Ukrainian war refugees

Coming to Estonia

Initial information to Ukrainian citizens and their family members about the opportunities they have to come to Estonia, the necessary documents and contacts.

Staying in Estonia

The Estonian state supports Ukrainian war refugees so that they could adapt here quickly and cope on their own until they can return home. Citizens of Ukraine who are already in Estonia and whose visa or other basis for stay has expired or will expire soon may continue to stay in Estonia temporarily. There is no need to apply for or renew the visa.

Temporary protection

The Estonian state supports Ukrainian war refugees so that they could adapt here quickly and cope on their own until they can return home. From here you will find information about applying for temporary and international protection, renewal of residence permits and renouncing temporary protection.

Leaving Estonia

If you have received temporary protection in Estonia, you may leave Estonia temporarily without having to notify the authorities. If you leave Estonia permanently, you must notify both the local government and the Police and Border Guard Board.

Place of residence

Estonia is a small country and the whole of Estonia is a liveable place. Here you'll find information about finding a permanent place to stay, how to register your place of residence etc.

Working in Estonia

Here you will find information about finding a job in Estonia, registrating yourself as unemployed and also about different options of working: when you have temporary protection and a residence permit, working short-term or doing seasonal work.

Education

Estonia is ready to offer Ukrainians opportunities to continue their education in primary and general education as well as vocational and higher education.

Bringing family members together, missing children

The search service of the Estonian Red Cross is the organisation dealing with reuniting family members that lost contact in the course of the war. Missing children can be reported to the general European helpline 116 000 that answers in Estonia as well.

Security situation in Europe: Q&A

Here you will find questions and answers about the security situation in Europe and its effects on Estonia. The material is being updated!

Please note!

Estonians are very helpful, and many people are happy to assist you. But it is always good to be vigilant as among the benevolent helpers there can be people with less sincere interests, such as deceiving you when offering employment or housing, or those who wish to take advantage of you through seemingly kind propositions.

Some of the people offering their help or operating as volunteers may not have good intentions and may not be acting in your best interests. Some may take advantage of your situation through offering help. Do not accept any help before you make sure what it entails.

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