Tallinna Rändekeskus /Tallinn Migration Centre

09/06/2026

In case you missed it... On Wednesday, June 10 the sirens will sound. There's no danger and there's nothing to worry about; it's just routine testing to make sure everything works as it should.

This nationwide test of the emergency notification system will take place between 15:00 and 15:10 on 10.06. The siren network will be activated, app notifications will be sent, and banner text will be shown on ERR channels. The Rescue Board will send a reminder via SMS shortly before it starts so you're not startled by the siren sound.

Please, share this with your friends and family so they don't panic.

For more information: olevalmis.ee, kriis.ee, and 1247.

Stay informed, stay prepared, stay safe.

08/06/2026

🚨 Our good partners from Estonian Migration Advice remind about NEW RULES FOR CHANGING EMPLOYER in Estonia with a residence permit for employment

In many cases, YOU NO LONGER NEED TO APPLY FOR A NEW RESIDENCE PERMIT when changing jobs.

Your new employer must submit:
• an application for registering the job change;
• permission from the Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund (if required);
• a copy of your passport data page.
📌 The new employer must also meet the salary requirement valid at the time of submitting the application.
📌 You may start working for the new employer only after your employer has received a positive decision from the Police and Border Guard Board.

The application is usually processed within 30 days.

Permission from the Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund is not required:
• if you change position within the same company;
• or if you have already lived and worked in Estonia for at least 12 continuous months with the same residence permit for employment before changing employer.

Always make sure you continue meeting the conditions of your residence permit.

Please follow our friends from Estonian Migration Advice to stay updated on the topics connected to the residence permits.

03/06/2026

🌿 Peer-to-peer meetings are available at Tallinn Migration Centre still in June. You can join either individual 1:1 meetings or group meetings, depending on what kind of support feels right for you.

It’s also still possible to join groups for the second session, so it’s not too late to take part.

📍 Location: Endla 8
💬 Languages: English, Russian, Estonian, Farsi, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Arabic, Ukrainian, Italian, Dari, Spanish, Malay, Tamil, German and Belarusian
✅ Cost: Free of charge
📩 Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/1fCsFTW5T3

Peer-to-peer meetings offer a safe and supportive space to share experiences, feel heard and find practical ways to cope with settling into life in Estonia.

More information:
https://www.tallinn.ee/en/randekeskus/peer-counselling

The service is funded through the ESF+ project “Development and Implementation of Social Services Supporting the Integration, Including Adaptation, of Immigrants in the City of Tallinn”, project No. 2021–2027.4.09.25-0109.

27/05/2026

📢 Interested in obtaining Estonian citizenship?

Join a free online information session organised by the Integration Foundation (Integratsiooni Sihtasutus) where they will introduce the support opportunities available on the journey to becoming an Estonian citizen.

📅 3 June at 10:00
💬 In English
💻 Online
✅ Registration is now open in the self-service portal

During the session, you will learn about:
▪️ free Estonian language learning opportunities
▪️ training courses on the Constitution and Citizenship Act
▪️ exam registration and the citizenship application process
▪️ study allowances and other available support

Obtaining Estonian citizenship is an important part of integration and helps strengthen the connection with Estonia for people who have made this country their home.

Register here 👉 https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/16183

27/05/2026

DID YOU KNOW...? That we offer INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION SERVICES at the Tallinn Migration Centre? For FREE! 🎉

If you need interpretation or translation support while you adapt to your new life in Estonia, we can help.

• We offer both interpretation and translation services, provided based on essential need (e.g. employment-related matters, legal issues, healthcare appointments, counselling, etc.).
• We offer interpretation and translation to/from English, Russian, Arabic, French, and Spanish.

• This service is for new international residents (up to 5 years in Estonia), people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and returnees who are residents of Tallinn (18+ only).

💰 Cost: FREE of charge
📌 Please note: Requests must be submitted at least 14 days in advance
👉For more info:
https://www.tallinn.ee/en/randekeskus/interpretation-service

📌 Share this with your network, someone might need help.

25/05/2026

📢 New addition to our Peer-to-Peer Group Meetings at the Tallinn Migration Centre.

