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EU Blue Card Visa

The EU Blue Card is a work and residence permit for highly qualified non-EU nationals with a higher education degree and a binding job offer or employment contract in Estonia. Requires salary at least 1.5 times the average gross annual salary in Estonia. Exempted from the annual immigration quota that affects regular TRPs. Valid for up to 4 years (or duration of employment contract + 3 months). After 18 months, holders can move to another EU member state to work. Provides path to permanent residence and eventually citizenship. Family members can accompany Blue Card holder and have access to the labor market.

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Processing Time

2-3 months

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Cost

€350 (in Estonia) or €380 (at embassy)

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Duration

Up to 4 years

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Work Rights

Full work rights, EU mobility after 18 months

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Renewability

Renewable based on continued employment

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Higher education qualification (3+ years study)
  • 2Job offer with salary 1.5x Estonian average
  • 3Valid employment contract
  • 4Health insurance
  • 5Clean criminal record

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