EstoniaKodakondsuse saamine naturalisatsiooni korras 8 · Naturalisation
Aino is 68 years old and is applying for Estonian citizenship. Under the law, what is she exempt from in the Estonian language exam?
In the exam (Estonian)
Aino on 68-aastane ja taotleb Eesti kodakondsust. Millest on ta eesti keele eksamil seaduse järgi vabastatud?
- athe whole Estonian language examkogu eesti keele eksamist
- bthe speaking, or oral, partkõnelemise ehk suulisest osast
- cthe requirement to write a simple textnõudest koostada lihtsat tekstiCorrect answer
Why?
Under § 34, an applicant aged at least 65 is exempt in the language exam from the requirement of § 8 subsection 2 point 4: the ability to write a simple text. So she does not take the writing part of the exam, but listening, reading and speaking remain. (KodS § 34)
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Mis keeles toimub Eesti Vabariigi põhiseaduse ja kodakondsuse seaduse tundmise eksam? — eesti keeles
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Under § 9 of the Citizenship Act (kodakondsuse seadus), what does an applicant for citizenship NOT need to know?Correct answer:the battles of Estonian history and their dates
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Which authority organises the exams on the Constitution and the Citizenship Act and issues the certificates?Correct answer:The Education and Youth Board
Milline asutus korraldab põhiseaduse ja kodakondsuse seaduse tundmise eksameid ja annab välja tunnistused? — Haridus- ja Noorteamet
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Sergei is a pensioner. He has no job, but he receives a pension every month. Is a pension considered a legal permanent income?Correct answer:Yes, under the law a pension is a legal permanent income.
Sergei on pensionär. Tal ei ole tööd, aga ta saab igal kuul pensioni. Kas pensioni loetakse legaalseks püsivaks sissetulekuks? — Jah, pension on seaduse järgi legaalne püsiv sissetulek.
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