How many years do I need to live in Estonia before I can apply for the long-term resident's (permanent) residence permit?

Estonia's long-term resident's residence permit is the country's permanent residence status. To qualify, you must have resided in Estonia for five consecutive years right before you apply, and you must be holding a valid temporary residence permit at the time of application.

The five years must be lawful residence on a temporary permit, and your address must be entered in the Estonian Population Register. Time spent on certain temporary grounds may be counted differently, so it is worth confirming how your specific years are treated before you apply.