A residence permit for non-EU students admitted to a recognised Estonian educational institution, valid for the duration of studies. Study permits are exempt from the immigration quota, and holders may work part-time if studies are not disrupted.
Third-country nationals enrolled full-time at a recognised Estonian educational institution.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
Yes. Non-EU graduates can generally stay for an extra nine months after graduation to find a job in Estonia.
Yes. Students can work without a separate work permit, as long as the work does not interfere with full-time studies.
You must show sufficient income of at least four times the official subsistence level, plus valid health insurance.
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss students whose studies last more than a year and who do not already hold another Estonian residence permit.
This residence permit is for non-EU students admitted to a recognised Estonian educational institution, valid for the duration of studies. Study permits are exempt from the immigration quota, and holders may work part-time if studies are not disrupted.
It is issued for the duration of full-time studies, up to a maximum of five years, depending on the program.
Your permit is tied to active full-time study, so interrupting or abandoning your studies can lead to losing the permit.