Useful Contacts
🏛️Embassy
Embassy of Iran in Helsinki
Iranian Embassy in Finland - Nearest embassy for Estonian residents - Consular services including passport renewal, power of attorney, birth certificates
🏛️Government
Police and Border Guard Board (PPA)
Responsible for issuing and renewing residence permits, ID cards and all border affairs
Tax and Customs Board (EMTA)
Main authority for tax matters, business registration, customs and social insurance - Minimum wage 2026: €886/month
Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund (Töötukassa)
Provider of unemployment insurance, employment assistance, job retraining and career counseling
Estonian Migration Department (part of PPA)
For work permit applications, residence renewal and immigration matters
👥Community
IranianEstonia Channel
Persian-language social media channel - Estonian news in Persian and practical information for Iranians in Estonia
🤝Support
Estonian Health Insurance Fund (Haigekassa)
Public health insurance coverage for all persons with residence and employment permits in Estonia
Estonian Social Security Board (Sotsiaalkindlustusamet)
Responsible for social benefits, retirement pensions, family allowances and rehabilitation
🚨Emergency
Emergency Number 112
Unified emergency number for police, ambulance and fire department - 24/7 - can be dialed without SIM card