Estonia citizenship
1 current source-backed citizenship pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-16
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estonian citizenship by naturalisation | Naturalisation generally requires an applicant aged 15 or over to hold long-term residence or permanent residence, have lived in Estonia for at least 8 years including the last 5 permanently, have lawful permanent income, pass B1 Estonian and pass the Constitution and Citizenship Act examination. | 2026-07-16 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estonian citizenship by naturalisation | Application fee (naturalisation) | 150 EUR | Official source |
| Estonian citizenship by naturalisation | Years of residence required (general) | 8 years | Official source |
| Estonian citizenship by naturalisation | Language level required | B1 (Estonian) | Official source |
| Estonian citizenship by naturalisation | Other citizenship may be kept | Conditional: Naturalisation normally requires release from prior citizenship; a statutory exception applies to some international-protection beneficiaries who cannot renounce it while the circumstances in the country of origin remain unchanged. | Official source |
| Estonian citizenship by naturalisation | Where to apply | in the country | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Estonian citizenship by naturalisation | The Estonian Ministry of the Interior states that Estonian citizens have the EU-citizen right to work without a work permit anywhere in the European Union. | Official source |