Estonian citizenship for an adult

You can apply for Estonian citizenship, if:

• you have a long-term residence permit or the right of permanent residence
• you have lived in Estonia, prior submitting an application, for at least eight years on the ground of a residence permit or by right of residence, of which at least the last five years on a permanent basis
• you have passed the Estonian language proficiency examination (this exam is not required, if you have acquired the basic, secondary or higher education in the Estonian language)
• you have passed the examination of knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia and the Citizenship Act
• you have a permanent legal income
• your place of residence has been registered in the population register of Estonia
• you are loyal to the Estonian state