Travelling abroad
Due to the spread of the coronavirus, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends that international travel should be avoided unless absolutely necessary.
If travel is unavoidable, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is asking to adhere to the following principles: Before planning your trip, check the infection ratio in your country of destination on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Check for possible travel restrictions in the country of destination – for information, please check the country information on the website Reisi Targalt, the ReOpen Portal of the European Union and, if necessary, contact the country's foreign representation for more details. Register your trip on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website Reisi Targalt, so we could inform you about possible crises. Follow the recommendations of the Health Board for a safe flight in order to keep yourself and other safe - if you have any symptoms of the disease postpone your trip and contact your family physician. Purchase a travel insurance and take note of the insurance conditions (including COVID-19 related travel problems). In the country of destination, follow the instructions of local authorities and keep yourself informed of possible new restrictions. When returning from the trip, follow the rules in force in Estonia, monitor your health and contact your family doctor if you suspect you might have contracted the virus. We draw your attention to the fact that any country may change the conditions of entering the country and staying in the country with a short notice. For more detailed information on the terms of the country of destination, we recommend contacting the foreign representation or the relevant authorities of the country.Is it advisable to travel across state borders?
If you are going on holiday, you should take your European Health Insurance Card with you, as it is important if you have a health problem abroad. People from Estonia who have the European Health Insurance Card can get the medical help they need in the European Union and also in Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland and Switzerland on the same terms as insured people who live in those countries. The card can be ordered digitally from the state portal eesti.ee and is free of charge. To get medical treatment, you should present your European Health Insurance Card or a replacement certificate for it and an identity document at a medical institution. The card only entitles you to medical assistance at public healthcare institutions. NB! Please note that the European Health Insurance Card does not necessarily cover all the costs of the medical care you need. You must pay yourself for visitation fees, bed fees, co-payments for medicines, translation costs, etc at the prices of the country you are in. The card does not cover the cost of international transport or the costs of a private doctor. We recommend that when you travel you should sign a travel insurance contract with an insurance company to cover your costs, depending on the insurance conditions. For more information see: https://www.haigekassa.ee/en/kontaktpunkt/healthcare-eu-and-elsewhere/european-health-insurance-cardI have health insurance. What do I need to know about health insurance when travelling in the European Union?
A 10-day self-isolation requirement applies when entering Latvia from Estonia It is possible to enter the territory of Latvia without fulfilling the self-isolation requirement (while covering your nose and mouth in public places) in the following cases: The residents of Valga-Valka twin town are still allowed to move freely on the condition that during the previous 14 days their only movement has been within the municipality borders of the twin town. All those travelling to Latvia (including for transit or transportation of goods) must fill out an electronic form on the web page https://covidpass.lv up to 48 hours before crossing the border. An emergency situation is in place in Latvia from 09.11 to 07.02 which means that stricter internal restrictions apply in the country. Wearing a mask is obligatory in public transportation and in public places. It is not necessary to stay in self-isolation upon coming to Estonia from Latvia if: If travelling for other reasons and not taking a test, a 10-day self-isolation in obligatory. More information on travelling to Latvia and restrictions in Latvia can be found on the Reisi Targalt (Smart Travel) web page: https://reisitargalt.vm.ee/riigid/lati/What conditions apply to travelling between Estonia and Latvia? Am I allowed to go to Latvia without staying in self-isolation?
Information about entry conditions to other countries can be found on the website Reisi Targalt (Travel Smart): https://reisitargalt.vm.ee/ When travelling, it is advisable to observe the following:I wish to travel abroad. How can I get information about entry to other countries?
Estonia – The Nordic Countries
Maritime traffic continues partially, but you should always check with the shipping line if this specific route is operational.Will maritime traffic continue between Estonia and Finland or Estonia and Sweden?
Estonia – Russia
Taking into the spread of the coronavirus, 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. The Estonian Railway invites passengers who purchased the ticket to contact the customer service of the company Go Rail ticketing agency at: +372 631 0044, e-mail: traveld[at]gorail[dot]ee, www.gorail.ee/en. According to information from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, carriers have also stopped service on long-distance lines headed to Russia.Which transport connections are running between Russia – to St. Petersburg, Moscow. Are trains and buses running?
Estonia – Latvia
Working abroad
No, this is not currently possible. The Russian border is generally closed for entry to foreigners. People with a Russian residence permit or Russian citizens living in the European Union may enter Russia once. The ban on entry does not apply to drivers of international goods vehicles, pilots, crews of sea and river boats, crew on trains travelling internationally, people issued visas because of the death of a relative, and people who reside permanently in the Russian Federation. Entry is also permitted for foreign athletes and coaches, and on one occasion only for people travelling for medical care or to care for sick relatives, and highly qualified specialists. Further information on crossing the Russian border is available from the information line of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs +7(495) 587 8860, +7(499) 244 1977, +7 (499) 244 1988 and +7(499) 244 2847.Exceptionally, could an Estonian citizen or resident with a job in Russia cross the border for work?