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Relocating to 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