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04.05.2021 From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?PARTIALLY Estonia adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Estonia are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map. Is a coronavirus test required? All travellers from high-risk countries are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test. Those who have not taken the test up to 72 hours before arriving in Estonia can take the first test in Estonia immediately after arriving in the country, and the second test no earlier than 6 days after the first test. An updated list of risk countries is published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs every Friday and comes into force on Monday of the following week. Provisions for vaccinated people Is a quarantine required? All travellers from high-risk countries must complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine. The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a second RT-PCR test no less than 6 days after the first test. If the result of both tests is negative, the period of quarantine can end. Provisions for vaccinated people Find out more: What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?Based on the recommendation of the Council of the European Union, Estonia allows entry to residents of the following countries outside the European Union:
(*) A 10-day restriction on freedom of movement is mandatory From 15 January, arrivals from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will have an isolation period of 10 days and testing obligation. After the first negative test result, they are not allowed to perform unavoidable work duties. However, they are allowed to participate in an unavoidable family event. Children under the age of 12 are exempt from testing. An updated list of countries for which entry to Estonia is subject to limitations is available on the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. General measuresFor the latest official information about coronavirus in Estonia, please visit kriis.ee (in English, Estonian and Russian) Use of facemasksThe requirement to wear a mask or cover the nose and mouth is in force in public indoor spaces, including in public transportation and service facilities (except for children under the age of 12 or if wearing a mask is not possible due to health considerations, special need, the nature of the work or activity or some other substantial reason). Find out more: Physical DistancingThe 2+2 rule is in place in service halls and public areas of commercial enterprises, meaning that no more than two people may move together and at a distance of at least two metres. A 2-metres distance is also required between groups of people in catering and entertainment establishments, with a maximum of 10 people per group (the 10+2 rule). The above-mentioned restrictons are not valid for members of the same family. Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/EST/7001
31.03.2021 From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?PARTIALLY Estonia adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Estonia are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map. Is a coronavirus test required? All travellers from high-risk countries are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test. Those who have not taken the test up to 72 hours before arriving in Estonia can take the first test in Estonia immediately after arriving in the country, and the second test no earlier than 6 days after the first test. An updated list of risk countries is published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs every Friday and comes into force on Monday of the following week. Provisions for vaccinated people Is a quarantine required? All travellers from high-risk countries must complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine. The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a second RT-PCR test no less than 6 days after the first test. If the result of both tests is negative, the period of quarantine can end. Provisions for vaccinated people Find out more: Documents you need to travel in Europe What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?Based on the recommendation of the Council of the European Union, Estonia allows entry to residents of the following countries outside the European Union:
(*) A 10-day restriction on freedom of movement is mandatory From 15 January, arrivals from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will have an isolation period of 10 days and testing obligation. After the first negative test result, they are not allowed to perform unavoidable work duties. However, they are allowed to participate in an unavoidable family event. Children under the age of 12 are exempt from testing. An updated list of countries for which entry to Estonia is subject to limitations is available on the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. May I transit this country?YES As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restriction. EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence. Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply. May I enter this country by road transport?YES May I enter this country by train?YES May I enter this country by sea transport?YES General measuresFor the latest official information about coronavirus in Estonia, please visit kriis.ee (in English, Estonian and Russian) Health cover for temporary stays Use of facemasksThe requirement to wear a mask or cover the nose and mouth is in force in public indoor spaces, including in public transportation and service facilities (except for children under the age of 12 or if wearing a mask is not possible due to health considerations, special need, the nature of the work or activity or some other substantial reason). Find out more: Physical DistancingAs of 16.11.2020, the 2+2 rule is in place in service halls and public areas of commercial enterprises, meaning that no more than two people may move together and at a distance of at least two metres. A 2-metres distance is also required between groups of people in catering and entertainment establishments, with a maximum of 10 people per group (the 10+2 rule). The above-mentioned restrictons are not valid for members of the same family. Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/EST/7001
