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28.08.2020 Travelling to Estonia An updated list of countries for which entry to Estonia is subject to limitations is available on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. Travelling from Estonia or returning to Estonia Rules and Exceptions Restriction on freedom of movement means that the concerned individuals are obliged to refrain from unnecessary contacts for 14 days from their arrival in Estonia and are allowed to leave their place of residence or accommodation only for medical visits, shopping for food, essentials and medicines, and for emergencies. A two-week restriction on freedom of movement is mandatory for everyone showing symptoms. Starting from 1 September, the restriction on the freedom of movement can be replaced by a COVID-19 test, except in cases where the traveller arrives in Estonia for work or studies from a third country that is not included on the common EU list. In case of a negative test result, the restriction on the freedom of movement still applies for the first seven days. All restrictions are removed after a second test, performed not earlier than 7 days after the first one, also provides a negative result. Residents of Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay are allowed to enter Estonia, if they show no symptoms. Mandatory Travel Documentation Find out more: |
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13.07.2020 Entry into Estonia Estonia applies restrictions depending on the epidemiological situation. Consult the website about border crossing, quarantine measures and exemptions. Start date: 01.06.2020 |
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14.04.2020 Border traffic Currently all border crossing points are open. Entry is allowed for vehicles of international carriage of goods (including food and medical supplies) as well as for providers of vital services, e.g. suppliers of fuel. Estonia is allowing the transit of foreign nationals on their way to their home countries, provided that they are not having symptoms of the COVID-19 virus. The Government of Estonia has not imposed a ban on exiting the country. The temporary restrictions on crossing the state border will remain in effect until the relevant ATA Carnet Estonia follows the common European Union rules and has not implemented any additional Health security procedures All the border crossing points are equipped with disinfection materials. Border controls include More detailed information Tax and Customs Board: https://www.emta.ee/eng/offices |
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Temporary reintroduction of border controls (15.03.2020) The government decided to reintroduce border controls temporarily on all state borders to stop the spread of coronavirus. From 17 March onwards, only Estonian citizens and residents can enter the country, including people with the temporary residence permit or right of residence. Start date: 17.03.2020 End date: not available Further information: https://vm.ee/en/coronavirus-2019-ncov Quarantine for 14 days for everyone coming into the country (16.03.2020) Estonia has ordered a 14-day restriction of movement for people arriving in Estonia from abroad. From the day of arrival in Estonia it is prohibited for the person to leave home or place of stay during 14 days. Within the two weeks after arrival in Estonia the person can leave home or place of stay only at the request of medical worker or police or in case of an emergency that is threatening the person’s life or health. Start date: 16.03.2020 End date: not available Further information: https://vm.ee/en/coronavirus-2019-ncov |
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18.06.2020 As of 1 June, the Estonian borders have been reopened for people arriving from European countries. Concerning arrivals in Estonia, no self-isolation at home is required if people: · arrive from a EU Member State, a Schengen country or the UK, · show no symptoms, · have stayed in one of the countries mentioned above, where the infection rate has been below 15 persons per 100.000 inhabitants during the past 14 days. More information can be found on the Government website (Estonian, English and Russian) Source: ERAA
15.05.2020 Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania) have decided that free movement between the three Baltic states will be restored on 15 May for residents of Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia, and for people staying there legally, provided that they show no symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) (more information here). From 14 May, new border crossing procedures come into force between Estonia and Finland. Those with a Finnish citizenship, residence permit, or whose permanent residence is in Finland, according to the population register, can now come to Estonia more frequently for work or studies or for family reasons without being required to stay in isolation, provided that they have no symptoms of the virus (more information here). A special website has been created to share all information on the emergency situation in Estonia. Information is available in Estonian, English, and Russian. Source: ERAA
18.03.2020 The government has decided to restrict the crossing of the Schengen internal and external border temporarily, and to reintroduce border controls in order to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Only citizens of Estonia and holders of Estonian residency permits (or rights of residence) can enter Estonia, as well as foreign citizens with family members living in the country. International road freight is exempt. Foreigners are allowed to transit Estonia if travelling to their home country as long as they are not showing symptoms of COVID-19. At the border control, travel documents and medical symptoms will be checked. There are no restrictions for exiting the country. The border control was reintroduced on 17 March 2020. The temporary restriction of border crossing will be in force until further notice, and the situation will be reviewed every two weeks. Source:ERAA |