You can apply to be a volunteer in Estonia if you take part in a voluntary service on the basis of an agreement with the entity/organisation responsible for the voluntary service.
If you fulfil the conditions, you will be issued a residence permit or long-stay visa.
Where and how to apply | You may take part in a voluntary service in Estonia within the framework of a youth project or programme recognised by the Ministry of Education and Research. You can apply for a visa or residence permit at the foreign mission of Estonia or, in case you are legally in Estonia (e.g. with a visa), at the Police and Border Guard Board services. You can apply for a residence permit for study purposes in order to take part in a voluntary programme or register your short-term employment at the Police and Border Guard services. Short-term employment is permitted for up to 365 days within 455 consecutive days. |
Documents required | An identity document, a photo, a copy of the voluntary service agreement between the applicant and the agency or association where the purpose of the stay is to participate in a voluntary service within the framework of a youth project or programme recognised by the Ministry of Education and Research. |
Duration of validity of permits/visas | An Estonian long-stay visa may be issued for up to the 365 days. A residence permit may be issued for the duration of the intended stay in Estonia, but for not more than 5 years. |
Appeals | You will receive a written notification for registration or refusal of the registration of a short-term employment within 10 business days or acceptance of your application for residence permit within 60 days. Appeals can be brought to administrative courts or a challenge may be filed against decisions of refusal within ten days from the date of notification of the decision. A decision on the challenge may be contested in an administrative court within the same term. |
Change of status | You may change your status during your legal stay in Estonia and apply for a residence permit at the Police and Border Guard services. |
Family members | Your family members may accompany you and apply for a visa or a residence permit at the Estonian foreign representations or at the Police and Border Guard services under the same conditions as yours. |
Long-term residence | You may apply for a residence permit as a long-term resident after five years of residence on the base of a residence permit. |
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