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The travel advice is Exercise a high degree of caution to Estonia. Estonia is Major restrictions for travel. Get travel ban, restrictions alerts and advice before travelling to Estonia. Estonia is part of Europe with main city at
Tallinn. Its Developed country with a
population of 1M people. The main currency is Euro. The languages
spoken are Estonian.
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🚨 Travel Advice for Estonia
Major restrictions
for travelInternational travel to Estonia is permitted for vaccinated travelers. There are exceptions for non-vaccinated citizens of the European Economic Area and those traveling for 'essential reasons'.
It is necessary to comply with requirements to ensure entry is allowed.
Travel for tourism for a maximum of 24 hours in Estonia is permitted for unvaccinated travelers who can provide proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours or a negative antigen-RDT test taken within 48 hours of arrival.
A full list of exemptions can be found at https://www.kriis.ee/en/travelling-estonia-foreigners
Full details can be found at https://kriis.ee/en/crisis-management-qa/crisis-management/current-restrictions#certificates
Full details on the EU Digital Certificate, including how EU residents can access their certificate, can be found at https://ec.europa.eu/info/live-work-travel-eu/coronavirus-response/safe-covid-19-vaccines-europeans/eu-digital-covid-certificateen
Those who have recently recovered from COVID-19 are exempt from isolation requirements and may provide proof of a positive PCR test, taken at least 14 days before departure and not more than 180 days, on departure.
For more details Government Communication Unit, Estonia
The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days and not more than 180 days before departure. Thereafter, the vaccine certificate must reflect that a vaccine booster has been administered, at least 14 days before departure. Travelers who have recovered from COVID-19 and have received at least a single dose of the vaccine, not more than 180 days before departure, will also be considered fully vaccinated.
Travelers who have received the Sputnik-V or Sputnik Light vaccine are required to provide proof of a positive serologic test to be considered fully vaccinated.
There are exemptions for non-vaccinated citizens and residents. Full details on accepted vaccines and certificates can be found at https://corona.health.gov.il/en/abroad/certificates-recognized-by-israel/
Those who have recently recovered from COVID-19 must self-isolate until a second test is confirmed negative, taken on the third day of the isolation period. This will require proof of a positive PCR test result, taken at least 8 days before and not older than 190 days of departure, or a recovery certificate.
Quarantine requirements do not apply to vaccinated travelers.
Travelers may instead provide documentation of having recovered from COVID-19. This will require proof of a positive PCR test result, taken at least 8 days before and not older than 180 days of departure, or a recovery certificate. These travelers will undergo PCR testing on arrival.
This does not apply to travelers returning to Israel within 72 hours after departing Israel. Less than 72 hours must have passed since travelers have landed abroad and the departure time to Israel. These travelers will undergo PCR testing on arrival.
The test costs 80 ILS if pre-paid during the 'entry statement' process, 100 ILS if paid with a credit card on arrival, and 115 ILS if paid with cash on arrival. Only Israeli currency will be accepted for cash payments on arrival.
It is necessary to comply with requirements to ensure entry is allowed.
Exceptional travel
Exemptions to the border closure are in place for essential reasons, including travel for studies and business that cannot be conducted remotely. Travel for tourism is generally not permitted unless fully vaccinated or previously recovered from COVID-19 in the last 180 days.Travel for tourism for a maximum of 24 hours in Estonia is permitted for unvaccinated travelers who can provide proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours or a negative antigen-RDT test taken within 48 hours of arrival.
A full list of exemptions can be found at https://www.kriis.ee/en/travelling-estonia-foreigners
Vaccinations and vaccinated travel
Travelers who present a valid international vaccination certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19, with the use of an approved vaccine, do not require an essential reason to enter and are exempt from testing and quarantine requirements. The final dose must have been administered within 1 year of departure and the time of full immunity is reached before travel. This also applies to travelers who have received an additional dose of vaccine or a booster shot within 1 year of departure.Full details can be found at https://kriis.ee/en/crisis-management-qa/crisis-management/current-restrictions#certificates
EU Digital COVID Certificate
Travelers may provide their EU Digital Certificate in paper or digital format as proof of vaccination, negative test result, or previous recovery. Health documents provided this way will not require further verification on arrival.Full details on the EU Digital Certificate, including how EU residents can access their certificate, can be found at https://ec.europa.eu/info/live-work-travel-eu/coronavirus-response/safe-covid-19-vaccines-europeans/eu-digital-covid-certificateen
Quarantine required
Travelers are required to self-isolate for 7 days on arrival.Those who have recently recovered from COVID-19 are exempt from isolation requirements and may provide proof of a positive PCR test, taken at least 14 days before departure and not more than 180 days, on departure.
