Expat Guide to Living in Tallinn

Whether you're already living in Tallinn or preparing to move to Tallinn, our Expat Guide to Living in Estonia offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Tallinn. For answers to specific questions, visit our Estonia Forum to talk with expats in Tallinn.

More Culture Shock Reports for Tallinn

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Tallinn handle it can be very comforting. Below are some of the responses from expats in Tallinn:

Culture Shock in Tallinn, Estonia

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More Living in Tallinn Reports

What are people's priorities in Tallinn - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Below are some of the responses from expats in Tallinn:

Living in Tallinn, Estonia

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Moving Overseas Report

What should you take with you when you move to Tallinn? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Tallinn? Help others moving to Tallinn by filling out our Moving Overseas Report.

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Reviews of Schools in Tallinn

Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators in Tallinn. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Below are some of the reviews from expats in Tallinn:

International School of Estonia in Tallinn, Estonia

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Tallinn. If you are already living in Tallinn, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

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Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Tallinn by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

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Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Tallinn? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Tallinn by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

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Working Abroad Report

What's it like to find a job in Tallinn? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Tallinn? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

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Are Expats Returning Home due to the Coronavirus Pandemic?

We surveyed expats and asked if they are returning home or making plans to repatriate due to the coronavirus pandemic. The majority of expats said that felt safer staying put or were unable to repatriate due to travel restrictions.

Expats Report Experiences Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Expats are reporting their experiences abroad amid the coronavirus outbreak and, as always, demonstrating the inherent resilience that imbues the expat spirit.

Expats are reporting their experiences abroad amid the coronavirus outbreak and, as always, demonstrating the inherent resilience that imbues the expat spirit....

Health Care in New York City

New York City is widely regarded as one of the best places in the world for specialized health care. Here are some important medical resources for expats living in New York City.

New York City is widely regarded as one of the best places in the world for specialized health care. Here are some important medical resources for expats living in New York City....