Politics Estonia relaxes immigration rules but raises compliance stakes for employers New measures expand job mobility but increase sanctions for illegal working iStock.com/Joaquin Ossorio-Castillo Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Thursday 18 June 2026 Estonia has loosened several of its immigration rules with reforms that expand work rights, ease employer‑change rules and provide greater stability for foreign nationals. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Politics Government overhaul to boost foreign labour quota in Estonia Assignments Estonia looks to standardise foreign recruitment rules Politics Political divide deepens over Estonia’s immigration and labour reforms Politics Swiss immigration debate far from settled despite rejection of population cap