Estonia intends to ban the submission of documents for residence permits in Russian
The Estonian authorities may prohibit the submission of documents for residence permits in Russian.
This issue is included in the agenda of the Estonian government.
The document states: "A controlled migration policy must ensure the preservation of the Estonian language and culture." The details of the initiative are reported by the ERR television channel.
It is noted that when submitting documents for a residence permit in Estonia, new requirements of the authorities will be taken into account.
Among other things, this concerns mandatory proficiency in Estonian at a level of at least A2.
Earlier, Estonian Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas said that the country would increase supervision of the transition of Russian schools to the Estonian language of instruction.
Questions and Answers (FAQ)
Question 1 : Who can obtain a residence permit in Estonia?
Answer : A residence permit in Estonia is granted to foreigners and stateless persons, allowing them to legally reside and work in the country.
Question 2 : How to maintain a permanent residence permit in Estonia?
Answer : In order not to lose your permanent residence permit, you must actually live in Estonia and fulfill all requirements so that your residence permit is not cancelled.
Question 3 : How long can you be absent from Estonia with a residence permit?
Answer : If the residence permit has expired or has not been extended, you can stay in Estonia for up to 270 days and continue to work during this period.
