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Estonia's permanent residence permit for third-country nationals after five continuous years on a temporary permit. It has indefinite validity but requires Estonian language proficiency at B1 level and meeting integration requirements.
Third-country nationals with five continuous years of residence in Estonia on a temporary residence permit.
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Both give permanent residence in Estonia; EU long-term resident status additionally makes it easier to move to and settle in other EU member states.
Yes. Long-term resident status can be revoked after extended absence from Estonia or from the EU, so long absences are a real risk.
Yes. You generally need Estonian language skills at B1 level, proven by an exam or by education completed in Estonian.
This is Estonia's permanent residence permit, available after five continuous years on a temporary permit. It has indefinite validity but requires Estonian language proficiency at B1 level and meeting integration requirements.
The long-term resident status itself is granted permanently, though the physical residence card has its own expiry and must be renewed.
Yes, you need health insurance cover and a stable, legal income sufficient to live in Estonia.
You must have lived in Estonia for five years immediately before applying, on the basis of a temporary residence permit.
