Working and living in Tallinn

Tallinn is a city where services are essential for everyday life — residence registration, public transport, healthcare, kindergartens and schools — are organized so that newcomers can settle in easily. 

The city offers well‑functioning public transport, compact neighborhoods and a wide range of leisure opportunities. Tallinn is both calm and Northern‑European, while also being highly international.

Recommendations

Below are the key things you should consider before arrival, during your first weeks, and while settling in. Links are included to help make your relocation easier.

Checklist

Before arriving in Tallinn

• Legal basis for entering Estonia (visa, residence permit, short-term employment etc.)
• Temporary accommodation and initial living budget
• Booking appointments with authorities if necessary

First weeks in Tallinn

• Register your place of residence
• Personal identification code (if required)
• Transport and tickets
• Healthcare – what to arrange immediately and later

Settling in

• Tallinn neighborhoods and long-term rental options
• Family services (kindergarten/school)
• Language learning and integration programmes
• Communities and networks

Recommended Links

Settling in Estonia – Eesti.ee

Work in Estonia – Official guide

International House of Estonia

*This list is not exhaustive but will help you organise your first days in Tallinn.