Test/medical certificate required
Proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours or a negative antigen-RDT test taken within 48 hours prior to arrival, must be provided on departure.Additional documents required
A completed 'electronic declaration of health' must be presented on arrival. This form is available online from 72 hours before arrival. - Electronic declaration of healthFor more details Government Communication Unit, Estonia
Government measures
In addition to safety guidelines, preventative health measures such as frequent hand washing and social distancing are encouraged to combat further outbreaks. A COVID certificate (EU Digital Certificate) as proof of vaccination or previous recovery is required to access some facilities and establishments or to attend gatherings and events. The COVID-19 response in Estonia can be found at https://www.kriis.ee/en/restrictions-forceUse of masks
Face masks are required in indoor public spaces, enclosed environments, and on public transportation.Public transport
Public transportation is operating as usual.Restaurants
Restaurants are open until 11 pm for customers with a COVID certificate.Bars
Bars are open until 11 pm for customers with a COVID certificate.Nightclubs
Nightclubs are open until 11 pm for customers with a COVID certificate.Shops
Shops and services are open at reduced capacity with adapted safety measures in place, such as the use of hand sanitizer and social distancing. Entertainment and recreational establishments must close by 11 pm.On return
Vaccination required
Travelers are required to present a valid certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 with the use of an approved vaccine. Certificates will only be accepted if issued in selected countries.The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days and not more than 180 days before departure. Thereafter, the vaccine certificate must reflect that a vaccine booster has been administered, at least 14 days before departure. Travelers who have recovered from COVID-19 and have received at least a single dose of the vaccine, not more than 180 days before departure, will also be considered fully vaccinated.
Travelers who have received the Sputnik-V or Sputnik Light vaccine are required to provide proof of a positive serologic test to be considered fully vaccinated.
There are exemptions for non-vaccinated citizens and residents. Full details on accepted vaccines and certificates can be found at https://corona.health.gov.il/en/abroad/certificates-recognized-by-israel/
Quarantine required
Non-vaccinated travelers are required to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival. This period can be shortened if two consecutive test results are confirmed negative, one taken on arrival and a second test taken on the fifth day of the isolation period.Those who have recently recovered from COVID-19 must self-isolate until a second test is confirmed negative, taken on the third day of the isolation period. This will require proof of a positive PCR test result, taken at least 8 days before and not older than 190 days of departure, or a recovery certificate.
Quarantine requirements do not apply to vaccinated travelers.
Test/medical certificate required
Proof of a negative PCR test taken within the previous 72 hours, or a negative rapid antigen test taken within the previous 24 hours, must be presented on departure. Test results must be in English with the traveler's passport number stated on the document. Self-tests are not accepted.Travelers may instead provide documentation of having recovered from COVID-19. This will require proof of a positive PCR test result, taken at least 8 days before and not older than 180 days of departure, or a recovery certificate. These travelers will undergo PCR testing on arrival.
This does not apply to travelers returning to Israel within 72 hours after departing Israel. Less than 72 hours must have passed since travelers have landed abroad and the departure time to Israel. These travelers will undergo PCR testing on arrival.
Testing on arrival
A PCR test will be administered on arrival. Vaccinated travelers are required to isolate for 24 hours or until a negative test result is confirmed.The test costs 80 ILS if pre-paid during the 'entry statement' process, 100 ILS if paid with a credit card on arrival, and 115 ILS if paid with cash on arrival. Only Israeli currency will be accepted for cash payments on arrival.
Travel restriction details for Estonia
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Destination Quarantine required
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Return Quarantine required
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Some Visitors
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Restaurants & bars Open with restrictions
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Open shopping
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Operational transport
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events Partially Allowed
🔒 Lockdown Details for Estonia
Hotels and other accommodation facilities. Can operate and offer breakfast, but some hotels are still closed either due to restrictions and lack of visitors or renovation.
Shops and services. Shops and service points must ensure that the requirement for dispersal is adhered to with occupancy not allowed to exceed 50%.
Catering services. Indoor occupancy of up to 50% is permitted and the requirement for dispersal must be considered. There is no limit on the number of people in one table. The doors must be closed at 22.00 for customers eating-drinking on the spot. From 14 June, the on-site time for eating-drinking will be extended until midnight with the occupancy restriction and requirement for dispersal remaining the same.
Training. Allowed indoors for up to 200 people and from 14 June for up to 600 people, the requirement for dispersal and for 50% occupancy must be considered throughout.
Saunas, spas, water parks, indoor swimming pools. The 50% occupancy and dispersal requirement must be considered. The number of participants allowed outdoors is up to 250 and up to 200 indoors, closing time at 22.00. From 14 June, a maximum of 600 people can be indoors and a maximum of 1,000 people in outdoors areas. The requirement for room occupancy and dispersal remains the same indoors. Both indoors and outdoors, the facilities need to be closed for customers by midnight.
