Post-Brexit Guidance Provided For UK Nationals

• Published date: 10 February 2021
• Subject Matter: Government, Public Sector, Constitutional & Administrative Law
• Law Firm: Envoy Global, Inc.
• Author: Ms Lucy Halse

Key Points

• The Estonian government has provided new post-Brexit guidance for UK nationals
• UK nationals who were Estonian residents before December 31 2020 can prove their existing residency rights with an ID card
• UK nationals with an Article 50 permit and their family members can accrue time towards permanent residency
• Individuals seeking Estonian residency can register their residency as UK nationals through March 31, 2021
• Application fees apply for residence permits
• Posted and cross-border workers can continue working without residency through March 31, 2021
• Cross-border workers and posted workers may need work authorization starting April 1, 2021

Overview

The Estonian government has provided updates for UK nationals in Estonia following the Brexit transition.

What are the Changes?

UK nationals who are seeking Estonian residency can register their residency as EU nationals through March 31, 2021. UK nationals who were residents of Estonia before December 31, 2020 can prove their existing residency rights with an ID card. UK...