Estonia travel restrictions
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| Crossing Rules | Passengers are not allowed to enter. Quarantine is possible |
| Movement restrictions | National movement restrictions: FreeRestrictive measures mandatory between 18 May 2020 to TBD The main movement restrictions are between the mainland and the islands. It is not possible to go back and forth, unless employers work for critical industries. Update (29.04.2020) People can travel between the islands of Saaremaa, Muhumaa, Hiiumaa, Vormsi, Kihnu, Ruhnu and Manija and the mainland Estonia, if they have their permanent place of residence, or registered second address, such as a summer house, or they have an address for a place of stay (e.g. care home, nursing home) on the island according to the Population Register. Their family members can travel with them (a spouse, partner, siblings, children, parents, or grandparents). Traffic between the islands and the mainland will be resumed gradually in order to avoid a new outbreak of the virus. If the virus returns, the government may change its decision. Update 04.05.2020 As of May 4, people living on the islands are allowed to travel unrestricted to mainland Estonia and back. The movement between the islands and the mainland Estonia will be resumed gradually in order to avoid a new virus outbreak. Unrestricted movement between Saaremaa, Muhumaa, Hiiumaa, Vormsi, Kihnu, Ruhnu and Manija islands, and the mainland Estonian is permitted for persons: whose permanent place of residence or registered additional address, e.g. a summerhouse is on an island according to the Population Register. Their close relatives may also travel to the islands (primarily a spouse, life partner, brothers and sisters, children, parents, and grandparents.) As of May 18, the movement between the islands and the mainland is unrestricted. Update 07.05 International movement restrictions: Partially bannedRestrictive measures mandatory between 01 June 2020 to TBD Update of the 23rd of March: sanitary inspections introduced at border crossing points; package cruises on the Tallin-Stockholm route are prohibited. Restrictions: crossing of the Schengen internal and external border temporarily and reintroducing border controls in order to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Only citizens of Estonia and holders of Estonian residency permit or right of residence, among them the so-called grey passport holders can enter Estonia, as well as foreign citizens whose family member lives in Estonia. Foreigners are only allowed to transit Estonia on their way home if they do not show symptoms of COVID-19. Foreign citizens coming from a risk area or with virus symptoms are asked to postpone plans to travel to Estonia. People who live in Estonia according to the Population Register but work in Finland may enter Estonia without the 14-day quarantine requirement if they do not have symptoms of illness. The order was supplemented with a restriction pursuant to which cross-border commuters can travel between Estonia and Finland without a quarantine requirement once every seven days. This means that they cannot return to Estonia more than once a week. The departures of the Tallinn-St.Peterburg-Moscow train have been temporarily suspended as of March 20, and tickets already purchased can be returned. The decision to stop the train traffic was taken by the Russian Railways to prevent the spread of the virus and to ensure the safety of passengers. Update 30.03.2020 Update 06.05.2020 Update: 18.05.20 Update 04/06 Upon arrival in Estonia, a person must be in quarantine for 14 days if they have arrived from a country where the number of COVID-19 cases per 100,000 inhabitants has been more than 15 in the last 14 days. Persons coming from a country with a smaller number of infected persons are not required to be in quarantine. Update 11/06/20 they are arriving from the European Union Member State, a Schengen area country, or the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Restrictions still apply to foreign nationals wishing to enter Estonia from outside the European Union, the Schengen area, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. People are allowed to enter Estonia and do not have to remain in quarantine if they have no symptoms of the disease and if they enjoyed this right previously, such as: persons directly involved with transporting goods or raw materials, including loading of goods or raw materials. Additional update 11.06 Similarly to the current regulation, the specified order stipulates that the restriction of freedom of movement is applied during the latent period of infection, or 14 days. This means a prohibition on leaving the place of residence or permanent residence, except on the instructions of a healthcare professional or a police officer or in the event of an emergency endangering a person’s life or health. People can also leave home to receive healthcare services or if it is not possible to obtain food, basic necessities, or medicine in any other way. The decision of the government does not change the established list of people who are allowed to enter Estonia when crossing the state border. The established exceptions, which are not subject to the requirement of restriction of freedom of movement upon entry, will also not be changed. The order will enter into force upon signature. Update August 18 This does not apply to people who have come to work and study from a third country on the EU’s single list. The 14-day restriction on travel-related freedom of movement still does not apply to existing exemptions, such as for foreign diplomats, vital service providers, staff involved in passenger and freight transport, and so on. Foreigners whose arrival in Estonia is related to maintenance of equipment of a company operating here or to other essential work necessary to ensure the operation of the company must now take the test to work when crossing the state border. |
| Flight Restrictions | Published on 02.12.2021 1. Passengers are not allowed to enter. - This does not apply to: - British nationals and nationals of Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Published on 01.12.2021 1. Passengers are not allowed to enter. - This does not apply to: - British nationals and nationals of Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, published 15.10.2020 Entry restrictions |
| Quarantine | Self-isolation at own accommodation- subject to category. |
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| Certification | COVID-19 negative certification subject to special conditions. – Travellers on the green list enjoy no restrictions on movement. |
| Vaccination | COVID-19 Total Vaccination date: 2022-01-14 COVID-19 Total Vaccination: 1529338 COVID-19 Daily Vaccination: 780 COVID-19 Vacc. (per 100 citizens, %): 115.41 COVID-19 Daily Vacc. (per 1 million citizens): 589 THIS COUNTRY IS READY TO CONNECT TO THE EU DIGITAL COVID CERTIFICATE GATEWAY Provisions for vaccinated people: The testing and quarantine requirement does not apply to persons who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last twelve months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 180 days and who have been declared healthy by a doctor. |
| Shop and Events | Non-essential shops closure: OpenRestrictive measures mandatory between 11 May 2020 to TBD All museums and cinemas closed. All shops that have a separate entry are opened. Even if they are not essential. Update 07.05.2020 as of May 11, all stores and services at shopping centres can re-open, provided that 2-by-2 rule will be observed, and disinfectants will be available for both employees and customers. Customers are strongly recommended to wear a mask when visiting the stores, or to cover their mouth and nose. It is recommended to prepare your shopping list in advance, so you would spend the least time possible in the shop and avoid touching products unnecessarily. If you have any symptoms of the disease, do not visit the stores. s of May 11, restaurants and catering establishments are allowed to open (including consuming food on the premises), 2-by-2 rule must be observed, disinfectants must be provided both for the employees and the customers. Provision of service at the table is mandatory, and the clients can only serve themselves if the food has been packaged. At the same time, the restriction remains which allows consumption of food at the premises of the catering establishment until 22:00, to prevent people from gathering in the evenings. Events stop: Partially bannedRestrictive measures mandatory between 01 June 2020 to 30 June 2020 All public gatherings are prohibited (update of the 23th March). In all public places: at least 2 meters apart from people. Gathering of more than 2 people is forbidden. April 28th: The government decided to supplement the previous order by allowing people to visit open-air museums and exhibits in the outdoor areas of museums and to organise outdoor sports events from 2 May. The organisation of sports and exercise events is allowed provided that there are a maximum of 10 participants in the group and the 2 + 2 rule is followed (you can move alone or in pairs and keep a distance of 2 metres with other people). The organiser of exercise events must ensure that disinfectants are available. However: The decision that no major events will be held in Estonia until 31 August was also approved at the cabinet meeting. Update May 2 the owner or the holder guarantees the disinfection of the equipment after each use, but no less than every 24 hours. The supervision of the requirement is carried out by the local governments. Access to indoor gyms is still not allowed, as the risk of infection is high indoors. NB! Local municipalities may impose their own rules on outdoor gyms, i.e. the rules may differ by municipality, depending on the local circumstances. Update 18.05.20 the 2+2 rule; PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EVENTS AND MEETINGS: From May 18 until the end of May, the organizer of a public meeting must ensure the adherence to: the 2+2 rule; Starting from June 1 it is allowed to hold a public meeting indoors with a higher number of participants than previously. The organizer of the meeting must ensure the adherence to: the 2+2 rule; Public meetings are allowed, provided that the organizer ensures the adherence to: the 2+2 rule; Drive-in cinemas and concerts may be held in suitable indoor conditions Regarding drive-in cinemas and concerts, the government lifted the restriction that required such events to be held outdoors. This means that under special conditions, drive-in events can be held in suitable indoor conditions, e.g. in a large hall. The 2 + 2 rule must be followed, it is not allowed to leave the car without good reason, and there must be sufficient distance between parked cars. As with outdoor events, disinfectants must also be provided at indoor events where necessary. Public events, such as film screenings, theatre performances, and concerts, are allowed from 1 June. From 1 June, public events, such as film screenings, theatre performances, fairs, festivals, conferences, etc., will be allowed both indoors and outdoors. However, the organiser must ensure compliance with the 2 + 2 rule and the 50 per cent capacity requirement, and no more than 50 persons may take part in the event. Public events held outdoors may not be attended by more than 100 persons. Museums and exhibitions For museums and exhibitions, the 10-person limit for visiting groups will be waived from 1 June. The 2 + 2 rule must be observed. Casinos and arcades will be opened in June From 1 June, casinos and arcades can be opened again, but establishments must comply with the 50 per cent capacity requirement and no more than 50 visitors are allowed on the premises. In addition, disinfectants must be available for staff and visitors. From 1 June, restaurants and bars may be open for visitors after 10 p.m. Catering establishments may host visitors at their premises after 10 p.m. without restrictions from 1 June. The 2 + 2 rule must be observed and disinfectants must be made available. From the same date, catering establishments may also sell alcohol after 10 p.m. From July, sports competitions can be held with spectators indoors and outdoors From 1 July, sports competitions can be held with spectators, provided that the 2 + 2 rule is observed, the organisers comply with the 50 per cent capacity requirement, and no more than 500 persons take part of the event. It is allowed to organise a sports competition outdoors with up to 1,000 participants if the rules are followed. The total number of participants includes both competitors and spectators. In the interests of readability and comprehensibility, the wording of the order has also been improved and some technical clarifications have been made which do not change the content of the restrictions. Update 04/06 From 1 June to 30 June, public events may be organised with 100 participants instead of a maximum of 50 people. Indoors, the 50 per cent occupancy limit and the 2+2 rule must be observed. This applies to public events (cinemas, theatres, concerts, etc.) as well as to meetings, casinos, and arcades. Similarly, the requirements imposed on public events also apply to basic schools, upper secondary schools, vocational education institutions, refresher training institutions, open youth centres, hobby activities, and hobby education, with the exception of the research and development activities of universities and research institutions. Until 30 June, the 2+2 rule and the limit of 100 participants also apply to sports competitions held indoors without spectators. It is allowed to organise a sports competition outdoors with spectators if the number of participants does not exceed 100. The organiser must ensure that disinfectants are available. Update August 18 The government can decide to make such a distinction in the overriding public or national interest. In order to organise this event, the local government must know of it, and the organiser of the event must have discussed with the Health Board how the risks of the spread of the virus are managed. |
| Schools/Univercity closure | Schools/Univ. closure: OpenRestrictive measures mandatory between 18 May 2020 to TBD As of March 16th, schools are required to suspend regular classrooms. Update (19.04.2020): After May 15, the transition period starts. Not all students will have to go to school during the transition period, but arrangements can be made by all parties concerned (student, teacher, school), to organise individual learning or learning in groups of ten students. Contact learning proposals will be made by the teacher, but the parent has the right not to allow the child to return to school if justified (e.g. family member is in the risk group). In this case, it is necessary to find a suitable solution for all parties, for example, to continue distance learning, but to increase teacher support, to involve support specialists, etc. Schools also have the right to continue with distance learning after May 15, if it is considered necessary, reasonable, and possible. Update on May 5 During the time when emergency restrictions are being eased, educational activities may be organised on school premises for groups of up to 10 people. Update 18.05 Contact learning proposals will be made by the teacher, but the parent has the right not to allow the child to return to school if justified (e.g. family member is in the risk group). In this case, it is necessary to find a suitable solution for all parties, for example, to continue distance learning, but to increase teacher support, to involve support specialists, etc. Schools also have the right to continue with distance learning after May 15, if it is considered necessary, reasonable, and possible. Update 01.06.20 The organisation of the work of pre-school children’s institutions is still decided by the owner of the institution, following the instructions of the Health Board. As of June 1: indoor activities are allowed, if no more than 50 % of the capacity of the premises is used but no more than 100 persons at the same time. indoor activities are allowed, if no more than 50 % of the capacity of the premises is used but no more than 500 persons at the same time. When organising events for end of the school year, all existing restrictions must be taken into account, including the need to stop the spread of the virus. End of the year events can be organised in a flexible manner, dispersing the students (for example by classes or groups), preferably outdoors or in smaller circles, also different smart solutions can be used. Update August 18 Pursuant to the decision, the up to 50 per cent maximum capacity requirement indoors is no longer applicable in basic schools, upper secondary schools, vocational educational institutions and higher education institutions, but also in refresher training institutions, hobby schools, open youth centres, youth camps and student work camps. Restrictions are also no longer applicable to conducting recreational activities and hobby education, and to organising the training of a driver of a power-driven vehicle, driver of a motor vehicle, or the driver of a vehicle carrying a hazardous load. The restrictions established with the regulation of the government will be replaced by guidelines for preventing the spread of the coronavirus, provided in cooperation with the Health Board, which will reach schools on Wednesday. |
| Other | Other: closed/cancelledRestrictive measures mandatory between to TBD On 12 March, the Government of Estonia declared an emergency situation in response to the pandemic spread of the coronavirus in the world. In order to stop the spread of the virus, there are certain recommendations and measures in place. 24.03 Additional measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have been agreed by the Government Emergency Committee. The new measures concern people-to-people distance in public space and the closure of shopping malls and additional entertainment facilities starting tomorrow. The government decided to prohibit public gatherings and implement distance learning in schools, to implement sanitary checks at borders, and to close cultural and sports institutions until 1 May 2020. The external sea border crossing points at Åland, Hanko and Helsinki are closed. Maritime traffic |
Full Restrictions
Estonia Latest News:
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
All travellers must complete the Passenger Declaration Form and provide proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test result.
