Self-service
Join the Defence League
People older than the age of 60 can also contribute to national defence. The voluntary national defence organization the Defence League is a good opportunity for this.
Reserve service
End of Defence Forces obligation
Last modified 22.07.2026
Your Defence Forces obligation expired when you reach the age of 61.
If you wish to continue contributing to reserve service, you will have to assume a Defence Forces obligation again by submitting an application to the Defence Resources Agency. In such a case, the Defence Forces obligation will last until retirement age.
If you are deemed suitable, you will again be assigned to a wartime position. The application for assuming the Defence Forces obligation and for being assigned to a wartime position must be submitted in the Defence Forces Service web interface. The assignment to wartime position is made by the commander of the wartime position.
Self-service
Join the Defence League
People older than the age of 60 can also contribute to national defence. The voluntary national defence organization the Defence League is a good opportunity for this.
Important to know concerning this step
Last modified 22.07.2026
A contribution to national defence can also be made voluntarily, by joining a Defence League regional unit near you - there is no age restriction for participation.
For more on ways of contributing to national defence as a volunteer, visit the Defence League or the Estonian Reserve Officers’ Association website.
Last modified 22.07.2026
The Estonian Reserve Officers’ Association unites military reserve leaders – officers and non-commissioned officers and others interested in national defence can help achieve the association’s goals. The association’s mission is to contribute to organizing national defence and grow the Estonian population’s defence willingness.
Read more on the The Estonian Reserve Officers’ Association website.
Contacts
Contact the defence resources agency. The information hotline is available Mon-Thu 8.15-17.00, Fri 08:15-15:45.
8002526