Services for employers
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Finding talent
International recruitment consultation for employers
Do you have any questions about recruiting from abroad? Have a better understanding of the process by participating in our international recruitment consultation. By having our support, you can ensure that the recruitment process is smooth and successful for both the company as well as the talent.
Publish your job ads on workinestonia.com
All the job offers that have been posted in English to the most popular job portals in Estonia (CV Online, CV Keskus, Euraxess Estonia) are automatically fetched to our website.
However, if you have not posted your job offer on any of these portals, please send us a link to your active job offer via e-mail: [email protected] or use the form link below and we will post it manually. It is also possible to make an automatic connection between your career page and our website.
Useful materials
Get access to free and helpful materials that help you promote Estonia as a great place to work and live. There’s also a marketing toolkit that includes tailored marketing messages, facts and photos and much more.
Value propositions
Work in Estonia aims to be a partner for companies in Estonia, who are ready to embrace international specialists into their teams. These value propositions provide you with information on all the services we provide to companies, regardless of their experience or size.

Hire international students for work or internships
International students (EU and non-EU) do not need an additional work permit to work while studying full time. As long as work does not interfere with their studies, they can legally work as much as they can! A foreign student may stay and work in Estonia for 270 days after the temporary residence permit for studying expires. If a foreign student acquires a degree in Estonia, he can submit an application for a temporary residence permit without the minimum wage criterion. Read more here
Latest events
Work in Estonia regularly hosts events to raise awareness on international recruitment. Check out the webinar recordings for companies on our Youtube Channel.
Start recruiting
Foreign recruitment consultations
Contact us to set up a 1-on-1 meeting with our foreign recruitment adviser who will help you go through the process of foreign recruitment. Ideal for beginners in foreign recruitment.
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Hiring checklist
Have a look at our hiring checklist to see everything you need to know before starting to hire specialists from abroad.
see checklistRoadmap for international recruitment
Use our interactive tool that aims to give a better understanding of foreign recruitment. By answering Yes-No questions, you´ll get a step-by-step overview of what kind of requirements you have to fulfil for foreign recruitment and what kind of authorities you have to contact to do so.
At the end of the journey, you can generate a PDF version or share a link of the specific journey via email.
Available in Estonian, English and Russian language.
Made in cooperation between the Institute of Baltic Studies (IBS) and Work in Estonia (WiE), with the help of Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PPA).
Sample documents in English
We have prepared sample contracts in English. Feel free to use them.
Updated on 8 January 2020.International House of Estonia (IHE)
A cosy place in Tallinn provides a wide range of consultation and public authority services for international newcomers in Estonia as well as local employers.
International House of Estonia opened its doors in November 2018.

Address: Valukoja 8, Ülemiste City. Please book an appointment online.
- Employee adaptation & language consultation (30 min)
- Migration consultation for employers (30 min)
- Address of residence (residence registration) (30 min)
- Business counselling (45 min)
- Career counselling (45 min)
- Personal ID code (30 min)
- Residence permit – consultation (30 min)
- Settle in consultation (90 min)
Relocation guide
To help all newcomers settle in smoothly, we have published a special handbook “Relocation Guide to Estonia”. It covers the most important topics such as housing, education, transportation, healthcare, taxes and much more. Available in English and Russian, both in print and online.
If you would like to have free copies of Relocation Guide at your office, please contact us: [email protected]

Settle in Estonia programme
The programme consists of 8 different modules, including A1 language course. Participation in the programme is free.
Counselling and support in organising the Estonian language studies
- analyse the reasons for learning Estonian and set goals for studies
- set the length (volume) and intensity of the language course
- to find a teacher and agree on the content of the studies (topics, areas of work, etc.).
Join our Facebook group
Join the conversation by being a part of our Facebook group Work in Estonia HR Community. In the group, you can stay up to date with the latest information about foreign recruitment in Estonia and connect with other recruiters to share your experiences and best practices.
Attend foreign recruitment meetups
At our foreign recruitment meetups we have visited companies in Estonia to hear about their experience with foreign recruitment. CEOs, HR managers and recruiters are all welcome to join.
Have a look at the upcoming events on Facebook and join! During the pandemic, we have postponed all meetups.
Events are organised in cooperation with Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Watch the video series of previous foreign recruitment meetups on our Youtube channel. See all videos on Youtube channel (11)
For spouse and family
Spouse programme
A free specialised career consultation service is offered to the spouses of foreign specialists coming to Estonia. Consultations take place at the International House of Estonia. Share the opportunity among your co-workers.
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Career counselling
Career counselling helps you to make professional decisions and plan your career in Estonia. We help you to gain knowledge about the Estonian labour market and provide you with tips on being more successful in your job hunt. Book an appointment online.
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