Source: European Union/Re-open EU
28.08.2020
Travelling to Estonia
Entry is allowed without restrictions from Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, San Marino, Slovakia and the Vatican.
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
Estonian citizens, their family members and residents are allowed entry regardless of whether or not they show symptoms of the disease.
Rules and Exceptions
No restrictions are imposed on travellers coming from or transiting through countries where the coronavirus infection incidence rate is below 16 cases per 100,000 inhabitants over the last 14 days.
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
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Find out more:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Source: European Commission
13.07.2020
Source: WCO/Estonian Tax and Customs Board
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
order is amended, and the necessity is assessed every two weeks at the latest.
ATA Carnet
Estonia follows the common European Union rules and has not implemented any additional
measures for ATA Carnets. In cases where the goods under temporary importation can not be
re-exported within the foreseen deadline because of COVID-19 pandemic, the customs
authority has to be informed about the necessity to prolong the deadline. In exceptional cases
customs can prolong the deadline. However, if possible, we recommend to close the ATA
Carnet and place the goods covered by ATA Carnet under customs warehousing procedure.
More information can be found at :
https://www.emta.ee/eng/business-client/customs-trade-goods/classification-customs-authorities
https://www.koda.ee/en
Health security procedures
All the border crossing points are equipped with disinfection materials. Border controls include
the inspection of travel documents and checking for symptoms.
More detailed information
Tax and Customs Board: https://www.emta.ee/eng/offices
Estonian Police and Border Guard Board: https://www.politsei.ee/en/instructions/emergencysituation
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