- Travellers on the green list enjoy no restrictions on movement.
- Travellers on the yellow list must present proof of vaccination and a negative test result. PCR tests must be taken within 72 hours of arrival and antigen tests within 48 hours. Travellers without a negative test certificate can take a test on arrival and quarantine while awaiting the results.
- Unvaccinated travellers on the red list must quarantine for 10 days on arrival. Tests must be taken on arrival and on day six. If both tests are negative, quarantine can be shortened. Vaccinated travellers are not required to test.
- Travellers from omicron-risk countries must isolate for 10 days on arrival. Their status will also be affected by their vaccination status and willingness to undergo further tests.
Children below 12 years are exempt from quarantine and testing requirements.
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*Transit:
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restrictions.
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.
*From Third Countries:
All travellers must complete the Passenger Declaration Form and provide proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test result.
- Travellers on the green list enjoy no restrictions on movement.
- Travellers on the yellow list must present proof of vaccination and a negative test result. PCR tests must be taken within 72 hours of arrival and antigen tests within 48 hours. Travellers without a negative test certificate can take a test on arrival and quarantine while awaiting the results.
- Unvaccinated travellers on the red list must quarantine for 10 days on arrival. Tests must be taken on arrival and on day six. If both tests are negative, quarantine can be shortened. Vaccinated travellers are not required to test.
- Travellers from omicron-risk countries must isolate for 10 days on arrival. Their status will also be affected by their vaccination status and willingness to undergo further tests.
Children below 12 years are exempt from quarantine and testing requirements.
Learn More:
Internal Restrictions:
*Public spaces and services: Information on nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus is available on the Estonian crisis website.
You should read the full list of nationwide restrictions.
Estonia will accept the proof of COVID-19 recovery and vaccination record. If you are travelling with a printed PDF proof of vaccination status, it must date from 1 November to ensure that the certificate can be scanned successfully, if domestic certification is required. Your appointment card from vaccination centres is not designed to be used as proof of vaccination and should not be used to demonstrate your vaccine status.
* Travel via neighbouring countries: Check country-specific for details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
* If you test positive for COVID-19, you may need to stay where you are until you test negative. You may also need to seek treatment there.
Estonia Latest News: Authorities impose tighter entry rules for travelers from European member states; impose quarantine for arrivals from some African countries (SVI, 07.12.2021)
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
All travellers must complete the Passenger Declaration Form and provide proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test result.
- Travellers on the green list enjoy no restrictions on movement.
- Travellers on the yellow list must present proof of vaccination and a negative test result. PCR tests must be taken within 72 hours of arrival and antigen tests within 48 hours. Travellers without a negative test certificate can take a test on arrival and quarantine while awaiting the results.
- Unvaccinated travellers on the red list must quarantine for 10 days on arrival. Tests must be taken on arrival and on day six. If both tests are negative, quarantine can be shortened. Vaccinated travellers are not required to test.
- Travellers from omicron-risk countries must isolate for 10 days on arrival. Their status will also be affected by their vaccination status and willingness to undergo further tests.
Children below 12 years are exempt from quarantine and testing requirements.
Learn More:
Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
*Transit:
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restrictions.
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.
*From Third Countries:
All travellers must complete the Passenger Declaration Form and provide proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test result.
- Travellers on the green list enjoy no restrictions on movement.
- Travellers on the yellow list must present proof of vaccination and a negative test result. PCR tests must be taken within 72 hours of arrival and antigen tests within 48 hours. Travellers without a negative test certificate can take a test on arrival and quarantine while awaiting the results.
- Unvaccinated travellers on the red list must quarantine for 10 days on arrival. Tests must be taken on arrival and on day six. If both tests are negative, quarantine can be shortened. Vaccinated travellers are not required to test.
- Travellers from omicron-risk countries must isolate for 10 days on arrival. Their status will also be affected by their vaccination status and willingness to undergo further tests.
Children below 12 years are exempt from quarantine and testing requirements.
Learn More:
Internal Restrictions:
*Public spaces and services: Information on nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus is available on the Estonian crisis website.
You should read the full list of nationwide restrictions.
Estonia will accept the proof of COVID-19 recovery and vaccination record. If you are travelling with a printed PDF proof of vaccination status, it must date from 1 November to ensure that the certificate can be scanned successfully, if domestic certification is required. Your appointment card from vaccination centres is not designed to be used as proof of vaccination and should not be used to demonstrate your vaccine status.
* Travel via neighbouring countries: Check country-specific for details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
* If you test positive for COVID-19, you may need to stay where you are until you test negative. You may also need to seek treatment there.
Estonia Latest News: Authorities impose tighter entry rules for travelers from European member states; impose quarantine for arrivals from some African countries (SVI, 07.12.2021)
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
Estonia adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Estonia are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.
All travellers from risk or high-risk countries are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test. For high-risk countries also a second test after entry and a 10 quarantine is required. The quarantine period can be shortened after a negative test result for the second test on day 6.
Special rules apply to children.
Provisions for vaccinated people
The testing and quarantine requirement does not apply to persons who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last twelve months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 180 days and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restrictions on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Exemptions from restrictions for people who have recovered from and been vaccinated against COVID-19 | (kriis.ee)
Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
*Transit:
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restrictions.
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.
*From Third Countries:
Travel to Estonia from outside the European Union, the European Economic Area or the Schengen area is possible for non-vaccinated people, including for tourism, only from the countries listed in Annex 1 of the recommendation of the Council of the European Union on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU.
An updated list of countries for which entry to Estonia is subject to limitations is available on the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Testing (before and after entry) and a 10-day quarantine period is mandatory for passengers arriving from a country on the list with an infection rate above 200 cases per 100.000 inhabitants in the last 14 days.
When arriving from third countries that are not listed in Annex I, mandatory testing (before and after entry) and a 10-day quarantine period is always required.
The quarantine period can be shortened after a negative test result for the second test on day 6.
Special rules for children apply.
Provisions for vaccinated people
The testing and quarantine requirement does not apply to persons who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last twelve months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 180 days and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
All passengers arriving by plane (including children for whom the data is provided by their parents) must fill in the traveller’s questionnaire before arrival. You can do this up to three days before arriving in Estonia. The border guard or the airline may ask for confirmation of the border crossing declaration sent by e-mail either electronically or on paper. Those arriving by ship, bus, or car are obliged to fill in the traveller’s questionnaire when arriving from a high-risk country (marked in red).
Internal Restrictions:
*Public spaces and services: Information on nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus is available on the Estonian crisis website.
You should read the full list of nationwide restrictions.
Estonia will accept the proof of COVID-19 recovery and vaccination record. If you are travelling with a printed PDF proof of vaccination status, it must date from 1 November to ensure that the certificate can be scanned successfully, if domestic certification is required. Your appointment card from vaccination centres is not designed to be used as proof of vaccination and should not be used to demonstrate your vaccine status.
* Travel via neighbouring countries: Check country-specific for details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
* If you test positive for COVID-19, you may need to stay where you are until you test negative. You may also need to seek treatment there.
Estonia According to the statement published by Estonia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, only the Holy See is considered a safe territory, as it recently has reported few COVID-19 infection cases.
Countries included in the green list are exempted from entry requirements upon their arrival in the Baltic State, such as a negative result of the COVID-19 test or quarantine requirement.
The same Ministry has also announced that the yellow list, which consists of medium-risk territories in terms of the COVID-19 situation at present, includes only Romania, meaning that Romanians who have not completed their immunization process against the Coronavirus are obliged to present a negative result of the COVID-19 test before reaching Estonia.
If passengers do not present a pre-departure test, they must get tested upon their arrival.
However, travellers from countries included in the yellow list are not required to follow quarantine rules upon their arrival in the Baltic territory.
Estonia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also announced that a large number of countries are currently included in the red list, meaning that arrivals from these territories are subject to the COVID-19 test upon entry if they have not taken a test before.
In addition, arrivals from the red list are obliged to follow the ten-day quarantine requirement, which can be shortened by taking another COVID-19 test after the sixth day of self-isolation, and the result is negative.
However, authorities in Estonia have announced that persons who hold a valid vaccination certificate are not required to follow additional entry requirements.
Estonia’s red list consists of the following territories:
Andorra
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czech Republic
Cyprus
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Iceland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Monaco
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
San Marino
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Estonia The Estonian authorities have imposed tighter entry rules on European member states, as the number of positive cases has spiked across the 27-nation-bloc.
According to the latest risk assessment, only travellers from Vatican City, which is currently the only country in the green category, are permitted to enter the Estonian territory free of testing and quarantine requirements, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.
Furthermore, the yellow category consists of Romania, Spain, and Sweden – unvaccinated arrivals of which countries have to present a negative test before reaching the country. If the travellers don’t provide a pre-departure test, they are obliged to undergo a test upon arrival. However, the entry quarantine requirement doesn’t apply to the yellow category countries.
However, unvaccinated arrivals from the remaining EU member states are required to undergo the entry quarantine upon reaching Estonia, with a possibility to end the isolation by taking a test on the sixth day. In addition, arrivals from these countries must either present a pre-departure test or undergo a test upon arrival in the Baltic country.
In terms of third countries, at present only arrivals from the following areas can enter Estonia free of quarantine and testing requirements:
Argentina
Australia
Bahrain
Colombia
Indonesia
Kuwait
New Zealand
Peru
Qatar
Rwanda
Saudi Arabia
Taiwan
United Arab Emirates
These countries are placed in this category due to low infection rates. Taiwan has the lowest incidence rate for 100,000 inhabitants during a 14-day period (0.42), and Australia has the highest infection rate among these countries (68.15).
In addition, the same entry requirements apply to third countries nationals from the red category, except that the isolation time cannot be shortened. The red category of third countries consists of Canada with 99,69 positive cases for 100,000 inhabitants during the last two weeks, Chile with 170,53, South Korea (84,70), and Uruguay (81,38).
Moreover, since December 1, all persons entering Estonia from countries recognized as being at high risk of Omicron COVID variant dispersion such as South Africa, Botswana, Malawi, Lesotho, Eswatini (Swaziland), Namibia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Egypt, and Turkey, are obliged to undergo a ten-day self-isolation upon arrival.
Travellers with complete vaccination and those with a previous infection with COVID-19 are exempted from this requirement if they perform a test upon reaching Estonia.
On the other hand, the Unvaccinated persons must undergo quarantine but may reduce the ten-day self-isolation period if they provide a test with a negative result upon arrival in Estonia and another one no earlier than the sixth day after performing the upon-arrival test. Until a negative test result is issued, the traveller must remain in isolation.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) data, 3,434 positive cases with COVID-19 and 27 fatalities have been registered in Estonia during the last seven days.
Estonia Latest News:
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
Estonia adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Estonia are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.
All travellers from risk or high-risk countries are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test. For high-risk countries also a second test after entry and a 10 quarantine is required. The quarantine period can be shortened after a negative test result for the second test on day 6.
Special rules apply to children.
Provisions for vaccinated people
The testing and quarantine requirement does not apply to persons who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last twelve months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 180 days and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restrictions on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Exemptions from restrictions for people who have recovered from and been vaccinated against COVID-19 | (kriis.ee)
Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
*Transit:
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restrictions.
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.
*From Third Countries:
Travel to Estonia from outside the European Union, the European Economic Area or the Schengen area is possible for non-vaccinated people, including for tourism, only from the countries listed in Annex 1 of the recommendation of the Council of the European Union on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU.
An updated list of countries for which entry to Estonia is subject to limitations is available on the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Testing (before and after entry) and a 10-day quarantine period is mandatory for passengers arriving from a country on the list with an infection rate above 200 cases per 100.000 inhabitants in the last 14 days.
When arriving from third countries that are not listed in Annex I, mandatory testing (before and after entry) and a 10-day quarantine period is always required.
The quarantine period can be shortened after a negative test result for the second test on day 6.
Special rules for children apply.
Provisions for vaccinated people
The testing and quarantine requirement does not apply to persons who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last twelve months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 180 days and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
All passengers arriving by plane (including children for whom the data is provided by their parents) must fill in the traveller’s questionnaire before arrival. You can do this up to three days before arriving in Estonia. The border guard or the airline may ask for confirmation of the border crossing declaration sent by e-mail either electronically or on paper. Those arriving by ship, bus, or car are obliged to fill in the traveller’s questionnaire when arriving from a high-risk country (marked in red).
Internal Restrictions:
*Public spaces and services: Information on nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus is available on the Estonian crisis website.
You should read the full list of nationwide restrictions.
Estonia will accept the proof of COVID-19 recovery and vaccination record. If you are travelling with a printed PDF proof of vaccination status, it must date from 1 November to ensure that the certificate can be scanned successfully, if domestic certification is required. Your appointment card from vaccination centres is not designed to be used as proof of vaccination and should not be used to demonstrate your vaccine status.
* Travel via neighbouring countries: Check country-specific for details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
* If you test positive for COVID-19, you may need to stay where you are until you test negative. You may also need to seek treatment there.
Estonia Latest News:
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
Estonia adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Estonia are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.
All travellers from risk or high-risk countries are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test. For high-risk countries also a second test after entry and a 10 quarantine is required. The quarantine period can be shortened after a negative test result for the second test on day 6.
Special rules apply to children.
