According to the Estonian Citizenship Act, Estonian citizenship is acquired by birth if at least one of the parents is a citizen of Estonia at the time of child’s birth. This rule also applies retrospectively. In other words, if one of your ancestors had children while being an Estonian citizen, then all their descendants may be eligible for Estonian citizenship by birth.
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To apply for a first Estonian passport or ID card for a child aged 12 or older, or for an adult, you must submit the application in person at an Estonian embassy, consulate, or the Police and Border Guard Board in Estonia. Fingerprints and identity verification are required. You will need:
For adult learners, the Estonian online course Keeleklikk is a good fit.
This course consists of two parts:
There are many ways to learn Estonian from abroad, including online courses and local language classes offered by Estonian organizations and schools around the world.
Popular online platforms such as Keeleklikk, E-koolikott, and guided courses through Üleilmakool provide learning materials for different age groups and language levels.
The Globalestonian.com portal regularly features updated information about both online and in-person Estonian language learning opportunities for children and adults.
There can be various reasons why an application is rejected, depending on the specific grant or scholarship program. The most common reasons include:
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