The Estonian government has approved sanctions that limit the ability of citizens of Russia and Belarus to work or do business in Estonia and stop issuing the relevant visas and residence permits.

This writes ERR, reports "

Interior Minister Christian Jaani noted that the decision was an additional step aimed at avoiding controversy, when international and state sanctions restrict the economy and investments of Russia and Belarus, but at the same time give citizens of these countries a residence permit to do business and work in.

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The state does not cancel existing residence permits and grounds for staying and working in Estonia, and if they exist, the person can also apply for their extension or change of grounds for staying in Estonia in accordance with the law.

Thus, on the basis of a residence permit already issued for work, a citizen of Russia or Belarus can apply for a second residence permit to work for another employer.

If the conditions stipulated by law are not met or the person has violated Estonian law, he or she loses the right to stay in Estonia. For example, a residence permit is revoked if the person incited national, racial, religious or political hatred, incited violence or committed a criminal offense.

It is still possible to come to Estonia for family or humanitarian reasons.