EstoniaKodakondsuse saamine naturalisatsiooni korras 23 · Naturalisation
Viktor was sentenced to three years in prison for a crime. His criminal record has not yet expired. Can he be granted Estonian citizenship?
In the exam (Estonian)
Viktorile mõisteti kuriteo eest kolm aastat vangistust. Tema karistatus ei ole veel kustunud. Kas talle võib anda Eesti kodakondsuse?
- aNo, such a person is not granted citizenship.Ei, sellisele inimesele kodakondsust ei anta.Correct answer
- bYes, if he has lived in Estonia for eight years.Jah, kui ta on elanud Eestis kaheksa aastat.
- cYes, if he has passed both exams.Jah, kui ta on sooritanud mõlemad eksamid.
Why?
Under § 21(1), point 4, citizenship is not granted to a person who has been sentenced to imprisonment for more than one year and whose criminal record has not expired. Three years is more than one year. (KodS § 21)
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Kellele ei anta seaduse järgi Eesti kodakondsust? — inimesele, kes on teeninud välisriigi kaadrisõjaväelasena
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Is the statement true or false? A person who has worked in the intelligence or security service of a foreign country is not granted Estonian citizenship.Correct answer:True
Kas lause on õige või vale? Inimesele, kes on töötanud välisriigi luure- või julgeolekuteenistuses, ei anta Eesti kodakondsust. — Õige
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What is the minimum age at which a foreigner can apply for Estonian citizenship?Correct answer:at least 15 years old
Kui vana peab välismaalane vähemalt olema, et taotleda Eesti kodakondsust? — vähemalt 15-aastane
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Tatjana wants to get Estonian citizenship. How long must she have lived in Estonia on the basis of a residence permit or right of residence before she applies?Correct answer:at least eight years
Tatjana tahab saada Eesti kodakondsust. Kui kaua peab ta olema enne taotluse esitamist elanud Eestis elamisloa või elamisõiguse alusel? — vähemalt kaheksa aastat
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