Provisions for vaccinated people
The testing and quarantine requirement does not apply to persons who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last twelve months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 180 days and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restrictions on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Exemptions from restrictions for people who have recovered from and been vaccinated against COVID-19 | (kriis.ee)
Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
*Transit:
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restrictions.
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.
*From Third Countries:
Travel to Estonia from outside the European Union, the European Economic Area or the Schengen area is possible for non-vaccinated people, including for tourism, only from the countries listed in Annex 1 of the recommendation of the Council of the European Union on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU.
An updated list of countries for which entry to Estonia is subject to limitations is available on the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Testing (before and after entry) and a 10-day quarantine period is mandatory for passengers arriving from a country on the list with an infection rate above 200 cases per 100.000 inhabitants in the last 14 days.
When arriving from third countries that are not listed in Annex I, mandatory testing (before and after entry) and a 10-day quarantine period is always required.
The quarantine period can be shortened after a negative test result for the second test on day 6.
Special rules for children apply.
Provisions for vaccinated people
The testing and quarantine requirement does not apply to persons who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last twelve months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 180 days and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
All passengers arriving by plane (including children for whom the data is provided by their parents) must fill in the traveller’s questionnaire before arrival. You can do this up to three days before arriving in Estonia. The border guard or the airline may ask for confirmation of the border crossing declaration sent by e-mail either electronically or on paper. Those arriving by ship, bus, or car are obliged to fill in the traveller’s questionnaire when arriving from a high-risk country (marked in red).
Internal Restrictions:
*Public spaces and services: Information on nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus is available on the Estonian crisis website. You should read the full list of nationwide restrictions.
Estonia will accept the proof of COVID-19 recovey and vaccination record. Your appointment card from vaccination centres is not designed to be used as proof of vaccination and should not be used to demonstrate your vaccine status.
*Travel via neighbouring countries: Check country-specific for details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
*If you test positive for COVID-19, you may need to stay where you are until you test negative. You may also need to seek treatment there.
Estonia Estonia Imposes Additional Entry Rules for Unvaccinated Travellers From Portugal, France, Finland & Monaco
The Estonian authorities have announced that starting from Monday, November 29, Portugal, France, Finland, and Monaco will join the list of countries considered as highly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic as they have identified increased infection cases.
Last week, Portugal, France, Finland, and Monaco were part of the yellow list. However, since the COVID-19 situation has worsened in these areas, they will now be moved to the red list and will be subject to stricter entry rules.
Based on the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), Portugal has reported 18,161 new infection cases in the last seven days. During the same period, France reported 162,391 new cases, Finland reported 6,524 new cases, and Monaco reported 133 new cases.
Therefore, due to increased infection rates, unvaccinated and unrecovered travellers who reach the Baltic country from one of these areas will be required to take a COVID-19 test upon entry if they haven’t undergone testing previously, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.
In addition, everyone who doesn’t hold a valid vaccination or recovery certificate will be required to stay self-isolated for ten days. However, the self-isolation period can be shortened by taking another Coronavirus test after the sixth day of quarantine.
“If a person has a negative test certificate, the test is not required when entering the country. If a person wishes to reduce the self-isolation time, a second test is required no earlier than the sixth day after the test on which the negative test certificate is based,” the Ministry explained.
On the other hand, the same has emphasised that the entry restrictions don’t apply to travellers from red-listed countries who have completed their vaccination process as well as those who have recovered from the virus.
Except for the newly added territories, Estonia’s red list currently also includes all of the following EU/Schengen Area countries:
Andorra
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czechia
Cyprus
Denmark
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Romania
San Marino
Slovakia
Slovenia
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Simultaneously, through the same update, it has been revealed that Spain will be moved from the green to the yellow list.
This means that unvaccinated and unrecovered Spanish citizens are subject to testing rules when entering Estonia. In contrast, vaccinated and unrecovered travellers are exempt from this rule.
Apart from Spain, three other countries – Italy, Malta, and Sweden – are also part of the yellow list.
Estonia Latest News:
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
Estonia adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Estonia are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.
All travellers from risk or high-risk countries are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test. For high-risk countries also a second test after entry and a 10 quarantine is required. The quarantine period can be shortened after a negative test result for the second test on day 6.
Special rules apply to children.
Provisions for vaccinated people
The testing and quarantine requirement does not apply to persons who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last twelve months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 180 days and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restrictions on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Exemptions from restrictions for people who have recovered from and been vaccinated against COVID-19 | (kriis.ee)
Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
*Transit:
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restrictions.
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.
*From Third Countries:
Travel to Estonia from outside the European Union, the European Economic Area or the Schengen area is possible for non-vaccinated people, including for tourism, only from the countries listed in Annex 1 of the recommendation of the Council of the European Union on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU.
An updated list of countries for which entry to Estonia is subject to limitations is available on the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Testing (before and after entry) and a 10-day quarantine period is mandatory for passengers arriving from a country on the list with an infection rate above 200 cases per 100.000 inhabitants in the last 14 days.
When arriving from third countries that are not listed in Annex I, mandatory testing (before and after entry) and a 10-day quarantine period is always required.
The quarantine period can be shortened after a negative test result for the second test on day 6.
Special rules for children apply.
Provisions for vaccinated people
The testing and quarantine requirement does not apply to persons who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last twelve months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 180 days and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
All passengers arriving by plane (including children for whom the data is provided by their parents) must fill in the traveller’s questionnaire before arrival. You can do this up to three days before arriving in Estonia. The border guard or the airline may ask for confirmation of the border crossing declaration sent by e-mail either electronically or on paper. Those arriving by ship, bus, or car are obliged to fill in the traveller’s questionnaire when arriving from a high-risk country (marked in red).
Internal Restrictions:
*Public spaces and services: Information on nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus is available on the Estonian crisis website. You should read the full list of nationwide restrictions.
Estonia will accept the proof of COVID-19 recovey and vaccination record. Your appointment card from vaccination centres is not designed to be used as proof of vaccination and should not be used to demonstrate your vaccine status.
*Travel via neighbouring countries: Check country-specific for details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
*If you test positive for COVID-19, you may need to stay where you are until you test negative. You may also need to seek treatment there.
Estonia Estonia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that all travellers from Cyprus, Germany, Norway, Poland, San Marino, and Switzerland will be required to follow testing and quarantine rules upon their arrival in the Baltic State, as these territories have been added to the red list.
According to authorities in Estonia, the red list includes countries that have reported high COVID-19 infection rates in the last two weeks, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.
Besides the six countries mentioned above, Estonia’s red list includes the following territories:
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czechia
Denmark
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Iceland
Latvia
Lithuania
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Switzerland
Citizens from the countries mentioned above are obliged to follow testing and quarantine rules upon their arrival in the Baltic State.
However, Estonia’s government previously clarified that travellers who hold valid proof of immunization against the virus would not be required to follow additional requirements upon their entry into Estonia, such as testing or self-isolation rules.
Since the start of the pandemic, authorities in Estonia have divided other countries into several categories, taking into account the epidemiological situation in them, in a bid to stop the further spread of the virus and its new strains.
Besides the red category, other countries are also grouped into the yellow list, which includes medium-risk territories, and the green list, which consists of countries considered safe in terms of the COVID-19 situation.
At present, the yellow list includes the following territories:
Andorra
Italy
Monaco
Portugal
France
Sweden
Finland
Travellers from the countries included in the yellow list will be required to present a negative result of the COVID-19 test before travelling to Estonia.
As for the green list, after an increase in the number of infections reported recently in Italy, this country has been moved from the green to the yellow list, and currently, Estonia’s green list includes only three territories:
Holy See
Malta
Spain
According to the figures provided by the World Health Organization, more than 202,600 people in Estonia have tested positive for the Coronavirus and its new strains since the start of the pandemic, while 1,581 people have died during the same period.
Estonia Latest News:
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
Estonia adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Estonia are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.
All travellers from risk or high-risk countries are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test. For high-risk countries also a second test after entry and a 10 quarantine is required. The quarantine period can be shortened after a negative test result for the second test on day 6.
Special rules apply to children.
Provisions for vaccinated people
The testing and quarantine requirement does not apply to persons who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last twelve months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 180 days and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restrictions on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Exemptions from restrictions for people who have recovered from and been vaccinated against COVID-19 | (kriis.ee)
Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
*Transit:
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restrictions.
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.
*From Third Countries:
Travel to Estonia from outside the European Union, the European Economic Area or the Schengen area is possible for non-vaccinated people, including for tourism, only from the countries listed in Annex 1 of the recommendation of the Council of the European Union on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU.
An updated list of countries for which entry to Estonia is subject to limitations is available on the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Testing (before and after entry) and a 10-day quarantine period is mandatory for passengers arriving from a country on the list with an infection rate above 200 cases per 100.000 inhabitants in the last 14 days.
When arriving from third countries that are not listed in Annex I, mandatory testing (before and after entry) and a 10-day quarantine period is always required.
The quarantine period can be shortened after a negative test result for the second test on day 6.
Special rules for children apply.
Provisions for vaccinated people
The testing and quarantine requirement does not apply to persons who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last twelve months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 180 days and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
All passengers arriving by plane (including children for whom the data is provided by their parents) must fill in the traveller’s questionnaire before arrival. You can do this up to three days before arriving in Estonia. The border guard or the airline may ask for confirmation of the border crossing declaration sent by e-mail either electronically or on paper. Those arriving by ship, bus, or car are obliged to fill in the traveller’s questionnaire when arriving from a high-risk country (marked in red).
Internal Restrictions:
*Public spaces and services: Information on nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus is available on the Estonian crisis website.
You should read the full list of nationwide restrictions.
Estonia will accept the proof of COVID-19 recovery and vaccination record. If you are travelling with a printed PDF proof of vaccination status, it must date from 1 November to ensure that the certificate can be scanned successfully, if domestic certification is required. Your appointment card from vaccination centres is not designed to be used as proof of vaccination and should not be used to demonstrate your vaccine status.
*Travel via neighbouring countries: Check country-specific for details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
• If you test positive for COVID-19, you may need to stay where you are until you test negative. You may also need to seek treatment there.
Estonia Latest News:
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
Estonia adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Estonia are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.
All travellers from risk or high-risk countries are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test. For high-risk countries also a second test after entry and a 10 quarantine is required. The quarantine period can be shortened after a negative test result for the second test on day 6.
Special rules apply to children.
Provisions for vaccinated people
The testing and quarantine requirement does not apply to persons who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last twelve months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 180 days and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restrictions on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Exemptions from restrictions for people who have recovered from and been vaccinated against COVID-19 | (kriis.ee)
Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
*Transit:
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restrictions.
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.
*From Third Countries:
Travel to Estonia from outside the European Union, the European Economic Area or the Schengen area is possible for non-vaccinated people, including for tourism, only from the countries listed in Annex 1 of the recommendation of the Council of the European Union on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU.
An updated list of countries for which entry to Estonia is subject to limitations is available on the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Testing (before and after entry) and a 10-day quarantine period is mandatory for passengers arriving from a country on the list with an infection rate above 200 cases per 100.000 inhabitants in the last 14 days.
When arriving from third countries that are not listed in Annex I, mandatory testing (before and after entry) and a 10-day quarantine period is always required.
The quarantine period can be shortened after a negative test result for the second test on day 6.
Special rules for children apply.
Provisions for vaccinated people
The testing and quarantine requirement does not apply to persons who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last twelve months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 180 days and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
All passengers arriving by plane (including children for whom the data is provided by their parents) must fill in the traveller’s questionnaire before arrival. You can do this up to three days before arriving in Estonia. The border guard or the airline may ask for confirmation of the border crossing declaration sent by e-mail either electronically or on paper. Those arriving by ship, bus, or car are obliged to fill in the traveller’s questionnaire when arriving from a high-risk country (marked in red).
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on thewebsite of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place and are reviewed every two weeks. You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls. People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained. A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport. The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping two metres from other people always. Please read the full list of nationwide restrictions.
*Travel via neighbouring countries: Check country-specific details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
Estonia Cyprus and the Netherlands have been added to Estonia’s red list, which includes territories that have been highly affected by the Coronavirus in the last two weeks; therefore, travellers from both countries are obliged to follow testing and self-isolation requirements when planning to enter the Baltic State.
The recent decision confirmed by Estonia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs that will take effect from today, October 25, will be kept in place until October 31, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.
Besides Cyprus and the Netherlands, the red list of Estonia also includes the following territories;
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Greece
Ireland
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
The United Kingdom
Estonia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that travellers from countries placed on the red list will be subject to tighter entry requirements, such as testing and quarantine rules.
Since the start of the pandemic, authorities in Estonia have categorised other countries into green, yellow and red groups, based on their epidemiological situation.
At present, Estonia’s yellow list, which consists of medium-risk territories in terms of the Coronavirus situation, includes the following countries:
Andorra
Czechia
Denmark
France
Finland
Germany
Hungary
Iceland
Liechtenstein
Monaco
Norway
Poland
Portugal
San Marino
Switzerland
The same Ministry has highlighted that all passengers from countries included in the yellow category are obliged to present a negative result of the Coronavirus test upon their arrival.
As for the green list, it currently includes the following territories:
Holy See
Italy
Malta
Spain
The countries mentioned above are considered safe, based on their epidemiological situation, as they have recently recorded low COVID-19 infection rates, therefore travellers from these territories are exempted from entry rules.
Estonia Latest News: Government imposes mandatory quarantine for arrivals from Denmark and Latvia; entry restrictions removed for travelers from several countries (SVI, 21.06.2021).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
Estonia adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Estonia are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.
All travellers from risk or high-risk countries are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test. For high-risk countries also a second test after entry and a 10 quarantine is required. The quarantine period can be shortened after a negative test result for the second test on day 6.
