Candidate for President of the Republic

(1) An Estonian citizen by birth who has attained forty years of age may be nominated as a candidate for President of the Republic.

(2) A person who is serving as President of the Republic for a second consecutive term shall not be nominated as a candidate for President of the Republic.

(3) A person in active service in the Defence Forces shall not be nominated as a candidate for President of the Republic. [RT I, 10.07.2012, 3 - entry into force 01.04.2013]