25.01.2021 From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?Partially Estonia adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Estonia are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map. Citizens and residents of EU Member States and Schengen Associated countries, and their family members, are allowed to enter Estonia without restrictions, provided that they show no COVID-19 symptoms and that the incidence rate of COVID-19 in their country of origin does not exceed 150 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days. If the infection rate is higher, mandatory 10-day isolation or a double testing procedure applies. Travellers who do not want to stay in self-isolation for ten days after arriving in Estonia must perform a PCR test up to 72 hours before arrival in the country. While staying in Estonia, it is then possible to take a second test no earlier than on the sixth day after the first test taken abroad. A person is released from the 10-day isolation obligation if the results of both tests are negative. Those who have not taken the test up to 72 hours before arriving in Estonia have the option to take the first test in Estonia immediately after arriving in the country, and the second test no earlier than six days after the first test. The 10-day isolation may be ended if the results of both tests are negative. An updated list of risk countries is published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs every Friday and comes into force on Monday of the following week. Find out more: Documents you need to travel in Europe What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?Based on the recommendation of the Council of the European Union, Estonia allows entry to residents of the following countries outside the European Union:
(*) A 10-day restriction on freedom of movement is mandatory From 15 January, arrivals from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will have an isolation period of 10 days and testing obligation. After the first negative test result, they are not allowed to perform unavoidable work duties. However, they are allowed to participate in an unavoidable family event. Children under the age of 12 are exempt from testing. An updated list of countries for which entry to Estonia is subject to limitations is available on the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. May I transit this country?Partially Foreigners can use Estonia as a transport corridor to return to their home country if they have no signs of infection. General measuresFor the latest official information about coronavirus in Estonia, please visit kriis.ee (in English, Estonian and Russian) Health cover for temporary stays Use of facemasksAs of 24.11.2020, the obligation to wear a mask or cover the nose and mouth is valid in all public areas throughout the whole Estonia. Wearing a mask or a similar means that cover nose and mouth is mandatory indoors, for example on public transport, in the service halls and public areas of commercial enterprises and at conferences, concerts, theatres, and cinemas. An exception to this obligation is in place in case of people who, for medical reasons, are not in the condition to wear a mask (for example asthmatics) and in case of children under the age of 12. Other justified situations are also possible (for example, in a private vehicle if there are no other passengers). To know more: Physical DistancingAs of 16.11.2020, the 2+2 rule is in place in service halls and public areas of commercial enterprises, meaning that no more than two people may move together and at a distance of at least two metres. A 2-metres distance is also required between groups of people in catering and entertainment establishments, with a maximum of 10 people per group (the 10+2 rule). The above-mentioned restrictons are not valid for members of the same family.
14.12.2020 From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?
Entry restrictionsCitizens and residents of EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries and their family members are allowed to enter Estonia without restrictions, provided that they show no COVID-19 symptoms and that the incidence rate of COVID-19 in their country of origin has not exceeded 25 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days. If the infection rate is between 25 and 50, but and in any case not higher than that of Estonia, the person is not required to self-isolate. If the infection rate is between 25 and 50 and also higher than that of Estonia, a mandatory 10-days isolation applies or altenatively a double testing procedure is applied. This means that it is required to be tested for COVID-19 upon arrival and to remain in auto-isolation until the test result is ready. In case of a negative test result, a 7-days limited self-isolation applies, i.e. the person can do the necessary activities such as work-related ones, but unnecessary contacts have to be avoided. A second test must be performed not earlier than 7 days after the result of the first test and in case of a negative result, the auto-isolation period expires. An updated list of risk countries is published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs every Friday and comes into force on Monday of the following week. Restrictions on the freedom of movement do not apply to asymptomatic persons who have been in Lithuania, Latvia or Finland in the past 14 days and who arrive in Estonia directly from these countries, provided that they present the proof of a negative COVID-19 test carried out no more than 48 hours before the entry. Asymptomatic people arriving from these countries for the purpose of working, studying or receiving health services, or for family reasons or transit, are not subject to any restrictions. May I transit this country?
Foreigners can use Estonia as a transport corridor to return to their home country if they have no signs of infection. What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?Based on the recommendation of the Council of the European Union, Estonia allows entry to residents of the following countries outside the European Union: Australia (*) A 10-days restriction on freedom of movement is mandatory An updated list of countries for which entry to Estonia is subject to limitations is available on the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. Mandatory Travel DocumentationNo additional documentation required. Find out more:Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengers Documents you need to travel in Europe
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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17.09.2020 Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengersTravelling to Estonia is possible for the following persons
Who is subject to restrictions of the freedom of movement?
Number of new infections per 100 000 inhabitants in the last 14 days (as of 18.09.2020) (applied in determining the necessity of a restriction on freedom of movement, if a person travels to Estonia during 21.09-27.09.2020)
**On 11 September, the Government of Estonia raised the infection rate of Finland, Latvia and Lithuania to 25, and if the rate exceeds this limit, anyone arriving from these countries must self-isolate for 14 days. The raised infection rate limit entered into force on 14 September. Countries outside the European UnionAdditionally, based on the recommendation of the Council of the European Union, Estonia will open its border to 11 countries outside the European Union that have a low infection rate.
* A two-week restriction on freedom of movement is mandatory The data is gathered from ECDC, WHO, Johns Hopkins University and countries' official data. An exception to mandatory restriction of freedom of movement applies on entry to Estonia for the following individuals who show no symptoms:
Source: https://vm.ee/en/information-countries-and-self-isolation-requirements-passengers#EU%20+%20Schengen |
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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 |