Special rules apply to children.
Provisions for vaccinated people
The testing and quarantine requirement does not apply to persons who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last twelve months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 180 days and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restrictions on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Exemptions from restrictions for people who have recovered from and been vaccinated against COVID-19 | (kriis.ee)
Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
*Transit:
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restrictions.
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.
*From Third Countries:
Travel to Estonia from outside the European Union, the European Economic Area or the Schengen area is possible for non-vaccinated people, including for tourism, only from the countries listed in Annex 1 of the recommendation of the Council of the European Union on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU.
An updated list of countries for which entry to Estonia is subject to limitations is available on the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Testing (before and after entry) and a 10-day quarantine period is mandatory for passengers arriving from a country on the list with an infection rate above 200 cases per 100.000 inhabitants in the last 14 days.
When arriving from third countries that are not listed in Annex I, mandatory testing (before and after entry) and a 10-day quarantine period is always required.
The quarantine period can be shortened after a negative test result for the second test on day 6.
Special rules for children apply.
Provisions for vaccinated people
The testing and quarantine requirement does not apply to persons who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last twelve months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 180 days and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
All passengers arriving by plane (including children for whom the data is provided by their parents) must fill in the traveller’s questionnaire before arrival. You can do this up to three days before arriving in Estonia. The border guard or the airline may ask for confirmation of the border crossing declaration sent by e-mail either electronically or on paper. Those arriving by ship, bus, or car are obliged to fill in the traveller’s questionnaire when arriving from a high-risk country (marked in red).
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on thewebsite of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place and are reviewed every two weeks. You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls. People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained. A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport. The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping two metres from other people always. Please read the full list of nationwide restrictions.
*Travel via neighbouring countries: Check country-specific details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
Estonia Latest News: Government imposes mandatory quarantine for arrivals from Denmark and Latvia; entry restrictions removed for travelers from several countries (SVI, 21.06.2021).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
Estonia adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Estonia are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.
All travellers from risk or high-risk countries are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test. For high-risk countries also a second test after entry and a 10 quarantine is required. The quarantine period can be shortened after a negative test result for the second test on day 6.
Special rules apply to children.
Provisions for vaccinated people
The testing and quarantine requirement does not apply to persons who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last twelve months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 180 days and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restrictions on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Exemptions from restrictions for people who have recovered from and been vaccinated against COVID-19 | (kriis.ee)
Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
*Transit:
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restrictions.
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.
*From Third Countries:
Travel to Estonia from outside the European Union, the European Economic Area or the Schengen area is possible for non-vaccinated people, including for tourism, only from the countries listed in Annex 1 of the recommendation of the Council of the European Union on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU.
An updated list of countries for which entry to Estonia is subject to limitations is available on the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Testing (before and after entry) and a 10-day quarantine period is mandatory for passengers arriving from a country on the list with an infection rate above 200 cases per 100.000 inhabitants in the last 14 days.
When arriving from third countries that are not listed in Annex I, mandatory testing (before and after entry) and a 10-day quarantine period is always required.
The quarantine period can be shortened after a negative test result for the second test on day 6.
Special rules for children apply.
Provisions for vaccinated people
The testing and quarantine requirement does not apply to persons who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last twelve months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 180 days and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
All passengers arriving by plane (including children for whom the data is provided by their parents) must fill in the traveller’s questionnaire before arrival. You can do this up to three days before arriving in Estonia. The border guard or the airline may ask for confirmation of the border crossing declaration sent by e-mail either electronically or on paper. Those arriving by ship, bus, or car are obliged to fill in the traveller’s questionnaire when arriving from a high-risk country (marked in red).
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on thewebsite of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place and are reviewed every two weeks. You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls. People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained. A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport. The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping two metres from other people always. Please read the full list of nationwide restrictions.
*Travel via neighbouring countries: Check country-specific details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
Estonia Latest News: Government imposes mandatory quarantine for arrivals from Denmark and Latvia; entry restrictions removed for travelers from several countries (SVI, 21.06.2021).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
Estonia adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Estonia are not based on the common “EU Traffic Lights” map.
All travellers from risk or high-risk countries are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test. For high-risk countries also a second test after entry and a 10 quarantine is required. The quarantine period can be shortened after a negative test result for the second test on day 6.
Special rules apply to children.
Provisions for vaccinated people
The testing and quarantine requirement does not apply to persons who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last twelve months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 180 days and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restrictions on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Exemptions from restrictions for people who have recovered from and been vaccinated against COVID-19 | (kriis.ee)
Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
*Transit:
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restrictions.
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.
*From Third Countries:
Travel to Estonia from outside the European Union, the European Economic Area or the Schengen area is possible for non-vaccinated people, including for tourism, only from the countries listed in Annex 1 of the recommendation of the Council of the European Union on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU.
An updated list of countries for which entry to Estonia is subject to limitations is available on the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Testing (before and after entry) and a 10-day quarantine period is mandatory for passengers arriving from a country on the list with an infection rate above 200 cases per 100.000 inhabitants in the last 14 days.
When arriving from third countries that are not listed in Annex I, mandatory testing (before and after entry) and a 10-day quarantine period is always required.
The quarantine period can be shortened after a negative test result for the second test on day 6.
Special rules for children apply.
Provisions for vaccinated people
The testing and quarantine requirement does not apply to persons who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last twelve months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 180 days and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
All passengers arriving by plane (including children for whom the data is provided by their parents) must fill in the traveller’s questionnaire before arrival. You can do this up to three days before arriving in Estonia. The border guard or the airline may ask for confirmation of the border crossing declaration sent by e-mail either electronically or on paper. Those arriving by ship, bus, or car are obliged to fill in the traveller’s questionnaire when arriving from a high-risk country (marked in red).
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on thewebsite of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place and are reviewed every two weeks. You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls. People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained. A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport. The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping two metres from other people always. Please read the full list of nationwide restrictions.
*Travel via neighbouring countries: Check country-specific details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
Estonia Latest News: Government imposes mandatory quarantine for arrivals from Denmark and Latvia; entry restrictions removed for travelers from several countries (SVI, 21.06.2021).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
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.
The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.
A second test has to be taken no earlier than on day 6 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 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
The testing requirement does not apply to persons who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last twelve months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Is a quarantine required?
All travellers from high-risk countries must complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine.
As an alternative, they can submit to a double testing procedure.
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
The 10-day isolation requirement does not apply to persons who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last twelve months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Exemptions from restrictions for people who have recovered from and been vaccinated against COVID-19 | (kriis.ee)
Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
*Transit:
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.
*From Third Countries:
Travel to Estonia from outside the European Union, the European Economic Area or the Schengen area is possible for non-vaccinated people, including for tourism, only from the countries listed in Annex 1 of the recommendation of the Council of the European Union on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU.
An updated list of countries for which entry to Estonia is subject to limitations is available on the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
A 10-days restrictions on movement period is mandatory for passengers arriving from a country on the list with an infection rate above 75 cases per 100.000 inhabitants in the last 14 days.
When arriving from third countries that are not listed in Annex I, a mandatory 10-day restrictions on movement period always applies.
Citizens of third countries arriving in Estonia for the purpose of work or studying at an educational institution in Estonia, from a third country not included in Annex 1 of the recommendation of the Council of the European Union, are also subject to a coronavirus test immediately after arriving in Estonia, and a second test no earlier than 6 days after the first test.
The 10-day self-isolation may be ended earlier by taking a PCR test abroad (no earlier than 72 hours before arrival in Estonia), followed by a second test taken in Estonia no earlier than 6 days after the first test. The 10-day restrictions on movement period can be concluded earlier if both tests are negative. Travellers without a pre-departure test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival can take a test immediately after their arrival, and the second test no earlier than 6 days after the first test. The 10-day self-isolation can be concluded earlier if both tests are negative.
Children under the age of 12 are exempted from testing.
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on thewebsite of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place and are reviewed every two weeks. You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls. People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained. A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport. The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping two metres from other people always. Please read the full list of nationwide restrictions.
*Travel via neighbouring countries: Check country-specific details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
Estonia Latest News: Government imposes mandatory quarantine for arrivals from Denmark and Latvia; entry restrictions removed for travelers from several countries (SVI, 21.06.2021).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
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.
The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.
A second test has to be taken no earlier than on day 6 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 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
The testing requirement does not apply to persons who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last twelve months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Is a quarantine required?
All travellers from high-risk countries must complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine.
As an alternative, they can submit to a double testing procedure.
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
The 10-day isolation requirement does not apply to persons who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last twelve months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Exemptions from restrictions for people who have recovered from and been vaccinated against COVID-19 | (kriis.ee)
Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
*Transit:
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.
*From Third Countries:
Travel to Estonia from outside the European Union, the European Economic Area or the Schengen area is possible for non-vaccinated people, including for tourism, only from the countries listed in Annex 1 of the recommendation of the Council of the European Union on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU.
An updated list of countries for which entry to Estonia is subject to limitations is available on the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
A 10-days restrictions on movement period is mandatory for passengers arriving from a country on the list with an infection rate above 75 cases per 100.000 inhabitants in the last 14 days.
When arriving from third countries that are not listed in Annex I, a mandatory 10-day restrictions on movement period always applies.
Citizens of third countries arriving in Estonia for the purpose of work or studying at an educational institution in Estonia, from a third country not included in Annex 1 of the recommendation of the Council of the European Union, are also subject to a coronavirus test immediately after arriving in Estonia, and a second test no earlier than 6 days after the first test.
The 10-day self-isolation may be ended earlier by taking a PCR test abroad (no earlier than 72 hours before arrival in Estonia), followed by a second test taken in Estonia no earlier than 6 days after the first test. The 10-day restrictions on movement period can be concluded earlier if both tests are negative. Travellers without a pre-departure test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival can take a test immediately after their arrival, and the second test no earlier than 6 days after the first test. The 10-day self-isolation can be concluded earlier if both tests are negative.
Children under the age of 12 are exempted from testing.
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on thewebsite of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place and are reviewed every two weeks. You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls. People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained. A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport. The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping two metres from other people always. Please read the full list of nationwide restrictions.
*Travel via neighbouring countries: Check country-specific details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
Estonia Latest News: Government imposes mandatory quarantine for arrivals from Denmark and Latvia; entry restrictions removed for travelers from several countries (SVI, 21.06.2021).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
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.
The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.
A second test has to be taken no earlier than on day 6 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 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
The testing requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Is a quarantine required?
All travellers from high-risk countries must complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine.
As an alternative, they can submit to a double testing procedure.
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
The 10-day isolation requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Exemptions from restrictions for people who have recovered from and been vaccinated against COVID-19 | (kriis.ee)
Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
*Transit:
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.
*From Third Countries:
Travel to Estonia from outside the European Union, the European Economic Area or the Schengen area is possible for non-vaccinated people, including for tourism, only from the countries listed in Annex 1 of the recommendation of the Council of the European Union on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU.
An updated list of countries for which entry to Estonia is subject to limitations is available on the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
A 10-days restrictions on movement period is mandatory for passengers arriving from a country on the list with an infection rate above 75 cases per 100.000 inhabitants in the last 14 days.
When arriving from third countries that are not listed in Annex I, a mandatory 10-day restrictions on movement period always applies.
Citizens of third countries arriving in Estonia for the purpose of work or studying at an educational institution in Estonia, from a third country not included in Annex 1 of the recommendation of the Council of the European Union, are also subject to a coronavirus test immediately after arriving in Estonia, and a second test no earlier than 6 days after the first test.
The 10-day self-isolation may be ended earlier by taking a PCR test abroad (no earlier than 72 hours before arrival in Estonia), followed by a second test taken in Estonia no earlier than 6 days after the first test. The 10-day restrictions on movement period can be concluded earlier if both tests are negative. Travellers without a pre-departure test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival can take a test immediately after their arrival, and the second test no earlier than 6 days after the first test. The 10-day self-isolation can be concluded earlier if both tests are negative.
Children under the age of 12 are exempted from testing.
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on thewebsite of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place and are reviewed every two weeks. You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls. People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained. A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport. The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping two metres from other people always. Please read the full list of nationwide restrictions.
*Travel via neighbouring countries: Check country-specific details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
Estonia Latest News: Government imposes mandatory quarantine for arrivals from Denmark and Latvia; entry restrictions removed for travelers from several countries (SVI, 21.06.2021).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
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.
The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.
A second test has to be taken no earlier than on day 6 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 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
The testing requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Is a quarantine required?
All travellers from high-risk countries must complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine.
As an alternative, they can submit to a double testing procedure.
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
The 10-day isolation requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Exemptions from restrictions for people who have recovered from and been vaccinated against COVID-19 | (kriis.ee)
Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
*Transit:
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.
*From Third Countries:
Travel to Estonia from outside the European Union, the European Economic Area or the Schengen area is possible for non-vaccinated people, including for tourism, only from the countries listed in Annex 1 of the recommendation of the Council of the European Union on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU.
An updated list of countries for which entry to Estonia is subject to limitations is available on the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
A 10-days restrictions on movement period is mandatory for passengers arriving from a country on the list with an infection rate above 75 cases per 100.000 inhabitants in the last 14 days.
When arriving from third countries that are not listed in Annex I, a mandatory 10-day restrictions on movement period always applies.
Citizens of third countries arriving in Estonia for the purpose of work or studying at an educational institution in Estonia, from a third country not included in Annex 1 of the recommendation of the Council of the European Union, are also subject to a coronavirus test immediately after arriving in Estonia, and a second test no earlier than 6 days after the first test.
