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Who is subject to restrictions: tables of countries

Different restrictions are applied after travelling depending on the risk level of the country from which you arrive, and this risk level is assessed on the basis of the infection rate per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days.

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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 restrictions and guidelines.

current restrictions  
The meters of risk level

The main meters are the number on people infected with COVID-19 and the number of people hospitalised. The Government reviews the risk level once a week.

Instructions for how to behave at different risk levels

Who is subject to the restrictions? See tables (from 28.03 until 03.04.2022)

Member states of the European Union and the Schengen area, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino and Vatican

Starting from February 7, 2022, the requirements in the table apply to everyone 12 years old and older.

1 Information compiled on the basis of officcial ECDC data. The list is udated every Friday and takes effect form the following Monday. The ratio of testing is presented in the form "daily average of X per 100 000 people during the 14-day period". 
 

 

Vaccinated persons / persons who have previously been infected with the COVID-19 disease. From all countries Persons who are not vaccinated/ who have not preiously been infected from countries with  the ratio of testing < 3001 Persons who are not vaccinated/ who have not preiously been infected from countries with the ratio of testing over 3001
Negative test certificate requirement No


Submission of a negative test certificate (PCR test done up to 72h before arriving in Estonia or a negative antigen-RTD test done up to 24h before arriving in Estonia) upon entry relieves self-isolation.

 No
Testing requirement on entry / after entry No No No
7-day self-isolation requirement  No Yes Yes
List of countries1


 
  1. Bulgaria    276,62
  2. Holy See    247,22
  3. Hungary    159,28
  4. Poland    278,18
  5. Romania    299,28
  6. Sweden    135,25
  1. Andorra    806,02
  2. Austria    4 411,60
  3. Belgium    508,79
  4. Croatia    349,37
  5. Czechia    683,67
  6. Cyprus    3 002,02
  7. Denmark    1 244,36
  8. Finland    1 522,72
  9. France    1 133,54
  10. Germany    2 177,79
  11. Greece    1 785,02
  12. Iceland    5 371,14
  13. Ireland    840,85
  14. Italy    961,48
  15. Latvia    2 435,09
  16. Liechtenstein    3 745,18
  17. Lithuania    1 735,94
  18. Luxembourg    1 396,60
  19. Malta    317,53
  20. Monaco    1 546,73
  21. Netherlands    3 102,39
  22. Norway    791,96
  23. Portugal    564,33
  24. San Marino    1 291,61
  25. Slovakia    2 170,74
  26. Slovenia    1 483,84
  27. Spain    339,69
  28. Switzerland    4 404,19

Countries and territories outside the European Union whose residents are allowed to enter Estonia, inter alia for tourism purposes (in accordance with the list in Annex 1 to the recommendation of the Council of the European Union)

NB! Starting from 17.01.2022 Argentina, Australia and Canada are removed from the list of countries for which travel restrictions should be lifted, read more.


2 Information compiled on the basis of official ECDC data. The list is updated every Friday and takes effect form the following Monday. 
3 The ratio of testing is presented in the form "daily average of X new cases per 100 000 people during a 14-day period"
Vaccinated persons / persons who have previously been infected with the COVID-19 disease. From all countries. Persons who are not vaccinated / who have not previously been infected from countries with  infection rate < 753 Persons who are not vaccinated / who have not previously been infected from countries with  infection rate over 75,3
Negative test certificate requirement No No No
Testing requirement on entry / after entry No No No
7-day self-isolation requirement  No No


Yes

Remaining in isolation is not compulsory for 12-18 year olds that are travelling with a vaccinated/recovered parent or legal representative and present a certificate of a negative PCR test done up to 72h before arriving in Estonia or a negative antigen-RTD test done up to 24h before arriving in Estonia. The test can also be done immediately after arriving in Estonia, in that case it is obligatory to stay in isolation until the negative result comes in.
List of countries2


 

  1. Colombia    17,65
  2. Peru    42,33
  3. Qatar    64,42
  4. Rwanda    0,7
  5. Saudi Arabia    6,59
  6. Taiwan    4,76
  7. United Arab Emirates    52,43
  1. Bahrain    1 041,15
  2. Chile    1 038,82
  3. Indonesia    79,87
  4. Kuwait    97,95
  5. New Zealand    5 330,10
  6. South Korea    9 588,29
  7. United Kingdom    1 415,20
  8. Uruguay    590,63

Countries not listed in Annex I of the Council of the European Union

The border crossing restrictions enacted to stop the spread of COVID, including the obligation to present a COVID certificate, do not apply to Ukrainian citizens and their direct descendants (children, grandchildren) and ascendants (parents, grandparents).


Citizens and residents of the European Union, the Schengen area, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino and Vatican arriving from third countries


Vaccinated persons, all countries

 Persons who have previously been infected with the COVID19 disease, all countries Unvaccinated persons / persons who have not previously been infected with the COVID-19 disease
Negative test certificate requirement No

Yes

Upon entry, over 12year olds have to present a certificate of a negative PCR test done up to 72h before arriving in Estonia or a negative antigen-RTD test done up to 24h before arriving in Estonia. 

 Yes
Testing requirement on entry / after entry No No

No
7-day self-isolation requirement  No No


Yes

Remaining in isolation is not compulsory for 12-18 year olds that are travelling with a vaccinated/recovered parent or legal representative and who have had a health care service provider do a SARS-CoV-2 test with a negative result immediately after arriving in Estonia. It is obligatory to stay in isolation until the negative result comes in.
Travelling only for work, studying, family reasons, or under a special permit


No

 Yes


Yes

Vaccinated persons / persons who have previously been infected, from all countries. Persons who are not vaccinated/ who have not previously been infected, from all countries
Negative test certificate requirement No No
Testing requirement on entry / after entry No No
7-day selfisolation requirement  No


Yes

Remaining in isolation is not compulsory for 12-18 year olds that are travelling with a vaccinated/recovered parent or legal representative and who have had a health care service provider do a SARS-CoV-2 test with a negative result immediately after arriving in Estonia. It is obligatory to stay in isolation until the negative result comes in.
Travelling only for work, studying, family reasons, or under a special permit


No
 

No

Last updated: 26.03.2022