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Estonia Moves to Ban Property Sales to Russians, Belarusians

1/31/2026

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Estonia will ban Russian and Belarusian citizens without permanent residency from purchasing property due to security concerns amid tensions with Russia.
The ban also applies to dual citizens.
Minister of the Interior Igor Taro says the measure aims to prevent intelligence and sabotage operations.
The government aims to pass the bill by summer and process it quickly in the current session.
There are 1,476 Belarusian and 7,797 Russian citizens with temporary residency in Estonia.

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Estonia will ban Russian and Belarusian citizens without permanent residency from purchasing property due to security concerns amid tensions with Russia.
The ban also applies to dual citizens.
Minister of the Interior Igor Taro says the measure aims to prevent intelligence and sabotage operations.
The government aims to pass the bill by summer and process it quickly in the current session.
There are 1,476 Belarusian and 7,797 Russian citizens with temporary residency in Estonia.