An EU Citizen's Right of Residence
From the August 1, 2006 the new Citizen of European Union Act entered into force which changed the terms for settling in Estonia of citizens of member states of the European Union, the European Economic Area, the Swiss Confederation (hereinafter 'EU citizens') and their family members who are citizens of third countries and the procedures necessary for it. EU citizens who resided in Estonia on August 1, 2006 on the basis of a residence permit shall be considered as EU citizens who have the right of residence in Estonia.

In order to obtain the right of temporary residence, EU citizens must register themselves as citizens of Viljandi within three months from the date of entering Estonia. That can be done in the City Council Office in Viljandi, Laidoneri plats 5, room 1.
Contact: Ms. Lea Tobreluts
Phone +372 435 4743
E-mail: lea.tobreluts@viljandi.ee

Opening hours:
Mon-Wed 8 am - 12 am; 1pm - 5 pm
Thu 8 am - 12 am; 1 pm - 6 pm
Fri 8 am - 12 am; 1 pm - 4 pm

Required documents for the registration:

• the identity document of an applicant;
• a tenancy contract.
  

Please read more about registration of residence:
http://www.siseministeerium.ee/35797

Within the period of one month from the acquisition of the right of temporary residence, you must contact personally the Migration Office to apply for an identity card which certifies your right of temporary residence.
Required documents for the identity card:

• the application form (you do not have to complete the application form before you go to the Migration Office);
• the identity document of an applicant;
• a coloured photograph sized 40x50 mm;
• a document certifying the payment of the state fee.
  

EU citizens must pay the state fee of 30.67 EUR.
After the registration the right of permanent residence is granted for a period of five years.

Migration Office in Viljandi (Kodakondsus- ja Migratsiooniameti Viljandimaa osakond):
Vabaduse plats 6, Viljandi
Reception hours:
Mon-Fri  9 am - 5 pm
NB! Closed on last Friday of every month.

For more information please check the website of Citizenship and Migration Board:
http://www.mig.ee/index.php/mg/eng/residence_permits/european_union_citizen_s_right_of_residence and
http://www.politsei.ee/en/teenused/right-of-residence/eu-citizen/

28/03/2011