The 10-day self-isolation may be ended earlier by taking a PCR test abroad (no earlier than 72 hours before arrival in Estonia), followed by a second test taken in Estonia no earlier than 6 days after the first test. The 10-day restrictions on movement period can be concluded earlier if both tests are negative. Travellers without a pre-departure test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival can take a test immediately after their arrival, and the second test no earlier than 6 days after the first test. The 10-day self-isolation can be concluded earlier if both tests are negative.
Children under the age of 12 are exempted from testing.
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on thewebsite of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place and are reviewed every two weeks. You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls. People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained. A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport. The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping two metres from other people always. Please read the full list of nationwide restrictions.
*Travel via neighbouring countries: Check country-specific details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
Estonia Latest News: Government updates list of COVID-19 highly-affected countries, travelers that need to self-isolate upon arrival (Schengen Visa Info, 18.05.2021). Estonia authorities remove quarantine obligation for Latvian cross-border workers (Schengen Visa Info, 05.05.2021)
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
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.
The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.
A second test has to be taken no earlier than on day 6 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 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
The testing requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Is a quarantine required?
All travellers from high-risk countries must complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine.
As an alternative, they can submit to a double testing procedure.
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
The 10-day isolation requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Exemptions from restrictions for people who have recovered from and been vaccinated against COVID-19 | (kriis.ee)
Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
*Transit:
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.
*From Third Countries:
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
- Japan (*)
- New Zealand
- Rwanda
- South Korea (*)
- Thailand
- Singapore
(*) 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.
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on thewebsite of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place and are reviewed every two weeks. You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls. People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained. A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport. The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping two metres from other people always. Please read the full list of nationwide restrictions.
*Travel via neighbouring countries: Check country-specific details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
Estonia Latest News: Estonia authorities remove quarantine obligation for Latvian cross-border workers; entry restrictions for other countries continue until 9 May (Schengen Visa Info, 05.05.2021)
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
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.
The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.
A second test has to be taken no earlier than on day 6 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 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
The testing requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Is a quarantine required?
All travellers from high-risk countries must complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine.
As an alternative, they can submit to a double testing procedure.
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
The 10-day isolation requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Exemptions from restrictions for people who have recovered from and been vaccinated against COVID-19 | (kriis.ee)
Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
*Transit:
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.
*From Third Countries:
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
- Japan (*)
- New Zealand
- Rwanda
- South Korea (*)
- Thailand
- Singapore
(*) 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.
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on thewebsite of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place and are reviewed every two weeks. You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls. People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained. A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport. The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping two metres from other people always. Please read the full list of nationwide restrictions.
*Travel via neighbouring countries: Check country-specific details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
Estonia Latest News: Government extends existing COVID-19 entry restrictions for travelers until 2 May (Schengen Visa Info, 27.04.2021). Government extends existing COVID-19 entry restrictions for travelers until 2 May (Schengen Visa Info, 27.04.2021).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
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.
The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.
A second test has to be taken no earlier than on day 6 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 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
The testing requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Is a quarantine required?
All travellers from high-risk countries must complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine.
As an alternative, they can submit to a double testing procedure.
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
The 10-day isolation requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Exemptions from restrictions for people who have recovered from and been vaccinated against COVID-19 | (kriis.ee)
Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
*Transit:
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.
*From Third Countries:
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
- Japan (*)
- New Zealand
- Rwanda
- South Korea (*)
- Thailand
- Singapore
(*) 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.
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on thewebsite of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place and are reviewed every two weeks. You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls. People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained. A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport. The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping two metres from other people always. Please read the full list of nationwide restrictions.
*Travel via neighbouring countries: Check country-specific details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
Estonia Latest News: Government extends existing COVID-19 entry restrictions for travelers until 2 May (Schengen Visa Info, 27.04.2021). Government extends existing COVID-19 entry restrictions for travelers until 2 May (Schengen Visa Info, 27.04.2021).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
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.
The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.
A second test has to be taken no earlier than on day 6 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 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
The testing requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Is a quarantine required?
All travellers from high-risk countries must complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine.
As an alternative, they can submit to a double testing procedure.
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
The 10-day isolation requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Exemptions from restrictions for people who have recovered from and been vaccinated against COVID-19 | (kriis.ee)
Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit:
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.
*From Third Countries:
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
- Japan (*)
- New Zealand
- Rwanda
- South Korea (*)
- Thailand
- Singapore
(*) 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.
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on thewebsite of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place and are reviewed every two weeks. You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls. People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained. A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport. The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping two metres from other people always. Please read the full list of nationwide restrictions.
*Travel via neighbouring countries: Check country-specific details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
Estonia Latest News: Authorities in Estonia extend restriction of movement for nationals of 27 countries until 04APR21 (Schengen Info, 23.03.2021). Tallinn Airport begins 10 international routes, will start three others within one week (TAN, 29.03.2021). Government closes shops, restaurants to contain surge in COVID-19 infections (Reuters, 09.03.2021).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
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.
The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.
A second test has to be taken no earlier than on day 6 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 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
The testing requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Is a quarantine required?
All travellers from high-risk countries must complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine.
As an alternative, they can submit to a double testing procedure.
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
The 10-day isolation requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Exemptions from restrictions for people who have recovered from and been vaccinated against COVID-19 | (kriis.ee)
Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit:
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.
*From Third Countries:
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
- Japan (*)
- New Zealand
- Rwanda
- South Korea (*)
- Thailand
- Singapore
(*) 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.
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on thewebsite of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place and are reviewed every two weeks. You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls. People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained. A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport. The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping two metres from other people always. Please read the full list of nationwide restrictions.
*Travel via neighbouring countries: Check country-specific details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
Estonia Latest News: Authorities in Estonia extend restriction of movement for nationals of 27 countries until 04APR21 (Schengen Info, 23.03.2021). Tallinn Airport begins 10 international routes, will start three others within one week (TAN, 29.03.2021). Government closes shops, restaurants to contain surge in COVID-19 infections (Reuters, 09.03.2021).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
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.
The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.
A second test has to be taken no earlier than on day 6 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 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
The testing requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Is a quarantine required?
All travellers from high-risk countries must complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine.
As an alternative, they can submit to a double testing procedure.
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
The 10-day isolation requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Exemptions from restrictions for people who have recovered from and been vaccinated against COVID-19 | (kriis.ee)
Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit:
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.
*From Third Countries:
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
- Japan (*)
- New Zealand
- Rwanda
- South Korea (*)
- Thailand
- Singapore
(*) 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.
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on thewebsite of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place and are reviewed every two weeks. You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls. People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained. A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport. The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping two metres from other people always. Please read the full list of nationwide restrictions.
*Travel via neighbouring countries: Check country-specific details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
Estonia The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that arrivals to the country from Lithuania, Latvia and Finland will go through the same entry restrictions upon arrival in Estonia, just as travellers from other European Union Member States.
According to a press release of the same Ministry, issued on the order of the Government of the Republic amending the entry restrictions amid COVID-19, the new changes will apply to arrivals from Lithuania, Latvia and Finland if the number of Coronavirus cases in these countries is higher than 160 per every 100,000 citizens.
Currently, the infection cases in these three countries are as follows:
Lithuania – 312.12
Latvia – 380.52
Finland – 164.53
“The restriction on freedom of movement can be shortened by two tests. People who have had COVID-19 disease or a vaccination course in the last six months are exempt from the restriction on freedom of movement and testing,” the Ministry explains.
As a result, starting from April 5, Monday, arrivals from the following countries will encounter entry restrictions upon arrival in Estonia: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Spain, the Netherlands, Croatia, Ireland, Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Monaco, Norway, Poland, France, Sweden, Romania, Germany, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Finland, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Hungary.
All travellers reaching Estonia from these countries will have to isolate for a period of ten days since the infection rate in these countries is more than 150 people per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days.
However, if they want to shorten the period of quarantine, they will be able to do so by presenting the results of a PCR test taken at most 72 hours before reaching the country. The results must be negative. The travellers should then take another test on the sixth day of isolation. If it results negative again, he/she can leave quarantine.
Those who have not taken the test abroad can do so as soon as they arrive in Estonia, and then another test on the sixth day. If both are negative, they can also leave quarantine earlier.
Currently, the quarantine obligation does not apply only to Iceland, Liechtenstein, Portugal, Denmark and the United Kingdom, as the infection rate in these countries less than 150 people per 100,000 population in the last 14 days.
As per arrivals from third countries, it possible to travel to Estonia from Australia, South Korea, Rwanda, Singapore, Thailand and New Zealand without any restrictions.
“Third-country nationals who come to Estonia to work or study in an educational institution registered in Estonia from a third country not listed in Annex 1 of the Council of the European Union Recommendation and a family member working in Estonia with a visa and a family member working in a start-up or ICT field are subject to a 10-day restriction on freedom of movement, and they must be tested for coronavirus immediately after arrival in Estonia and for repetitions not earlier than on the sixth day after the first test,” the Ministry notes, while explaining that early testing does not release these travellers from the obligation of quarantine.
At the same time, the Ministry advises Estonian citizens to refrain from undertaking any trio outside the European Union countries due to the widespread COVID-19 and its mutations.
The Ministry reminds the citizens that due to the spread of the new mutations and the quickly changing situation abroad, countries are introducing measures at short notice, including changes in border crossing conditions, tests and testing requirements.
Estonia Latest News: Authorities in Estonia extend restriction of movement for nationals of 27 countries until 04APR21 (Schengen Info, 23.03.2021). Tallinn Airport begins 10 international routes, will start three others within one week (TAN, 29.03.2021). Government closes shops, restaurants to contain surge in COVID-19 infections (Reuters, 09.03.2021).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
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.
The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.
A second test has to be taken no earlier than on day 6 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 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
The testing requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Is a quarantine required?
All travellers from high-risk countries must complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine.
As an alternative, they can submit to a double testing procedure.
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
The 10-day isolation requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Exemptions from restrictions for people who have recovered from and been vaccinated against COVID-19 | (kriis.ee)
Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit:
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.
*From Third Countries:
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
- Japan (*)
- New Zealand
- Rwanda
- South Korea (*)
- Thailand
- Singapore
(*) 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.
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on thewebsite of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place and are reviewed every two weeks. You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls. People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained. A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport. The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping two metres from other people always. Please read the full list of nationwide restrictions.
*Travel via neighbouring countries: Check country-specific details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
Estonia Latest News: Authorities in Estonia extend restriction of movement for nationals of 27 countries until 04APR21 (Schengen Info, 23.03.2021). Tallinn Airport begins 10 international routes, will start three others within one week (TAN, 29.03.2021). Government closes shops, restaurants to contain surge in COVID-19 infections (Reuters, 09.03.2021).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU: 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.
The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.
A second test has to be taken no earlier than on day 6 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 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
The testing requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Is a quarantine required?
All travellers from high-risk countries must complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine.
As an alternative, they can submit to a double testing procedure.
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
The 10-day isolation requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Exemptions from restrictions for people who have recovered from and been vaccinated against COVID-19 | (kriis.ee)
Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit: 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.
*From Third Countries:
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
- Japan (*)
- New Zealand
- Rwanda
- South Korea (*)
- Thailand
- Singapore
(*) 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.
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on thewebsite of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place and are reviewed every two weeks. You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls. People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained. A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport. The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping two metres from other people always. Please read the full list of nationwide restrictions.
*Travel via neighbouring countries: Check country-specific details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
Estonia Latest News: Government closes shops, restaurants to contain surge in COVID-19 infections (Reuters, 09.03.2021). Authorities in Estonia restricted freedom of movement for nationals of 26 countries until 14 March (Schengen Info, 08.03.2021).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
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.
The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.
A second test has to be taken no earlier than on day 6 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 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
The testing requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Is a quarantine required?
All travellers from high-risk countries must complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine.
As an alternative, they can submit to a double testing procedure.
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
The 10-day isolation requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Exemptions from restrictions for people who have recovered from and been vaccinated against COVID-19 | (kriis.ee)
Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit:
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.
*From Third Countries:
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
- Japan (*)
- New Zealand
- Rwanda
- South Korea (*)
- Thailand
- Singapore
(*) 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.
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on thewebsite of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place and are reviewed every two weeks. You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls. People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained. A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport. The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping two metres from other people always. Please read the full list of nationwide restrictions.
*Travel via neighbouring countries: Check country-specific details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
Estonia Latest News: Government closes shops, restaurants to contain surge in COVID-19 infections (Reuters, 09.03.2021). Authorities in Estonia restricted freedom of movement for nationals of 26 countries until 14 March (Schengen Info, 08.03.2021).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
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.
The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.
A second test has to be taken no earlier than on day 6 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 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
The testing requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Is a quarantine required?
All travellers from high-risk countries must complete a 10-day mandatory quarantine.
As an alternative, they can submit to a double testing procedure.
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
The 10-day isolation requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Exemptions from restrictions for people who have recovered from and been vaccinated against COVID-19 | (kriis.ee)
Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit:
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.
*From Third Countries:
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
- Japan (*)
- New Zealand
- Rwanda
- South Korea (*)
- Thailand
- Singapore
(*) 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.
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on the website of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place and are reviewed every two weeks.
• You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls.
People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained.
A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport.
• The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping a distance of two metres from other people at all times.
In catering and entertainment establishments (restaurants, cafés, bars, cinemas etc) groups of up to six are allowed. They must be seated two metres away from others. These restrictions do not apply to family units. Food and recreational establishments are required to close at 9pm.
Estonia Latest News: Government closes shops, restaurants to contain surge in COVID-19 infections (Reuters, 09.03.2021). Authorities in Estonia restricted freedom of movement for nationals of 26 countries until 14 March (Schengen Info, 08.03.2021).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
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.
