Steps to Estonia
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Arrival in Estonia
There are direct flights between many European cities and Tallinn Airport. The best plane connections are with Helsinki, Copenhagen and Stockholm, with several flights going every day.
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Finding a house or a flat
The Estonian real estate market offers many possibilities for both rental and buy. There are a great number of real estate agencies, which usually charge a fee in the amount of one month’s rent.
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Entry & residence
Different rules about residence and work in Estonia apply to citizens of the EU and to citizens of third countries. The length of your stay also influences which rules you have to follow.
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Registration of a place of residence
Registering one’s place of residence offers some benefits. EU citizens who have been registered at a local government have the right to vote in local and EU Parliament elections.
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Finding a job for the partner
The most common ways for finding a job in Estonia are with the help of friends, through advertisements, people search companies and with the help of the Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund.
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Day care centres and schools
The Estonian day care system provides opportunities for families in which both spouses work. There are day-care facilities for children under the age of 3, which are called crèches.
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Daily life
Should you wonder what to bring to Estonia, a pair of rubber boots (in autumn) and mosquito-repellents (in summer) would certainly come in handy. What else should you know? Read on.
The following section provides information about arrival to Estonia, entry and residence regulations, taxation issues, daily life, health and family to all foreign researchers prior to the move to Estonia and after arrival.
Please do not hesitate to contact the EURAXESS Services Centres if you need further help.


