Family members permanent right of residence

Who is a family member of a citizen of the European Union?

You are considered a family member iff you are an alien who is not a citizen of the EU (except Estonia) and are an EU citizen’s:

• spouse
• child up to 21 years of age or dependant adult child, i.e. dependant child
• spouse’s child up to 21 years of age or dependant adult child, i.e. dependant child
• dependant parent or grandparent
• spouse’s dependant parent or grandparent
• dependant or member of household under a common household in the country of departure
• other dependant person or person who needs care by EU citizen.

What is the permanent right of residence?

The permanent right of residence is the right to reside in Estonia indefinitely.

What conditions must I meet to apply for a permanent right of residence?

You may apply for the permanent right of residence to reside in Estonia indefinitely, if you are an EU citizens family member who has lived in Estonia continuously for 5 consecutive years and your place of residence is registered in Estonia. An EU citizens family member who has been granted the right of permanent residence in Estonia is a permanent resident of Estonia.