Estonian family benefits (peretoetused) are granted to people living in Estonia. For digital nomads, eligibility depends on meeting the Estonian tax residency requirement, meaning the person must spend at least 183 days in Estonia within a 12-month period.
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For a child born in Estonia whose parents meet all statutory conditions for receiving family benefits, a proactive notification of entitlement is sent to the parent's email (via SKA self-service) after the child's birth.
Additionally, family benefits can be applied for via:
The processing time for family benefit applications depends on various factors. It is possible to apply for family benefits retroactively for up to 6 months from the date the entitlement arises.
The official decision period for granting family benefits is 10 working days from the date all required documents are received.
In addition to the general family benefits such as childbirth allowance, child allowance, parental benefit, and parental leave, a parent whose child’s birth certificate does not include the other parent’s name, or whose other parent has been declared wanted by the Police and Border Guard Board, is entitled to the single parent’s child allowance .
The Estonian state offers various family benefits for households with children, which depend on the number of children, their ages, and the family composition.
Family Benefits
Estonian family benefits depend on the number of children, their ages, and the family composition.
Estonian youth living abroad have access to a variety of programs and events that help strengthen their connection to Estonia and their heritage. For example, the Global Estonian Youth Network (ÜENV) connects and supports young Estonians abroad by organizing meetups, projects, and information exchange.
