! When entering documents into the Estonian population register you must comply with the requirements that have been set for documents concerning vital statistics from foreign countries.
Our Integration Foundation specialist will help you sorting out some basics about moving to Estonia with kids: how the kindergarten and school system works, what kind of leisure and sport activities are for kids and different cultural adaptation programmes available for your family.
Perhaps also you are starting a family, so the consultant can shed some light on how the parental leave works, where you can get questions related to insurance conditions solved, health insurance for the family and so on.
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.
During this consultation, provided by the Integration Foundation, you can get essential information regarding Estonian language learning possibilities and topics related to adjusting your employee, both, current and future, to the Estonian society.
This consultation provided by the migration advisers from the Police and Border Guard Board will help you understand what documents are required for your (future) foreign employee and what administrative steps you have to take as an employer. This covers:
- • Types of visa
- • Residence permits
- • Short-term employment
Our Integration Foundation specialist will help you sorting out some basics about moving to Estonia with kids: how the kindergarten and school system works, what kind of leisure and sport activities are for kids and different cultural adaptation programmes available for your family.
Perhaps also you are starting a family, so the consultant can shed some light on how the parental leave works, where you can get questions related to insurance conditions solved, health insurance for the family and so on.
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.
Questions about how public transportation works here, what to keep in mind when looking for a place to rent, is it possible to change your drivers license, and all you are wondering about Estonia, we can help put your mind at ease.
Integration Foundation specialist can help guide you in the right direction, share some insiders information about how things work in Estonia as well as perhaps giving you a tip or two that might make your life easier.
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.
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.
Every person residing in Estonia has to register their address of residence. EU citizen 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, 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. In case 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.
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.
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!
During this consultation, provided by the Integration Foundation, you can get essential information regarding Estonian language learning possibilities and topics related to your adjusting to the Estonian society.
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.
During this consultation, provided by the Integration Foundation, you can get essential information regarding Estonian language learning possibilities and topics related to your adjusting to the Estonian society.
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.
This consultation provided by the Integration Foundation will guide you through the adaptation process of your (future) foreign employee to Estonia. Topics which could be covered:
- • Integration
- • Language courses