Citizenship and Migration Board (Estonia)

The Citizenship and Migration Board (CMB) was a government agency in Estonia under the Ministry of Internal Affairs that was in charge of enforcing regulations concerning immigration and nationality. In 2010, it was merged with other agencies and formed Police and Border Guard Board.

Citizenship and Migration Board
Kodakondsus- ja Migratsiooniamet
Agency overview
Formed28 December, 1993
Preceding agencies
  • Citizenship Board
  • Migration Board
Jurisdictional structure
National agencyEST
Operations jurisdictionEST
Governing bodyMinistry of Internal Affairs
Website
http://www.mig.ee

Issuance of travel documents

The CMB was the authority which issued the following Estonian travel documents:

Processing of nationality applications

The CMB was responsible for processing applications and enquiries concerning Estonian citizenship.

Immigration control

The CMB was responsible for enforcing visa/residence permit regulations and for processing asylum/refugee requests.

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