Events and entertainment. From 31 May, up to 200 people are allowed to take part in a public meeting and event indoors, such as a conference, theatre performance, concert, cinema screening, as well as entertainment and public worship or religious services. The requirement for room occupancy of up to 50% must be considered. Events must end at 22.00, but if, for example, a theatre performance, cinema screening or concert has not ended by that time, the doors may be closed for visitors within a reasonable time after 22.00.
From 14 June, up to 600 people can participate in indoor events and up to 1,000 people in outdoor events. The event must end no later than by midnight. It is possible to organise events with a number of participants higher than required with the general requirements if these are attended only by people who have tested negative for COVID-19, have had COVID-19 or have vaccinated against COVID-19. Up to 3,000 people per day may participate in indoor activities and up to 9,000 people per day in outdoor activities, provided that the infection safety of all participants is ensured.
Participants have to take a rapid antigen test up to 24 hours or a PCR test up to 72 hours before the start of the event. The organiser is also obligated to provide the option for a rapid antigen test on site immediately before the start of the event.
People who have had the complete set of vaccines against COVID-19 in the last 12 months are allowed to participate in the event without taking the test. They will be exempted from the moment they have received maximum protection after vaccination, i.e. for vaccines currently in use, 7 to 15 days after the last injection, depending on the manufacturer. In addition, people who have had COVID-19 in the last year and later received a single dose of vaccine, or who have had COVID-19 after receiving the first dose of vaccine are also exempted from taking the test. Those people who have had COVID-19 and been declared healthy but have not received an additional dose of vaccine will be exempted from taking the test for six months after being declared healthy.
In museums and exhibition facilities room occupancy may not exceed 50% and no more than 200 people can be in one room. From 14 June, up to 600 people may stay indoors in museums and exhibition facilities with a 50% dispersal requirement per room being in force. Outdoor museums and exhibition facilities will continue to have a 50% occupancy limit per visitor area. From 14 June, both indoor and outdoor areas must be closed for visitors no later than by midnight.
Shops and services. Shops and service points must ensure that the requirement for dispersal is adhered to with occupancy not allowed to exceed 50%.
Catering services. Indoor occupancy of up to 50% is permitted and the requirement for dispersal must be considered. There is no limit on the number of people in one table. The doors must be closed at 22.00 for customers eating-drinking on the spot. From 14 June, the on-site time for eating-drinking will be extended until midnight with the occupancy restriction and requirement for dispersal remaining the same.
Training. Allowed indoors for up to 200 people and from 14 June for up to 600 people, the requirement for dispersal and for 50% occupancy must be considered throughout.
Saunas, spas, water parks, indoor swimming pools. The 50% occupancy and dispersal requirement must be considered. The number of participants allowed outdoors is up to 250 and up to 200 indoors, closing time at 22.00. From 14 June, a maximum of 600 people can be indoors and a maximum of 1,000 people in outdoors areas. The requirement for room occupancy and dispersal remains the same indoors. Both indoors and outdoors, the facilities need to be closed for customers by midnight.
Events and entertainment. From 31 May, up to 200 people are allowed to take part in a public meeting and event indoors, such as a conference, theatre performance, concert, cinema screening, as well as entertainment and public worship or religious services. The requirement for room occupancy of up to 50% must be considered. Events must end at 22.00, but if, for example, a theatre performance, cinema screening or concert has not ended by that time, the doors may be closed for visitors within a reasonable time after 22.00.
From 14 June, up to 600 people can participate in indoor events and up to 1,000 people in outdoor events. The event must end no later than by midnight. It is possible to organise events with a number of participants higher than required with the general requirements if these are attended only by people who have tested negative for COVID-19, have had COVID-19 or have vaccinated against COVID-19. Up to 3,000 people per day may participate in indoor activities and up to 9,000 people per day in outdoor activities, provided that the infection safety of all participants is ensured.
Participants have to take a rapid antigen test up to 24 hours or a PCR test up to 72 hours before the start of the event. The organiser is also obligated to provide the option for a rapid antigen test on site immediately before the start of the event.
People who have had the complete set of vaccines against COVID-19 in the last 12 months are allowed to participate in the event without taking the test. They will be exempted from the moment they have received maximum protection after vaccination, i.e. for vaccines currently in use, 7 to 15 days after the last injection, depending on the manufacturer. In addition, people who have had COVID-19 in the last year and later received a single dose of vaccine, or who have had COVID-19 after receiving the first dose of vaccine are also exempted from taking the test. Those people who have had COVID-19 and been declared healthy but have not received an additional dose of vaccine will be exempted from taking the test for six months after being declared healthy.
In museums and exhibition facilities room occupancy may not exceed 50% and no more than 200 people can be in one room. From 14 June, up to 600 people may stay indoors in museums and exhibition facilities with a 50% dispersal requirement per room being in force. Outdoor museums and exhibition facilities will continue to have a 50% occupancy limit per visitor area. From 14 June, both indoor and outdoor areas must be closed for visitors no later than by midnight.
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