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Estonia family reunification visa

1 current source-backed family reunification pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.

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This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.

Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28

Current route records

RouteConditionsEffective or checkedOfficial source
Family-based stay with accompanying spouse or family memberAn alien may obtain an Estonian temporary residence permit to settle with a spouse who resides in Estonia; the family must be stable and the marriage genuine, with permanent legal income, a registered place of residence and an actual dwelling in Estonia.2026-07-16Official source

Fees, processing times and requirements

Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.

RouteFactValueOfficial source
Family-based stay with accompanying spouse or family memberApplication fee (estonian sponsor domestic)115 EUROfficial source
Family-based stay with accompanying spouse or family memberApplication fee (issuance, estonian sponsor foreign mission document)20 EUROfficial source
Family-based stay with accompanying spouse or family memberApplication fee (estonian sponsor foreign mission)145 EUROfficial source
Family-based stay with accompanying spouse or family memberApplication fee (regular tpr domestic)225 EUROfficial source
Family-based stay with accompanying spouse or family memberApplication fee (issuance, regular tpr foreign mission document)20 EUROfficial source
Family-based stay with accompanying spouse or family memberApplication fee (regular tpr foreign mission)255 EUROfficial source
Family-based stay with accompanying spouse or family memberProcessing time (standard, legal maximum)90 daysOfficial source
Family-based stay with accompanying spouse or family memberFirst permit valid for60 monthsOfficial source
Family-based stay with accompanying spouse or family memberFamily member may workyesOfficial source
Family-based stay with accompanying spouse or family memberSponsor's income required792 EUROfficial source
Family-based stay with accompanying spouse or family memberWhere to applyat a consulate or in the countryOfficial source

Can you work on this route?

Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.

RoutePublished work answerOfficial source
Family-based stay with accompanying spouse or family memberThe destination-specific EU Immigration Portal states that a non-EU citizen holding a residence permit to settle with a spouse or close relative in Estonia is permitted to work without restrictions.Official source

Official sources

  1. Official route conditionswww.riigiteataja.ee · Checked 2026-07-16
  2. Official EE self employed route conditionswww.riigiteataja.ee · Checked 2026-07-16
  3. Long-term residence permitWork in Estonia / Estonian official relocation guide · Checked 2026-07-14
  4. home-affairs.ec.europa.eu work evidencehome-affairs.ec.europa.eu · Checked 2026-08-28