International House of Estonia (IHE) provides you with a wide range of consultation sessions where you can get information about documents, healthcare, language programs etc. and apply for documents that you need for settling in Estonia. We also provide consultations & events for your spouse.
NB! Please note, that some of the consultations are available only on specific days. You can see the available time for each of the consultation when booking it.
See also events that are taking place in IHE.
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.
In order to register the address of residence, following documents are necessary:
• valid passport
• Estonian ID code
• housing contract on your name or house owner’s agreement
As we are 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.
The aim of the business consultation is to provide information regarding business environment in Estonia. We can help you with following topics:
Career counselling helps you to make professional decisions and plan your career in Estonia. Counselling comprises topics related to studies, work and choosing a specialisation. We help you to 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 or advise you on how to write it.
This consultation will help you to gather information regarding relocation of your (future) foreign employee to Estonia. It is possible to conduct the consultation in person at the International House of Estonia or via Skype.
Topics which could be covered:
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:
NB! For the residence related questions or questions about everyday adaptation, language courses and family integration, please choose the corresponding consultation.
Possible to conduct consultation via Skype or in person at the International House of Estonia.
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 to bring to IHE 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.
Among documents that citizens of non-EU country need to get at first is a residence permit. We offer counselling for the process of obtaining it as well as for extending it, but 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:
NB! For migration or everyday adaptation, language courses and family integration questions, please choose the corresponding consultation.
It is possible to conduct the consultation in person at the International House of Estonia or via Skype.
During this consultation, you can get information regarding various topics related to your settling in Estonia. Please specify the area of your interest while booking an appointment.
• General overview of the Estonian administrative system
• Language programs
• Family
• Everyday life