Published: 13.04.2026
Belarusian citizens face restrictions on temporary residence permits and visas for employment or business in Estonia, as well as on registration for short-term employment without a legal basis for stay. Since 31 March 2025, Estonia has not recognized non-biometric Russian passports for entry or visa applications; some residence permit holders had a transitional period until 30 September 2025.
According to the source, Belarusian citizens retain limited access to employment and business migration in Estonia: work residence permits, visas, and short-term employment registration may be unavailable without an existing legal basis for stay. This directly affects people planning to move to Estonia for employment, business, or startup activity, who should verify their residence basis and travel documents in advance. The separate rule on non-biometric Russian passports primarily affects Russian citizens but may matter for mixed-family and work-related routes involving Belarusian nationals. The item is worth attention for Belarusians considering Estonia because the restrictions affect access to the migration status itself.
- 🤔 ey.com