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Estonia Visa & Entry Requirements
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TRAVEL BASICS
A valid passport is required for all foreign nationals entering Estonia and it is..
Health & SafetyVaccinations are not required when visiting Estonia as there are no diseases endemic to..
CurrencyEstonia’s currency is the Estonian kroon (Kr or EEK), often referred to as the crown by..
Weather & ClimateEstonia’s climate is temperate with significant maritime influences. Summer, from June..
Culture & CustomsEstonia’s population of approximately 1.4 million is made up of around 83% ethnic..
Language & CommunicationsThe official language is Estonian, a dialect very closely related to Finnish. Most young..
Transport & Getting AroundTallinn’s Lennart Meri Airport is Estonia’s major international airport, with direct..
Travel TipsAlthough Estonia has plenty of modern shopping centres, don’t expect to always find..
Food & Eating GuideEstonia’s cuisine is dependent on seasonal produce and the variety of fresh fish and..
Timezone & ElectricityEstonia is in the Eastern European Time zone which is two hours ahead of GMT. Daylight..
DutyfreeThere are no duty-free restrictions for travellers arriving from another EU country..
Visa & Entry Requirements
A valid passport is required for all foreign nationals entering Estonia and it is advisable to ensure that your passport has at least six months validity when visiting any foreign country. Along with 24 other European countries, Estonia is a signatory to the Schengen Convention. That means a visa to any other signatory state of the Schengen Agreement is valid in Estonia too (in most cases). No visa is required for citizens of other EU member states, and citizens of some selected nations with whom the European Union or Estonia have special treaties can enter Estonia for up to 90 days in a 180 day period without a visa. This includes Australian, New Zealand, Canadian and US citizens, among many others. Be aware that the 90 day limit runs concurrently across the whole of the Schengen zone and the countdown begins when entering any of the signatory countries. It does not reset when travelling into another country covered by the Schengen agreement.
Visas cannot be issued in Estonia so you must hold one before entry if required to do so. You may be required to show immigration officials that you have return or onward tickets and adequate means of support and accommodation upon entering Estonia.
More info on the Schengen Agreement and travel documents for EU citizens can be found at http://europa.eu/travel/doc/index_en.htm
There are no departure or landing taxes applicable in Estonia.
It should be noted that there is a zero alcohol limit for drivers in Estonia which is strictly enforced. Pedestrians are required to wear reflectors at night time and failure to do so may incur a fine. Reflectors are inexpensive and are available at most shops.
Travel and health insurance is compulsory for visitors to Estonia. You must be able to show evidence of adequate insurance cover (equivalent to 400,000 Estonian Crowns) to immigration officials or entry to Estonia may be denied. Insurance can be purchased at border controls and airports.
As entry requirements may change from time to time it is strongly advised that you check with the department of foreign affairs or your local consulate or embassy for the current requirements.
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We strongly advise that all Australian travellers check the latest travel advice on the Australian Government Smart Traveller site.
