Estonia. Tallinn. Photo credit: Daryna Hubko / youtube.com
The Estonian authorities decided to lift the ban on extending a residence permit for some university students, scientists and medical workers from Russia and Belarus. The measure will be applicable to those who crossed the border before the start of the military special operation and speak Estonian, TASS reports.
The authorities specified that the list includes Russian and Belarusian students, doctors, dentists and academics who live in Estonia legally. Other requirements include entry into the republic before the start of the military special operation and knowledge of the state language at the B2 level (the exception is made for academic workers).
The named persons will be allowed to obtain a residence permit and stay in Estonia. In particular, this will affect 78 university students who are completing their studies, dozens of doctors with local medical licenses and other specialists.
Last summer, Estonia announced restrictions on the issuance of residence permits and study visas to Russian citizens. In addition, the Russians were deprived of the opportunity to enter the republic with Estonian Schengen visas.
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