Estonia is a great place for companies looking to establish a European presence. Thanks to simple visa requirements, many individuals are drawn to the prospect of a job in the country.
No entanto, se a sua empresa está procurando expandir, você precisará saber como obter um visto de trabalho na Estônia para manter a conformidade, evitar multas e aproveitar o talento de uma força de trabalho global.
Types of work visas in Estonia
Estonia has 3 different visa categories:
- Type A: Airport transit visa for those passing through international transit areas of airports within Schengen Area member states.
- Type C: Short-term visa for individuals staying in the Schengen Area for no more than 90 days within a 180-day period.
- Tipo D: Visto de longa permanência usado para entradas únicas ou múltiplas por um período de até 365 dias dentro de meses 12 consecutivos.
Os vistos tipo A e C são vistos Schengen e permitem a entrada em outros estados membros. The type D long-stay visa also allows holders to travel throughout other countries in the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period. However, if the visit involves traveling to multiple Schengen member states within a 2-month period on a type A or C visa, the applicant must submit their application in the country of their main destination.
While there are some exceptions, most employees will apply for a type D long-stay visa. Eles podem fazer isso pessoalmente com uma representação estoniana que lida com pedidos de visto ou no ponto de serviço do Conselho de Polícia e Guarda de Fronteiras no país.
Requirements to obtain Estonia work visas
Employees will need to meet Estonia’s work visa requirements to work legally in the country. The first step is obtaining a job offer from an Estonia-based employer. Companies should also provide a recognized work contract and a letter of invitation that must be submitted to the Police and Border Guard Board. In some cases, the applicant will need permission from the Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund for employment. If the employee is a top specialist, they may need to meet additional requirements.
Processo de aplicação
Companies will need to submit several documents to obtain a long-stay work visa in Estonia, including:
- A travel document issued within the last 10 years, valid for at least 3 months beyond the visa’s expiration date, and containing at least 2 blank pages for visas.
- A completed and signed application form.
- A photo.
- An insurance policy with at least EUR 30,000 coverage for the duration of the stay.
- Documents showing the purpose of the journey, such as a letter from the host, work documents, study documents, proof of family ties, and proof of accommodation.
- Biometrical data, including 10 fingerprints.
- Payment of the visa fee.
Outras considerações importantes
Estonia is a member of the European Union (EU), meaning that citizens of other EU member states, as well as EEA and Swiss nationals, do not need a visa or residence permit to live and work in the country. However, they must register as Estonian residents at the Population Register of Estonia within the first 3 months of their stay. Additionally, within 1 month of completing their residence registration, they must apply for an Estonian ID card.
Starting julho de 2023, international workers renewing their temporary residence permits must demonstrate their Estonian language proficiency. Some applicants are exempt from this language proficiency requirement if they are intra-company transferees, academic staff and researchers, or hold an EU Blue Card.
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Neste momento, a G-P não oferece suporte ao processamento de vistos ou permissões de trabalho neste local específico.
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