Estonia family reunification visa
1 current source-backed family reunification 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 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family-based stay with accompanying spouse or family member | An 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. | 2026-07-16 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family-based stay with accompanying spouse or family member | Application fee (estonian sponsor domestic) | 115 EUR | Official source |
| Family-based stay with accompanying spouse or family member | Application fee (issuance, estonian sponsor foreign mission document) | 20 EUR | Official source |
| Family-based stay with accompanying spouse or family member | Application fee (estonian sponsor foreign mission) | 145 EUR | Official source |
| Family-based stay with accompanying spouse or family member | Application fee (regular tpr domestic) | 225 EUR | Official source |
| Family-based stay with accompanying spouse or family member | Application fee (issuance, regular tpr foreign mission document) | 20 EUR | Official source |
| Family-based stay with accompanying spouse or family member | Application fee (regular tpr foreign mission) | 255 EUR | Official source |
| Family-based stay with accompanying spouse or family member | Processing time (standard, legal maximum) | 90 days | Official source |
| Family-based stay with accompanying spouse or family member | First permit valid for | 60 months | Official source |
| Family-based stay with accompanying spouse or family member | Family member may work | yes | Official source |
| Family-based stay with accompanying spouse or family member | Sponsor's income required | 792 EUR | Official source |
| Family-based stay with accompanying spouse or family member | Where to apply | at a consulate or 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Family-based stay with accompanying spouse or family member | The 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 |