Temporary residence permit may be issued to an alien:
- married to a person with permanent residence in Estonia;
- for settling down with a close relative permanently residing in Estonia;
- for working;
- for studies at an Estonian educational institution;
- for business;
- whose permanent legal income ensures his/ her subsistence in Estonia;
- in case of substantial public interest;
- whose application for residence permit is based on an international agreement.
Temporary residence permit may be extended if the basis for the permit has not changed and application is justified. In order to extend temporary residence permit you have to go to the customer service center of Citizenship and Migratsion Bureau of the Prefecture in person.