Weapons permits for individuals

A parallel weapons permit is needed if you wish to use a weapon owned by another person.

Before applying

If you wish to obtain a parallel weapons permit, do the following before applying for it:

• ask for a written consent from the owner of the weapon

Applying for a parallel weapons permit through the self-service portal

Apply for a parallel weapons permit using the self-service portal at https://relvataotlus.politsei.ee/.

We recommend using Google Chrome to access the self-service portal.

You can pay the state fee in the self-service portal by online banking.

Upload copies of the required documents:

• a medical certificate not older than 3 months issued by a general practitioner
• a certificate confirming completion of first aid training
• a written consent of the owner of the weapon to use his/her weapon under a parallel weapons permit
• a hunting certificate if you need the weapon for hunting
• a document certifying membership of a sports organisation if you need the weapon to engage in sports

Applying for a parallel weapons permit at a service office

In case you wish to submit an application at a service office, pay the state fee before proceeding to the service office.

Take the following with you when you go to a service office:

• an identity document
• a written consent of the owner of the weapon to use his/her weapon under a parallel weapons permit
• a medical certificate, if you are applying for the first time
• an application – you may fill it in at the service office or complete it beforehand

The first time you are applying for a parallel weapons permit, you must pass a weapons examination and submit a document certifying completion of first aid training.

First aid training of at least 16 hours must be provided by a healthcare professional who has completed a training course for first aid trainers and holds a corresponding certificate. Check whether the trainer you found is listed in the register of healthcare professionals.

Police officers, assistant police officers, prison officers, as well as active-duty service personnel and active members of the Defence League are not required to submit a medical certificate or document certifying completion of first aid training.

If you do not have a weapons permit to handle this type of weapon, you must also pass a weapons examination.

If you are a foreigner residing in Estonia on the basis of a residence permit or the right of residence and you wish to obtain a parallel weapons permit on the basis of a weapons permit issued by another country, you must, when applying for the first time, also submit a copy of the foreign weapons permit that is translated and certified by an apostille certificate (unless an international agreement provides otherwise).

If you are a foreigner residing in Estonia on the basis of a residence permit or the right of residence who does not have a weapons permit issued by another country and wishes to apply for a parallel weapons permit in Estonia, you must, when applying for the first time, also submit a criminal record statement issued by a competent authority of your home country, that is translated and certified by an apostille certificate (unless an international agreement provides otherwise).