New EU Blue Card Rules Implemented

At a Glance

Estonia has introduced more relaxed EU Blue Card rules. Key changes include:

• new professional experience eligibility pathways;
• reduced mandatory employment contract durations;
• relaxed rules around changing employers; and
• eased regulations around unemployment.

These reforms are part of Estonia adhering to the requirements of the 2021 EU Blue Card Directive.

The situation

Effective April 15, 2024, Estonia has introduced more relaxed EU Blue Card rules.

A closer look