🇪🇪 Estonia · Naturalisation
Estonian citizenship — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Work experience | 5+ years |
| Language level | B1 |
| Age range | 18–40 |
Duration & renewal
Citizenship possible after 8 years.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.politsei.ee/en/instructions/estonian-citizenship-for-an-adult.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Work experience
https://www.politsei.ee/en/instructions/estonian-citizenship-for-an-adult · verified 2026-06-09
Language level
https://www.politsei.ee/en/instructions/estonian-citizenship-for-an-adult · verified 2026-06-09
Age range
“...have attained 18 years of age...”
Years to citizenship
https://www.politsei.ee/en/instructions/estonian-citizenship-for-an-adult · verified 2026-06-09
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-09.