Is a quarantine required?
Travellers arriving from countries with an infection rate higher than 150 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days are subject to mandatory 10-day isolation or a double testing procedure.
Provisions for vaccinated people
The 10-day isolation requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Is a coronavirus test required?
Travellers arriving from high-risk countries, who do not want to stay in self-isolation for 10 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 day 6 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 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
The testing requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit:
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.
*From Third Countries:
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
- Japan (*)
- New Zealand
- Rwanda
- South Korea (*)
- Thailand
- Singapore
(*) 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.
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on the website of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place and are reviewed every two weeks.
• You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls.
People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained.
A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport.
• The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping a distance of two metres from other people at all times.
In catering and entertainment establishments (restaurants, cafés, bars, cinemas etc) groups of up to six are allowed. They must be seated two metres away from others. These restrictions do not apply to family units. Food and recreational establishments are required to close at 9pm.
Estonia Latest News: Government closes shops, restaurants to contain surge in COVID-19 infections (Reuters, 09.03.2021). Authorities in Estonia restricted freedom of movement for nationals of 26 countries until 14 March (Schengen Info, 08.03.2021).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
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.
Is a quarantine required?
Travellers arriving from countries with an infection rate higher than 150 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days are subject to mandatory 10-day isolation or a double testing procedure.
Provisions for vaccinated people
The 10-day isolation requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Is a coronavirus test required?
Travellers arriving from high-risk countries, who do not want to stay in self-isolation for 10 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 day 6 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 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
The testing requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit:
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.
*From Third Countries:
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
- Japan (*)
- New Zealand
- Rwanda
- South Korea (*)
- Thailand
- Singapore
(*) 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.
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on the website of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place and are reviewed every two weeks.
• You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls.
People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained.
A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport.
• The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping a distance of two metres from other people at all times.
In catering and entertainment establishments (restaurants, cafés, bars, cinemas etc) groups of up to six are allowed. They must be seated two metres away from others. These restrictions do not apply to family units. Food and recreational establishments are required to close at 9pm.
Estonia Latest News: Government closes shops, restaurants to contain surge in COVID-19 infections (Reuters, 09.03.2021). Authorities in Estonia restricted freedom of movement for nationals of 26 countries until 14 March (Schengen Info, 08.03.2021).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
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.
Is a quarantine required? Travellers arriving from countries with an infection rate higher than 150 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days are subject to mandatory 10-day isolation or a double testing procedure.
Is a coronavirus test required? Travellers arriving from high-risk countries, who do not want to stay in self-isolation for 10 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 day 6 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 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.
Find out more: Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit: 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.
*From Third Countries:
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
- Japan (*)
- New Zealand
- Rwanda
- South Korea (*)
- Thailand
- Singapore
(*) 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.
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on the website of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place and are reviewed every two weeks.
• You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls.
People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained.
A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport.
• The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping a distance of two metres from other people at all times.
In catering and entertainment establishments (restaurants, cafés, bars, cinemas etc) groups of up to six are allowed. They must be seated two metres away from others. These restrictions do not apply to family units. Food and recreational establishments are required to close at 9pm.
Estonia Latest News: Government closes shops, restaurants to contain surge in COVID-19 infections (Reuters, 09.03.2021). Authorities in Estonia restricted freedom of movement for nationals of 26 countries until 14 March (Schengen Info, 08.03.2021).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
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.
Is a quarantine required?
Travellers arriving from countries with an infection rate higher than 150 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days are subject to mandatory 10-day isolation or a double testing procedure.
Provisions for vaccinated people
The 10-day isolation requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Is a coronavirus test required?
Travellers arriving from high-risk countries, who do not want to stay in self-isolation for 10 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 day 6 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 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
The testing requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit:
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.
*From Third Countries:
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
- Japan (*)
- New Zealand
- Rwanda
- South Korea (*)
- Thailand
- Singapore
(*) 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.
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on the website of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place and are reviewed every two weeks.
• You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls.
People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained.
A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport.
• The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping a distance of two metres from other people at all times.
In catering and entertainment establishments (restaurants, cafés, bars, cinemas etc) groups of up to six are allowed. They must be seated two metres away from others. These restrictions do not apply to family units. Food and recreational establishments are required to close at 9pm.
Estonia Latest News: Government closes shops, restaurants to contain surge in COVID-19 infections (Reuters, 09.03.2021). Authorities in Estonia restricted freedom of movement for nationals of 26 countries until 14 March (Schengen Info, 08.03.2021).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
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.
Is a quarantine required?
Travellers arriving from countries with an infection rate higher than 150 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days are subject to mandatory 10-day isolation or a double testing procedure.
Provisions for vaccinated people
The 10-day isolation requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Is a coronavirus test required?
Travellers arriving from high-risk countries, who do not want to stay in self-isolation for 10 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 day 6 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 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
The testing requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit:
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.
*From Third Countries:
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
- Japan (*)
- New Zealand
- Rwanda
- South Korea (*)
- Thailand
- Singapore
(*) 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.
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on the website of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place and are reviewed every two weeks.
• You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls.
People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained.
A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport.
• The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping a distance of two metres from other people at all times.
In catering and entertainment establishments (restaurants, cafés, bars, cinemas etc) groups of up to six are allowed. They must be seated two metres away from others. These restrictions do not apply to family units. Food and recreational establishments are required to close at 9pm.
-Travel via neighbouring countries:
Check country-specific FCDO Travel Advice for details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
*Health: Check Estonian Health Board website for up to date information in English about coronavirus in Estonia. Information on this website includes advice on:
• how to protect yourself from infection
• COVID-19 symptoms and spread
• what to do in case of suspected infection while in Estonia
• what to do if you have been diagnosed with COVID-19
• what to do if you were in close contact with person diagnosed with COVID-19
• testing for the coronavirus
If you have symptoms of coronavirus, Estonian Health Board advises calling family physician advisory line
on + 372 634 6630 or 1220 if dialling within Estonia (service in English is provided between 3:00pm to 5:00pm every day).
If you experience breathing difficulties or shortness of breath, call the emergency number: 112. If you have any coronavirus-related questions, please call the Rescue Board’s free 24-hour crisis line: +372 600 1247 or 1247 if dialling from Estonia.
For contact details for English speaking doctors and 24/7 pharmacies visit our list of healthcare providers.
Your emotional and mental wellbeing is important. Read guidance on how to look after your mental wellbeing and mental health.
View Health
for further details on healthcare in Estonia. This section includes information on medical cover while overseas and what you need to do before travel to make sure your medical costs are covered during your stay. The section also covers:
• the use of European Health Insurance Cards after 1 January 2021
• how to check if your prescription is valid in Estonia
-COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Estonia
Wherever possible British nationals should aim to be vaccinated in the country where they live.
As information is available about the national vaccination programme, this page will be updated. here Sign up to get email notifications.
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the UK authority responsible for assessing the safety, quality and efficacy of vaccines. It has authorised the Pfizer/BioNTech, Oxford/AstraZeneca and Moderna vaccines for temporary supply and use in the UK. Find out more about here MHRA approval for these vaccines. Information about vaccines used in other national programmes, including regulatory status, should be available from the local authorities. This here list of Stringent Regulatory Authorities recognised by the World Health Organisation may also be a useful source of additional information. Find out more about COVID-19 vaccines on the here World Health Organization COVID-19 vaccines page.
Estonia Latest News: Government closes shops, restaurants to contain surge in COVID-19 infections (reuters, 09.03.2021). Authorities in Estonia restricted freedom of movement for nationals of 26 countries until 14 March (Schengen Info, 08.03.2021).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
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.
Is a quarantine required?
Travellers arriving from countries with an infection rate higher than 150 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days are subject to mandatory 10-day isolation or a double testing procedure.
Provisions for vaccinated people
The 10-day isolation requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Is a coronavirus test required?
Travellers arriving from high-risk countries, who do not want to stay in self-isolation for 10 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 day 6 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 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
The testing requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit:
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.
*From Third Countries:
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
- Japan (*)
- New Zealand
- Rwanda
- South Korea (*)
- Thailand
- Singapore
(*) 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.
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on the website of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place and are reviewed every two weeks.
• You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls.
People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained.
A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport.
• The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping a distance of two metres from other people at all times.
In catering and entertainment establishments (restaurants, cafés, bars, cinemas etc) groups of up to six are allowed. They must be seated two metres away from others. These restrictions do not apply to family units. Food and recreational establishments are required to close at 9pm.
-Travel via neighbouring countries
Check country-specific FCDO Travel Advice for details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
*Health: Check Estonian Health Board website for up to date information in English about coronavirus in Estonia. Information on this website includes advice on:
• how to protect yourself from infection
• COVID-19 symptoms and spread
• what to do in case of suspected infection while in Estonia
• what to do if you have been diagnosed with COVID-19
• what to do if you were in close contact with person diagnosed with COVID-19
• testing for the coronavirus
If you have symptoms of coronavirus, Estonian Health Board advises calling family physician advisory line
on + 372 634 6630 or 1220 if dialling within Estonia (service in English is provided between 3:00pm to 5:00pm every day).
If you experience breathing difficulties or shortness of breath, call the emergency number: 112. If you have any coronavirus-related questions, please call the Rescue Board’s free 24-hour crisis line: +372 600 1247 or 1247 if dialling from Estonia.
For contact details for English speaking doctors and 24/7 pharmacies visit our list of healthcare providers.
Your emotional and mental wellbeing is important. Read guidance on how to look after your mental wellbeing and mental health.
View Health
for further details on healthcare in Estonia. This section includes information on medical cover while overseas and what you need to do before travel to make sure your medical costs are covered during your stay. The section also covers:
• the use of European Health Insurance Cards after 1 January 2021
• how to check if your prescription is valid in Estonia
-COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Estonia
Wherever possible British nationals should aim to be vaccinated in the country where they live.
As information is available about the national vaccination programme, this page will be updated. here Sign up to get email notifications.
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the UK authority responsible for assessing the safety, quality and efficacy of vaccines. It has authorised the Pfizer/BioNTech, Oxford/AstraZeneca and Moderna vaccines for temporary supply and use in the UK. Find out more about here MHRA approval for these vaccines. Information about vaccines used in other national programmes, including regulatory status, should be available from the local authorities. This here list of Stringent Regulatory Authorities recognised by the World Health Organisation may also be a useful source of additional information. Find out more about COVID-19 vaccines on the here World Health Organization COVID-19 vaccines page.
Estonia Latest News: Authorities in Estonia restricted freedom of movement for nationals of 26 countries until 14 March (Schengen Info, 08.03.2021).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
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.
Is a quarantine required?
Travellers arriving from countries with an infection rate higher than 150 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days are subject to mandatory 10-day isolation or a double testing procedure.
Provisions for vaccinated people
The 10-day isolation requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Is a coronavirus test required?
Travellers arriving from high-risk countries, who do not want to stay in self-isolation for 10 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 day 6 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 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
The testing requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit:
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.
*From Third Countries:
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
- Japan (*)
- New Zealand
- Rwanda
- South Korea (*)
- Thailand
- Singapore
(*) 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.
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on the website of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place and are reviewed every two weeks.
• You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls.
People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained.
A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport.
• The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping a distance of two metres from other people at all times.
In catering and entertainment establishments (restaurants, cafés, bars, cinemas etc) groups of up to six are allowed. They must be seated two metres away from others. These restrictions do not apply to family units. Food and recreational establishments are required to close at 9pm.
-Travel via neighbouring countries
Check country-specific FCDO Travel Advice for details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
*Health: Check Estonian Health Board website for up to date information in English about coronavirus in Estonia. Information on this website includes advice on:
• how to protect yourself from infection
• COVID-19 symptoms and spread
• what to do in case of suspected infection while in Estonia
• what to do if you have been diagnosed with COVID-19
• what to do if you were in close contact with person diagnosed with COVID-19
• testing for the coronavirus
If you have symptoms of coronavirus, Estonian Health Board advises calling family physician advisory line
on + 372 634 6630 or 1220 if dialling within Estonia (service in English is provided between 3:00pm to 5:00pm every day).
If you experience breathing difficulties or shortness of breath, call the emergency number: 112. If you have any coronavirus-related questions, please call the Rescue Board’s free 24-hour crisis line: +372 600 1247 or 1247 if dialling from Estonia.
For contact details for English speaking doctors and 24/7 pharmacies visit our list of healthcare providers.
Your emotional and mental wellbeing is important. Read guidance on how to look after your mental wellbeing and mental health.
View Health
for further details on healthcare in Estonia. This section includes information on medical cover while overseas and what you need to do before travel to make sure your medical costs are covered during your stay. The section also covers:
• the use of European Health Insurance Cards after 1 January 2021
• how to check if your prescription is valid in Estonia
-COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Estonia
Wherever possible British nationals should aim to be vaccinated in the country where they live.
As information is available about the national vaccination programme, this page will be updated. here Sign up to get email notifications.
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the UK authority responsible for assessing the safety, quality and efficacy of vaccines. It has authorised the Pfizer/BioNTech, Oxford/AstraZeneca and Moderna vaccines for temporary supply and use in the UK. Find out more about here MHRA approval for these vaccines. Information about vaccines used in other national programmes, including regulatory status, should be available from the local authorities. This here list of Stringent Regulatory Authorities recognised by the World Health Organisation may also be a useful source of additional information. Find out more about COVID-19 vaccines on the here World Health Organization COVID-19 vaccines page.
Estonia Latest News: Government will lift ban on flights to, from U.K. on 31 December (ERR News, 29.12.2020).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
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.
Is a quarantine required?
Travellers arriving from countries with an infection rate higher than 150 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days are subject to mandatory 10-day isolation or a double testing procedure.
