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"name": "Can Indians apply for an Estonia work visa?",
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"text": "Yes, Indians can apply for an Estonian work visa, provided they have a valid job offer and an employment contract from a verified employer in Estonia. The process of applying for an Estonian work visa from India generally involves obtaining a job offer, for which the Estonian employer must register with the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board. Once the registration is completed, you can apply for a work visa of your choice (Type D or temporary residence permit), depending on your purpose and requirements."
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"name": "How to apply for an Estonian work visa from India?",
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"text": "To apply for an Estonian work visa from India, you must first obtain a job offer from an employer in Estonia. The employer must register the employment contract with the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board. Once the Estonian employer initiates the process, you will be required to arrange the necessary documents for the work visa, schedule an appointment at the nearest Estonian embassy or consulate, attend the interview, submit your application, documents, and biometrics, and complete the fee payment. The final step would be to wait for the Estonian work visa to be processed, which typically takes around 1–2 months, depending on the type of visa you have applied for."
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"text": "The eligibility requirements for an Estonian work visa are as follows:
• A job offer from an employer in Estonia
• Have the skills, experience, and educational qualifications required for the job role
• Have a salary that meets the minimum salary requirements for that job role in Estonia
• An original passport with at least 3 months of validity
• Valid medical insurance
• Clear criminal record"
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"name": "What is the Estonia work visa fees for Indians?",
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"text": "The Estonia work visa fees for Indians are around €100 for a Type D visa and €96 to €125 for a Temporary Residence Permit for Employment (which varies depending on whether you are applying from within Estonia or outside the country). The Estonia work visa fees will also include additional charges such as medical insurance, document translation, and biometrics."
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"name": "What is the processing time for an Estonia work visa?",
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"text": "The processing time for an Estonia work visa may take around 1–2 months, depending on the visa type you have applied for. The time taken to process an Estonian work visa differs based on where you are applying, the type of visa you have chosen, the overall volume of applications at the embassy, and the correctness of your application. It is recommended to apply for an Estonia work visa at least 15–20 days prior to your travel date."
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"text": "No, you cannot apply for an Estonian work visa without a job offer. To qualify for a work visa in Estonia, you must have a valid job offer and an employment contract from a registered Estonian employer. One of the main requirements for applying for an Estonia work visa is a job offer and an employment contract. The employer in Estonia must submit proof that they could not find a suitable candidate to fill the job role and submit an invitation letter to the Estonian authorities."
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"name": "What is the minimum salary required to get an Estonian work visa?",
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"text": "The minimum salary required to obtain an Estonian work visa varies depending on the type of visa you are applying for. The minimum salary required for a residence permit for work in Estonia is around €1,800–€2,000 per month. In contrast, the minimum salary requirements for a Type D visa vary based on the type of job role or profession you are applying for."
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"text": "Yes, Indians are eligible to apply for the EU Blue Card to work in Estonia. However, they cannot apply for it directly from India. To apply for an EU Blue Card, you should first secure a national visa from the nearest Estonian consulate/embassy in India, after which you can enter Estonia with the national visa and then apply for an EU Blue Card."
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"text": "For short-term work, you can stay in Estonia for up to 365 days in a 455-period, only after registering with the Police and Border Guard Board. In cases of longer employment, you will need to apply for a temporary residence permit for employment, which has a validity of up to 5 years and can be extended later."
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"text": "The most in-demand jobs in Estonia for Indians are in the IT, engineering, sales, marketing, and healthcare sectors. Estonia is projected to have around 1 lakh job openings across high-demand sectors in the next five years."
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