MITTEE-MITT-07
MITTEKODANIKUD — Age-65+ Language Exemption (KodS § 34 — oral exam only)
Citizenship in Estonia
- Eligibility
- Naturalization applicants aged 65+ are exempt from the full § 8 Estonian language written examination. Exemption reduces to oral conversation demonstration only (VC-E2-002: does NOT provide full language waiver). Primarily benefits elderly MITTEKODANIKUD who struggle to attain B1 written competency. § 9 civics requirement NOT waived. Combined with § 33 pre-1990 settler waiver for the oldest aging cohort.
- Timeline
- standard
- Renunciation
- Not required
Informational summary compiled from primary legal sources — not legal advice. Citizenship law changes; verify with the competent authority before acting. Last verified 2026-05-06.
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