Provisions for vaccinated people
The 10-day isolation requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Is a coronavirus test required?
Travellers arriving from high-risk countries, who do not want to stay in self-isolation for 10 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 day 6 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 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
The testing requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit:
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.
*From Third Countries:
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
- Japan (*)
- New Zealand
- Rwanda
- South Korea (*)
- Thailand
- Singapore
(*) 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.
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on the website of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place and are reviewed every two weeks.
• You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls.
People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained.
A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport.
• The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping a distance of two metres from other people at all times.
In catering and entertainment establishments (restaurants, cafés, bars, cinemas etc) groups of up to six are allowed. They must be seated two metres away from others. These restrictions do not apply to family units. Food and recreational establishments are required to close at 9pm.
-Travel via neighbouring countries
Check country-specific FCDO Travel Advice for details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
*Health: Check Estonian Health Board website for up to date information in English about coronavirus in Estonia. Information on this website includes advice on:
• how to protect yourself from infection
• COVID-19 symptoms and spread
• what to do in case of suspected infection while in Estonia
• what to do if you have been diagnosed with COVID-19
• what to do if you were in close contact with person diagnosed with COVID-19
• testing for the coronavirus
If you have symptoms of coronavirus, Estonian Health Board advises calling family physician advisory line
on + 372 634 6630 or 1220 if dialling within Estonia (service in English is provided between 3:00pm to 5:00pm every day).
If you experience breathing difficulties or shortness of breath, call the emergency number: 112. If you have any coronavirus-related questions, please call the Rescue Board’s free 24-hour crisis line: +372 600 1247 or 1247 if dialling from Estonia.
For contact details for English speaking doctors and 24/7 pharmacies visit our list of healthcare providers.
Your emotional and mental wellbeing is important. Read guidance on how to look after your mental wellbeing and mental health.
View Health
for further details on healthcare in Estonia. This section includes information on medical cover while overseas and what you need to do before travel to make sure your medical costs are covered during your stay. The section also covers:
• the use of European Health Insurance Cards after 1 January 2021
• how to check if your prescription is valid in Estonia
-COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Estonia
Wherever possible British nationals should aim to be vaccinated in the country where they live.
As information is available about the national vaccination programme, this page will be updated. here Sign up to get email notifications.
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the UK authority responsible for assessing the safety, quality and efficacy of vaccines. It has authorised the Pfizer/BioNTech, Oxford/AstraZeneca and Moderna vaccines for temporary supply and use in the UK. Find out more about here MHRA approval for these vaccines. Information about vaccines used in other national programmes, including regulatory status, should be available from the local authorities. This here list of Stringent Regulatory Authorities recognised by the World Health Organisation may also be a useful source of additional information. Find out more about COVID-19 vaccines on the here World Health Organization COVID-19 vaccines page.
Estonia Latest News: Government will lift ban on flights to, from U.K. on 31 December (ERR News, 29.12.2020).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
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.
Is a quarantine required?
Travellers arriving from countries with an infection rate higher than 150 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days are subject to mandatory 10-day isolation or a double testing procedure.
Provisions for vaccinated people
The 10-day isolation requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Is a coronavirus test required?
Travellers arriving from high-risk countries, who do not want to stay in self-isolation for 10 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 day 6 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 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
The testing requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit:
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.
*From Third Countries:
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
- Japan (*)
- New Zealand
- Rwanda
- South Korea (*)
- Thailand
- Singapore
(*) 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.
Internal Restrictions: *Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on the website of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place and are reviewed every two weeks.
• You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls.
People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained.
A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport.
• The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping a distance of two metres from other people at all times.
In catering and entertainment establishments (restaurants, cafés, bars, cinemas etc) groups of up to six are allowed. They must be seated two metres away from others. These restrictions do not apply to family units. Food and recreational establishments are required to close at 9pm.
-Travel via neighbouring countries
Check country-specific FCDO Travel Advice for details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
*Health: Check Estonian Health Board website for up to date information in English about coronavirus in Estonia. Information on this website includes advice on:
• how to protect yourself from infection
• COVID-19 symptoms and spread
• what to do in case of suspected infection while in Estonia
• what to do if you have been diagnosed with COVID-19
• what to do if you were in close contact with person diagnosed with COVID-19
• testing for the coronavirus
If you have symptoms of coronavirus, Estonian Health Board advises calling family physician advisory line
on + 372 634 6630 or 1220 if dialling within Estonia (service in English is provided between 3:00pm to 5:00pm every day).
If you experience breathing difficulties or shortness of breath, call the emergency number: 112. If you have any coronavirus-related questions, please call the Rescue Board’s free 24-hour crisis line: +372 600 1247 or 1247 if dialling from Estonia.
For contact details for English speaking doctors and 24/7 pharmacies visit our list of healthcare providers.
Your emotional and mental wellbeing is important. Read guidance on how to look after your mental wellbeing and mental health.
View Health
for further details on healthcare in Estonia. This section includes information on medical cover while overseas and what you need to do before travel to make sure your medical costs are covered during your stay. The section also covers:
• the use of European Health Insurance Cards after 1 January 2021
• how to check if your prescription is valid in Estonia
-COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Estonia
Wherever possible British nationals should aim to be vaccinated in the country where they live.
As information is available about the national vaccination programme, this page will be updated. here Sign up to get email notifications.
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the UK authority responsible for assessing the safety, quality and efficacy of vaccines. It has authorised the Pfizer/BioNTech, Oxford/AstraZeneca and Moderna vaccines for temporary supply and use in the UK. Find out more about here MHRA approval for these vaccines. Information about vaccines used in other national programmes, including regulatory status, should be available from the local authorities. This here list of Stringent Regulatory Authorities recognised by the World Health Organisation may also be a useful source of additional information. Find out more about COVID-19 vaccines on the here World Health Organization COVID-19 vaccines page.
Estonia Latest News: Estonia extends entry restrictions for travelers until 14 February because of COVID-19 (SVI, 08.02.2021). Government will lift ban on flights to, from U.K. on 31 December (ERR News, 29.12.2020).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
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.
Is a quarantine required?
Travellers arriving from countries with an infection rate higher than 150 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days are subject to mandatory 10-day isolation or a double testing procedure.
Provisions for vaccinated people
The 10-day isolation requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Is a coronavirus test required?
Travellers arriving from high-risk countries, who do not want to stay in self-isolation for 10 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 day 6 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 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
The testing requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit:
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.
*From Third Countries:
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
- Japan (*)
- New Zealand
- Rwanda
- South Korea (*)
- Thailand
- Singapore
(*) 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.
Internal Restrictions: *Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on the website of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place and are reviewed every two weeks.
• You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls.
People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained.
A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport.
• The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping a distance of two metres from other people at all times.
In catering and entertainment establishments (restaurants, cafés, bars, cinemas etc) groups of up to six are allowed. They must be seated two metres away from others. These restrictions do not apply to family units. Food and recreational establishments are required to close at 9pm.
-Travel via neighbouring countries
Check country-specific FCDO Travel Advice for details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
*Health: Check Estonian Health Board website for up to date information in English about coronavirus in Estonia. Information on this website includes advice on:
• how to protect yourself from infection
• COVID-19 symptoms and spread
• what to do in case of suspected infection while in Estonia
• what to do if you have been diagnosed with COVID-19
• what to do if you were in close contact with person diagnosed with COVID-19
• testing for the coronavirus
If you have symptoms of coronavirus, Estonian Health Board advises calling family physician advisory line
on + 372 634 6630 or 1220 if dialling within Estonia (service in English is provided between 3:00pm to 5:00pm every day).
If you experience breathing difficulties or shortness of breath, call the emergency number: 112. If you have any coronavirus-related questions, please call the Rescue Board’s free 24-hour crisis line: +372 600 1247 or 1247 if dialling from Estonia.
For contact details for English speaking doctors and 24/7 pharmacies visit our list of healthcare providers.
Your emotional and mental wellbeing is important. Read guidance on how to look after your mental wellbeing and mental health.
View Health
for further details on healthcare in Estonia. This section includes information on medical cover while overseas and what you need to do before travel to make sure your medical costs are covered during your stay. The section also covers:
• the use of European Health Insurance Cards after 1 January 2021
• how to check if your prescription is valid in Estonia
-COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Estonia
Wherever possible British nationals should aim to be vaccinated in the country where they live.
As information is available about the national vaccination programme, this page will be updated. here Sign up to get email notifications.
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the UK authority responsible for assessing the safety, quality and efficacy of vaccines. It has authorised the Pfizer/BioNTech, Oxford/AstraZeneca and Moderna vaccines for temporary supply and use in the UK. Find out more about here MHRA approval for these vaccines. Information about vaccines used in other national programmes, including regulatory status, should be available from the local authorities. This here list of Stringent Regulatory Authorities recognised by the World Health Organisation may also be a useful source of additional information. Find out more about COVID-19 vaccines on the here World Health Organization COVID-19 vaccines page.
Estonia Latest News: Estonia extends entry restrictions for travelers until 14 February because of COVID-19 (SVI, 08.02.2021). Government will lift ban on flights to, from U.K. on 31 December (ERR News, 29.12.2020).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
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.
Is a quarantine required?
Travellers arriving from countries with an infection rate higher than 150 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days are subject to mandatory 10-day isolation or a double testing procedure.
Provisions for vaccinated people
The 10-day isolation requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Is a coronavirus test required?
Travellers arriving from high-risk countries, who do not want to stay in self-isolation for 10 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 day 6 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 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
The testing requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit: Foreigners can use Estonia as a transport corridor to return to their home country if they have no signs of infection.
*From Third Countries:
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
- Japan (*)
- New Zealand
- Rwanda
- South Korea (*)
- Thailand
- Singapore
(*) 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.
Internal Restrictions: *Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on the website of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place and are reviewed every two weeks.
• You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls.
People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained.
A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport.
• The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping a distance of two metres from other people at all times.
In catering and entertainment establishments (restaurants, cafés, bars, cinemas etc) groups of up to six are allowed. They must be seated two metres away from others. These restrictions do not apply to family units. Food and recreational establishments are required to close at 9pm.
-Travel via neighbouring countries
Check country-specific FCDO Travel Advice for details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
*Health: Check Estonian Health Board website for up to date information in English about coronavirus in Estonia. Information on this website includes advice on:
• how to protect yourself from infection
• COVID-19 symptoms and spread
• what to do in case of suspected infection while in Estonia
• what to do if you have been diagnosed with COVID-19
• what to do if you were in close contact with person diagnosed with COVID-19
• testing for the coronavirus
If you have symptoms of coronavirus, Estonian Health Board advises calling family physician advisory line
on + 372 634 6630 or 1220 if dialling within Estonia (service in English is provided between 3:00pm to 5:00pm every day).
If you experience breathing difficulties or shortness of breath, call the emergency number: 112. If you have any coronavirus-related questions, please call the Rescue Board’s free 24-hour crisis line: +372 600 1247 or 1247 if dialling from Estonia.
For contact details for English speaking doctors and 24/7 pharmacies visit our list of healthcare providers.
Your emotional and mental wellbeing is important. Read guidance on how to look after your mental wellbeing and mental health.
View Health
for further details on healthcare in Estonia. This section includes information on medical cover while overseas and what you need to do before travel to make sure your medical costs are covered during your stay. The section also covers:
• the use of European Health Insurance Cards after 1 January 2021
• how to check if your prescription is valid in Estonia
-COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Estonia
Wherever possible British nationals should aim to be vaccinated in the country where they live.
As information is available about the national vaccination programme, this page will be updated. here Sign up to get email notifications.
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the UK authority responsible for assessing the safety, quality and efficacy of vaccines. It has authorised the Pfizer/BioNTech, Oxford/AstraZeneca and Moderna vaccines for temporary supply and use in the UK. Find out more about here MHRA approval for these vaccines. Information about vaccines used in other national programmes, including regulatory status, should be available from the local authorities. This here list of Stringent Regulatory Authorities recognised by the World Health Organisation may also be a useful source of additional information. Find out more about COVID-19 vaccines on the here World Health Organization COVID-19 vaccines page.
Estonia Latest News: Estonia extends entry restrictions for travelers until 14 February because of COVID-19 (SVI, 08.02.2021). Government will lift ban on flights to, from U.K. on 31 December (ERR News, 29.12.2020).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
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.
Is a quarantine required?
Travellers arriving from countries with an infection rate higher than 150 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days are subject to mandatory 10-day isolation or a double testing procedure.
Provisions for vaccinated people
The 10-day isolation requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Is a coronavirus test required?
Travellers arriving from high-risk countries, who do not want to stay in self-isolation for 10 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 day 6 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 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
The testing requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit: Foreigners can use Estonia as a transport corridor to return to their home country if they have no signs of infection.
*From Third Countries:
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
- Japan (*)
- New Zealand
- Rwanda
- South Korea (*)
- Thailand
- Singapore
(*) 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.
Internal Restrictions: *Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on the website of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place and are reviewed every two weeks.
• You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls.
People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained.
A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport.
• The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping a distance of two metres from other people at all times.
In catering and entertainment establishments (restaurants, cafés, bars, cinemas etc) groups of up to six are allowed. They must be seated two metres away from others. These restrictions do not apply to family units. Food and recreational establishments are required to close at 9pm.
-Travel via neighbouring countries
Check country-specific FCDO Travel Advice for details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
*Health: Check Estonian Health Board website for up to date information in English about coronavirus in Estonia. Information on this website includes advice on:
• how to protect yourself from infection
• COVID-19 symptoms and spread
• what to do in case of suspected infection while in Estonia
• what to do if you have been diagnosed with COVID-19
• what to do if you were in close contact with person diagnosed with COVID-19
• testing for the coronavirus
If you have symptoms of coronavirus, Estonian Health Board advises calling family physician advisory line
on + 372 634 6630 or 1220 if dialling within Estonia (service in English is provided between 3:00pm to 5:00pm every day).
