Migration Law in Estonia

Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws,this monograph on the rules on immigration and right of residence ofnon-nationals in Estonia examines the legal and administrativeconditions for persons not having the citizenship of a State to enter thecountry and to stay and reside there. It provides a survey of the subject thatis both usefully brief and sufficiently detailed to answer most questionslikely to arise in any pertinent legal setting. It follows the commonstructure of all monographs appearing in the International Encyclopaedia forMigration Law, thus allowing easy comparison between the country studies. Asmigration and economic activities are often interlinked, the analysis paysparticular attention to labour market access and regulation of self-employedactivities for non-nationals. The book describes the status of such specificcategories of persons as students, researchers, temporary workers, and asylumseekers, as well as the position of family members, detailing applicablelegislation and providing practical information on administrative procedures,sanctions, and legal remedies and guarantees. The impact of internationalhuman rights law and various bilateral and multilateral agreements isconsidered, along with the broader application of national and local law tonon-citizens in such areas as family relations, labour, social security, andeducation.Lawyers, scholars, practitioners, policymakers, government administrations,and non-governmental organizations involved in the development, practice andstudy of migration law will find this book indispensable. It will be welcomedby lawyers representing parties with interests in Estonia andimmigration specialists in both public and private organizations. Academicsand researchers also will appreciate its value in the study of comparativetrends and harmonization initiatives affecting migrants.