Useful Services

Below is a list of the main Estonian institutions (with their Estonian names and widespread abbreviations) that might help you as a newcomer.

Authorities

Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (Politsei- ja piirivalveamet; PPA) – short-term employment, residence permits, issuing documents
Migration Advice – supporting foreigners settling in Estonia and being a partner to employers
Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Välisministeerium) – visa requirements, consular info
Estonian Ministry of the Interior (Siseministeerium) – Population Register, residence registration
Estonian Ministry of Education and Research (Haridusministeerium) – education
Estonian Tax and Customs Board (Maksu- ja tolliamet; EMTA) – customs clearance, taxes, employee registration
Estonian Health Insurance Fund (Haigekassa) – health insurance
Estonian Social Insurance Board (Sotsiaalkindlustusamet) – social support, pensions
Local government service offices (Kohalik omavalitsus, KOV) – residence registration, identification code registration
Estonian Road Administration (Maanteeamet; MNT) – car registration, driver’s license
Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund (Töötukassa) – unemployment registration, job search
ENIC/NARIC Centre – evaluation of foreign documents and qualifications
Chamber of Notaries (Notarite Koda) – list of Estonian notaries

EURES Advisers
Integration Foundation
Migration Advice – supporting foreigners settling in Estonia and being a partner to employers

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