🌿 In addition to individual peer-to-peer meetings, we also have upcoming group meetings where people can connect, share experiences and feel supported. 💛

📍 Location: Endla 8
💬 Languages: English, Russian, and Persian
✅ The service is free of charge
📩 To register: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=cHXIZv8p3U2dy47ZXTkZ9wQ7pGDDx45MqKD1uCXXvGtURDZCUzhHM0xUSjUzRENZMThIVDRQWkpCTi4u&route=shorturl

Upcoming group topics include:
• Coping with media-related anxiety
• Belonging, loneliness and social contact in a new environment
• Language, confidence and sense of belonging
• Coping with depression and anxiety through creativity
• Settling into Life in Estonia

More information: https://www.tallinn.ee/en/randekeskus/peer-counselling

The service is funded through ESF+ project “Development and Implementation of Social Services Supporting the Integration, Including Adaptation, of Immigrants in the City of Tallinn”, project No. 2021–2027.4.09.25-0109

25/05/2026

"Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to advance" - Anthony J. D'Angelo.

We periodically take time to upskill because we believe in continuous learning and improvement. This ensures our services and competence meets and exceeds your expectations, as well as global standards.

As a result, on Tuesday 26 May, 2026 our doors will be closed.

Wednesdays as usual are non-client days but because we'll still be learning new ways to provide better services to you, we recommend sending emails only on Wednesday 27th May. Our phone lines will be on silent mode.

In summary:
26.05.2026 - we are CLOSED
27.05.2026 - EMAILS ONLY. No phone calls.

Visit our website for answers to FAQs: https://www.tallinn.ee/en/randekeskus

21/05/2026

🫧🚰Discover Estonia’s waters – and be part of protecting them!

Did you know that Estonia has thousands of lakes, rivers, and streams—but only a small part of them are regularly monitored? That’s why everyone’s help matters! In fact, official monitoring covers only about 3% of lakes and 14% of rivers, so citizen observations are extremely valuable.

👉 With the platform veestik.info, you can easily join water observation (even without prior experience!) and contribute to science and environmental protection.

✨ Why join?

🔵 Help protect Estonia’s nature and drinking water
🔵 Support scientists with real-life data
🔵 Raise awareness about environmental changes
🔵 Become part of a community of volunteers of Veestik.info

📱 How to get started?

1️⃣ First, register as an observer on the website
2️⃣ Find a waterbody on the map
3️⃣ Add your observation (description, photo, or simple details)
4️⃣ That’s it – even a small contribution makes a difference!

💡 You don’t need to be an expert—anyone can participate, and most observations can be done with just your phone.

👉 The platform is also available in English, so it’s easy to use if Estonian is not your first language.

🙌 Whether you are new in Estonia or have lived here for years, this is a great way to explore nature, learn something new, and contribute to your community.

🌱 Let’s protect Estonia’s waters together – one observation at a time!

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20/05/2026

📢 Your voice matters — help improve support for migrant women in Estonia

Are you a woman with a migration background living in Estonia?
We want to hear from you.

Our good partners Balti Uuringute Instituut together with International House of Tartu are launching a study to better understand:

🔘What kinds of intimate partner violence migrant women may face
🔘What support is truly needed
🔘How services can be improved and made more accessible

💔 Violence against women is still a serious issue across Estonia and Europe — but the experiences of migrant women are often overlooked. Language barriers, legal status, financial challenges, and limited support networks can make things even harder.
👉 That’s why your experience and perspective are so important.
📝 Take the survey here:
https://tinyurl.com/MigrantWomensExperiences
🤝 You can also take part in co-creation workshops and info sessions to help shape real solutions:
https://tinyurl.com/workshopsondomesticabuse
Together, we can build safer, more inclusive support systems for everyone 🌍✨
Please share this post to help us reach more women who should be heard 🙏

19/05/2026

🤝Meetings take place both individually or in groups.

🌍 For individual meetings, the languages include English, Russian, Estonian, Farsi, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Arabic, Ukrainian, Italian, Dari, Spanish, Malay, Tamil, German, and Belarusian

Contact us at [email protected]

Peer counselling at TMC

Are you, or someone you know new to Tallinn, adapting to life in Estonia, or looking for support from someone who understands the migration journey from lived experience?

Peer counselling can support you with:
🔸adapting to life in Estonia
🔸feeling isolated or overwhelmed
🔸finding the right services
🔸coping with stress, anxiety, or grief
🔸building confidence and independence

Counselling can take place one-to-one or in a group. It is provided by trained peer counsellors with migration backgrounds, working under supervision.

🗣️Languages include English, Russian, Estonian, Farsi, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Arabic, Ukrainian, Italian, Dari, Spanish, Malay, Tamil, German, and Belarusian, depending on availability.

Please contact us at Tallinn Migration Centre by phone, email, or by visiting the center📩📞.
Please share this with someone who may benefit.

Funded by ESF+ through the project “Development and Implementation of Social Services Supporting the Integration, Including Adaptation, of Immigrants in the City of Tallinn”

More information: https://www.tallinn.ee/en/randekeskus/peer-counselling