EU/EEA/Swiss free movement (right of residence) (Elamisõigus)
EU/EEA/Swiss free movement (right of residence) is a residence route in Estonia (Tự do đi lại EU / EFTA). 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.
| Loại | Tự do đi lại EU / EFTA |
|---|---|
| Đầu tư | — |
| Phí (gia đình) | CHF 30 |
| Thu nhập / năm | — |
| Tài sản | — |
| Lưu trú tối thiểu | 0 |
| Thường trú | 5 |
| Quốc tịch | 8 |
| Làm việc | yes |
| Đối tượng | EU/EEA/CH only |
| Thuế | 22% flat; company profits untaxed until distributed |
| Tính đến | 2026-10 |
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