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The constantly changing epidemiological situation may bring along restrictions on how everyday life is organised and services are provided.

Current restrictions

In order to avoid the spread of the virus and getting infected, to protect the life and health of the people and to ensure the functioning of the society, it is necessary to follow the enacted guidelines and recommendations. 

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In crowded interior spaces, catering and service establishments, as well as in public transportation, depending on the current risk level, it is recommended to follow measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus: wear a mask, especially risk groups; keep a reasonable distance when possible and wash or disinfect your hands regularly.

If you have COVID-19 or suspect you have fallen ill, contact your family physician or call the family physicians’ advisory line (1220). If you develop any symptoms, please do not visit the emergency department or visit your family physician in person, but instead first ask for the advice of your family physician over the phone.

  • Remain at home for at least five days (even if you are asymptomatic). Contact your family physician for a certificate to show your incapacity for work or a certificate for care leave.
  • Avoid contact with other people.
  • Please notify your close contacts that they may have been infected.

The close contacts of a person diagnosed with COVID-19 should self-isolate for at least five days and monitor their health. It is especially important to avoid contact with people belonging to a risk group (regardless of their vaccination status). If complete isolation is not possible, wear a protective mask that tightly covers the nose and mouth.

It is not necessary to observe the advice to remain at one’s own residence or permanent place of abode for five calendar days in the following cases:

  • the individual is vaccinated (or is the equivalent to a vaccinated person), has received a booster vaccination, and less than one year has passed since they received their most recent vaccination
  • the individual has completed the initial COVID-19 vaccination cycle and less than nine months (270 days) has passed since they received their most recent vaccination
  • the individual is considered to be the equivalent to a vaccinated individual (ie. they have recovered from the virus and have received one vaccine dose), and less than nine months (270 days) have passed since they received their most recent vaccine
  • the individual has had COVID-19 within the past six months (180 days) and has been declared by a physician to have recovered.

Information given by the authorities

The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications
The restrictions in force in public transport, sea and air traffic, tourism and travel information, the information on crisis measures directed at entrepreneurs. 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Information on travelling, and opening times of the foreign representations of Estonia.

Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority
Consumer rights, travel insurance, e-commerce, ventilation of public spaces etc. 

Estonian Transport Administration
The requirements for the safe organisation of driving tests.

The Agriculture and Food Board
Information and instructions for food business operators and animal keepers on how to contain the spread of COVID-19.

The Police and Border Guard Board
Changes and restrictions to crossing the border, information on the public order and identity documents.

Prisons
The work order of prisons, and visitation of prisoners.

Last updated: 02.01.2023