Whether you are called into service and the time of service are decided after the medical examination. The decision will take your preferences into consideration, if possible. The decision will be sent to your Eesti.ee e-mail address and to kaitseväeteenistus.ee. Typically, you will also receive a notification via text message.

You can submit your preference for place of service at kaitseväeteenistus.ee.. You will be informed about your place of service and the time of appearance at least 30 days before the start of conscript service. Read more under “Conscript service notification”.

You can be granted deferment for entering into conscript service: due to temporary noncompliance with the requirements; in relation to maintenance obligation; and for acquiring education. You will generally have to submit an application for deferment to the defence resources agency.

You can submit the application at the Defence Forces Service web interface. Read more about the different options for applying for deferment here.

Alternative service is the non-military training or service of a person, who has refused military service for religious or ethical reasons. The call-up for regular alternative service is carried out on the same bases as the call-up for conscript service and the alternative service lasts for 12 months. See more here.