If you experience breathing difficulties or shortness of breath, call the emergency number: 112. If you have any coronavirus-related questions, please call the Rescue Board’s free 24-hour crisis line: +372 600 1247 or 1247 if dialling from Estonia.
For contact details for English speaking doctors and 24/7 pharmacies visit our list of healthcare providers.
Your emotional and mental wellbeing is important. Read guidance on how to look after your mental wellbeing and mental health.
View Health
for further details on healthcare in Estonia. This section includes information on medical cover while overseas and what you need to do before travel to make sure your medical costs are covered during your stay. The section also covers:
• the use of European Health Insurance Cards after 1 January 2021
• how to check if your prescription is valid in Estonia
-COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Estonia
Wherever possible British nationals should aim to be vaccinated in the country where they live.
As information is available about the national vaccination programme, this page will be updated. here Sign up to get email notifications.
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the UK authority responsible for assessing the safety, quality and efficacy of vaccines. It has authorised the Pfizer/BioNTech, Oxford/AstraZeneca and Moderna vaccines for temporary supply and use in the UK. Find out more about here MHRA approval for these vaccines. Information about vaccines used in other national programmes, including regulatory status, should be available from the local authorities. This here list of Stringent Regulatory Authorities recognised by the World Health Organisation may also be a useful source of additional information. Find out more about COVID-19 vaccines on the here World Health Organization COVID-19 vaccines page.
Estonia Latest News: Government will lift ban on flights to, from U.K. on 31 December (ERR News, 29.12.2020). Several flight routes resume at Tallinn Airport from next week as government plans to lift flight restrictions (ERR News, 15.12.2020).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
Estonia adoptsits 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.
Is a quarantine required?
Travellers arriving from countries with an infection rate higher than 150 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days are subject to mandatory 10-day isolation or a double testing procedure.
Provisions for vaccinated people
The 10-day isolation requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Is a coronavirus test required?
Travellers arriving from high-risk countries, who do not want to stay in self-isolation for 10 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 day 6 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 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
The testing requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit: Foreigners can use Estonia as a transport corridor to return to their home country if they have no signs of infection.
*From Third Countries:
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
- Japan (*)
- New Zealand
- Rwanda
- South Korea (*)
- Thailand
- Singapore
(*) 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.
Internal Restrictions: *Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on the website of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place and are reviewed every two weeks.
• You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls.
People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained.
A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport.
• The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping a distance of two metres from other people at all times.
In catering and entertainment establishments (restaurants, cafés, bars, cinemas etc) groups of up to six are allowed. They must be seated two metres away from others. These restrictions do not apply to family units. Food and recreational establishments are required to close at 9pm.
-Travel via neighbouring countries
Check country-specific FCDO Travel Advice for details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
*Health: Check Estonian Health Board website for up to date information in English about coronavirus in Estonia. Information on this website includes advice on:
• how to protect yourself from infection
• COVID-19 symptoms and spread
• what to do in case of suspected infection while in Estonia
• what to do if you have been diagnosed with COVID-19
• what to do if you were in close contact with person diagnosed with COVID-19
• testing for the coronavirus
If you have symptoms of coronavirus, Estonian Health Board advises calling family physician advisory line
on + 372 634 6630 or 1220 if dialling within Estonia (service in English is provided between 3:00pm to 5:00pm every day).
If you experience breathing difficulties or shortness of breath, call the emergency number: 112. If you have any coronavirus-related questions, please call the Rescue Board’s free 24-hour crisis line: +372 600 1247 or 1247 if dialling from Estonia.
For contact details for English speaking doctors and 24/7 pharmacies visit our list of healthcare providers.
Your emotional and mental wellbeing is important. Read guidance on how to look after your mental wellbeing and mental health.
View Health
for further details on healthcare in Estonia. This section includes information on medical cover while overseas and what you need to do before travel to make sure your medical costs are covered during your stay. The section also covers:
• the use of European Health Insurance Cards after 1 January 2021
• how to check if your prescription is valid in Estonia
-COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Estonia
Wherever possible British nationals should aim to be vaccinated in the country where they live.
As information is available about the national vaccination programme, this page will be updated. here Sign up to get email notifications.
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the UK authority responsible for assessing the safety, quality and efficacy of vaccines. It has authorised the Pfizer/BioNTech, Oxford/AstraZeneca and Moderna vaccines for temporary supply and use in the UK. Find out more about here MHRA approval for these vaccines. Information about vaccines used in other national programmes, including regulatory status, should be available from the local authorities. This here list of Stringent Regulatory Authorities recognised by the World Health Organisation may also be a useful source of additional information. Find out more about COVID-19 vaccines on the here World Health Organization COVID-19 vaccines page.
Estonia Latest News: Government will lift ban on flights to, from U.K. on 31 December (ERR News, 29.12.2020). Several flight routes resume at Tallinn Airport from next week as government plans to lift flight restrictions (ERR News, 15.12.2020).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
Estonia adoptsits 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.
Is a quarantine required?
Travellers arriving from countries with an infection rate higher than 150 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days are subject to mandatory 10-day isolation or a double testing procedure.
Provisions for vaccinated people
The 10-day isolation requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Is a coronavirus test required?
Travellers arriving from high-risk countries, who do not want to stay in self-isolation for 10 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 day 6 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 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
The testing requirement does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months, or who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months and who have been declared healthy by a doctor.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit: Foreigners can use Estonia as a transport corridor to return to their home country if they have no signs of infection.
*From Third Countries:
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
- Japan (*)
- New Zealand
- Rwanda
- South Korea (*)
- Thailand
- Singapore
(*) 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.
Internal Restrictions: *Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on the website of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place and are reviewed every two weeks.
• You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls.
People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained. A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport.
• The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping a distance of two metres from other people at all times.
In catering and entertainment establishments (restaurants, cafés, bars, cinemas etc) groups of up to six are allowed. They must be seated two metres away from others. These restrictions do not apply to family units. Food and recreational establishments are required to close at 9pm.
*Travel via neighbouring countries: Check country-specific FCDO Travel Advice for details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
Estonia Latest News: Government will lift ban on flights to, from U.K. on 31 December (ERR News, 29.12.2020). Several flight routes resume at Tallinn Airport from next week as government plans to lift flight restrictions (ERR News, 15.12.2020).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
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.
Is a quarantine required?
Travellers arriving from countries with an infection rate higher than 150 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days are subject to mandatory 10-day isolation or a double testing procedure.
Is a coronavirus test required?
Travellers arriving from high-risk countries, who do not want to stay in self-isolation for 10 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 day 6 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 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.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit: Foreigners can use Estonia as a transport corridor to return to their home country if they have no signs of infection.
*From Third Countries:
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
- Japan (*)
- New Zealand
- Rwanda
- South Korea (*)
- Thailand
- Singapore
(*) 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.
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on the website of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place from 24 November and will be reviewed every two weeks. You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls. People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained. A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport. The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping a distance of two metres from other people at all times. The ‘10+2 Rule’ applies in catering establishments (for example, restaurants, cafés, and bars) and places where entertainment services are provided (for example cinemas). This rule means that a group of up to 10 people may meet, while maintaining a distance of two metres from others outside the group. These restrictions do not apply to family units.
*Travel via neighbouring countries: Check country-specific details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
Estonia Latest News: Government will lift ban on flights to, from U.K. on 31 December (ERR News, 29.12.2020). Several flight routes resume at Tallinn Airport from next week as government plans to lift flight restrictions (ERR News, 15.12.2020).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
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:
Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Documents you need to travel in Europe.
*Transit: Foreigners can use Estonia as a transport corridor to return to their home country if they have no signs of infection.
*From Third Countries:
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
- Japan (*)
- New Zealand
- Rwanda
- South Korea (*)
- Thailand
- Singapore
(*) 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.
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on the website of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place from 24 November and will be reviewed every two weeks. You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls. People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained. A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport. The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping a distance of two metres from other people at all times. The ‘10+2 Rule’ applies in catering establishments (for example, restaurants, cafés, and bars) and places where entertainment services are provided (for example cinemas). This rule means that a group of up to 10 people may meet, while maintaining a distance of two metres from others outside the group. These restrictions do not apply to family units.
*Travel via neighbouring countries: Check country-specific details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
Estonia Latest News: Government will lift ban on flights to, from U.K. on 31 December (ERR News, 29.12.2020). Several flight routes resume at Tallinn Airport from next week as government plans to lift flight restrictions (ERR News, 15.12.2020).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
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:
Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit: Foreigners can use Estonia as a transport corridor to return to their home country if they have no signs of infection.
*From Third Countries:
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
- Japan (*)
- New Zealand
- Rwanda
- South Korea (*)
- Thailand
- Singapore
(*) 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.
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on the website of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place from 24 November and will be reviewed every two weeks. You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls. People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained. A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport. The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping a distance of two metres from other people at all times. The ‘10+2 Rule’ applies in catering establishments (for example, restaurants, cafés, and bars) and places where entertainment services are provided (for example cinemas). This rule means that a group of up to 10 people may meet, while maintaining a distance of two metres from others outside the group. These restrictions do not apply to family units. Additional restrictions are in place in both Ida-Viru and Harju Counties (including Tallinn city) which require the closure of restaurants, entertainment venues and gyms.
*Travel via neighbouring countries: Check country-specific details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
Estonia Latest News: Government will lift ban on flights to, from U.K. on 31 December (ERR News, 29.12.2020). Several flight routes resume at Tallinn Airport from next week as government plans to lift flight restrictions (ERR News, 15.12.2020).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
Note: 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 has not exceeded 25 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days. If the infection rate is between 25 and 50, but 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, mandatory 10-days isolation applies or, alternatively, 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, receiving health services, for family reasons or transit, are not subject to any restrictions.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit: Foreigners can use Estonia as a transport corridor to return to their home country if they have no signs of infection.
*From Third Countries:
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
- Japan (*)
- New Zealand
- Rwanda
- South Korea (*)
- Thailand
- Singapore
(*) A 10-day restriction on freedom of movement is mandatory
From 1 January, when travelling to Estonia from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a SARS-CoV-2 test must be taken at least 72 hours before the start of the trip. The obligation to take the test does not extend to children under 10 years of age. After crossing the border, you must remain in self-isolation for 14 days. The time of self-isolation can be reduced if, in addition to the test performed before arrival in the country, the test is also performed on the seventh day after arrival in Estonia. If both tests are negative, you can return to your regular life.
An updated list of countries for which entry to Estonia is subject to limitations is available on the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on the website of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place from 24 November and will be reviewed every two weeks. You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls. People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained. A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport. The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping a distance of two metres from other people at all times. The ‘10+2 Rule’ applies in catering establishments (for example, restaurants, cafés, and bars) and places where entertainment services are provided (for example cinemas). This rule means that a group of up to 10 people may meet, while maintaining a distance of two metres from others outside the group. These restrictions do not apply to family units. Additional restrictions are in place in both Ida-Viru and Harju Counties (including Tallinn city) which require the closure of restaurants, entertainment venues and gyms.
*Travel via neighbouring countries: Check country-specific details on travel restrictions in the neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.
Estonia Latest News: Government will lift ban on flights to, from U.K. on 31 December (ERR News, 29.12.2020). Several flight routes resume at Tallinn Airport from next week as government plans to lift flight restrictions (ERR News, 15.12.2020).
International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
Note: 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 has not exceeded 25 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days. If the infection rate is between 25 and 50, but 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, mandatory 10-days isolation applies or, alternatively, 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, receiving health services, for family reasons or transit, are not subject to any restrictions.
Find out more:
Information on countries and restriction on freedom of movement requirements for passengers
Documents you need to travel in Europe
*Transit: Foreigners can use Estonia as a transport corridor to return to their home country if they have no signs of infection.
*From Third Countries:
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
- Japan (*)
- New Zealand
- Rwanda
- South Korea (*)
- Thailand
- Singapore
(*) A 10-day restriction on freedom of movement is mandatory
From 1 January, when travelling to Estonia from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a SARS-CoV-2 test must be taken at least 72 hours before the start of the trip. The obligation to take the test does not extend to children under 10 years of age. After crossing the border, you must remain in self-isolation for 14 days. The time of self-isolation can be reduced if, in addition to the test performed before arrival in the country, the test is also performed on the seventh day after arrival in Estonia. If both tests are negative, you can return to your regular life.
An updated list of countries for which entry to Estonia is subject to limitations is available on the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Estonia: Nationwide restrictions related to coronavirus and penalty for violating the restrictions is available on the website of the Estonian government. Additional nationwide restrictions are in place from 24 November and will be reviewed every two weeks.
• You must wear a mask or cover your nose and mouth in public indoor spaces, including public transport, shops and malls.
People with medical exemptions and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth if sufficient social distancing is maintained. A public indoor space is any space intended for public use that anyone can enter without registering in advance. This includes public transport.
• The ‘2+2 Rule’ extends to all public indoor spaces. This rule allows two people to meet, keeping a distance of two metres from other people at all times.
The ‘10+2 Rule’ applies in catering establishments (for example, restaurants, cafés, and bars) and places where entertainment services are provided (for example cinemas). This rule means that a group of up to 10 people may meet, while maintaining a distance of two metres from others outside the group. These restrictions do not apply to family units. Additional restrictions are in place in both Ida-Viru and Harju Counties (including Tallinn city) which require the closure of restaurants, entertainment venues and gyms.