Temporary Residence Permit for Family Reunification
Estonia
Last updated: December 23, 2025
5 years (renewable)
$193
2 months
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets you move to Estonia to live with your spouse, partner, children, or parents. You need an Estonian citizen or someone legally living in Estonia to sponsor you. Once approved, you can work, study, and travel freely in Europe. This is a family visa, not for work or business. It's designed to keep families together in Estonia. You don't need to speak Estonian or have a job to apply.
Key Benefits
- Work without restrictions
- Bring family members
- Travel 26 European countries without extra visas
- Study in schools and universities
- Access to Estonian healthcare
- Own or rent property
- Path to permanent residency after 5 years
- Path to citizenship with additional requirements
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Valid passport required
- Genuine relationship with Estonian sponsor required
- Clean criminal record required
- Good health required
- Sponsor must earn double living cost amount
- Sponsor must live legally in Estonia
- No history of immigration fraud
- Usually 18+ years old (minors can apply with parental sponsorship)
Financial Requirement
Sponsor must earn double the living cost amount: €200/month minimum for one person, €160 more per additional adult, €240 more per child under 18
Documents
- Valid passportAt least 6 months validity
- Marriage or birth certificateProof of relationship or parentage
- Criminal record checkOfficial document from home country
- Bank statementsLast 6 months for applicant and sponsor
- Proof of accommodationLease agreement or property deed
- Health insuranceValid coverage in Estonia
- Invitation letterFrom Estonian sponsor
- Passport photos2 biometric photos
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.