EU/EEA/Swiss free movement (right of residence) (Elamisõigus)
EU/EEA/Swiss free movement (right of residence) is a residence route in Estonia (Libera circolazione UE / AELS). Register residence with local government within 3 months; ID card; permanent right after 5 yrs. Citizenship 8 yrs residence + Estonian B1 + constitution test; no dual citizenship.
EU residence rights and relocation planning →Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 8 years.
How holders are taxed
22% flat; company profits untaxed until distributed
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categoria | Libera circolazione UE / AELS |
|---|---|
| Investimento | — |
| Tasse (famiglia) | CHF 30 |
| Reddito / anno | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Soggiorno min. | 0 |
| Residenza perm. | 5 |
| Cittadinanza | 8 |
| Lavoro | yes |
| Ammessi | EU/EEA/CH only |
| Imposte | 22% flat; company profits untaxed until distributed |
| Stato al | 2026-10 |
Solo informazione generale – non è consulenza fiscale, legale, migratoria, d'investimento o finanziaria, né un rapporto con il cliente. Dati semplificati, indicativi e forse non aggiornati. Verificate sempre con l'autorità ufficiale e un professionista abilitato del paese prima di agire. Eventuali link partner sono indicati e possono generarci un compenso.