Health insurance
Your Estonian health insurance coverage should become effective approximately two weeks after the signing of your employment contract. If you wish to double-check if your Estonian health insurance is valid, you can contact the Health Insurance Fund. Information on how to confirm the validity of your health insurance can be found here: Health Insurance.
It is necessary to find and register with a family doctor. Your family doctor will serve as your primary healthcare provider. While locating an English-speaking physician may require some effort, it is certainly feasible by following the guidance outlined on the following website.
Information regarding the selection or change of your family doctor (perearst) in Estonia can be found at the following link: Choosing your family doctor
In the event of urgent medical needs, please proceed to the nearest emergency department, which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at major hospitals throughout Estonia:
- Tallinn: North Estonia Medical Centre (PERH) or East Tallinn Central Hospital (ITK)
- Tartu: Tartu University Hospital
- Pärnu: Pärnu Hospital
- Narva: Narva Hospital
Please be advised that no referral is required to access emergency services. In life-threatening situations, dial the emergency number 112 immediately. For less urgent or minor health concerns, you may contact the general practitioners’ advisory line by dialing 1220, which is available around the clock.
For prompt, convenient medical assistance, you may consider using Salu, a digital healthcare service operating in Estonia. Salu provides online consultations with English-speaking, qualified medical professionals.
! Please note that for the purpose of your D visa application, it is advisable to procure private health insurance for the initial period, for example, one-two months, which can be arranged, for example, through the following providers: