Stenbock House – The government of Estonia announced to drop the isolation obligation for arrivals from all over the world. The COVID-19 rules for crossing borders will only apply to third-country nationals and residents.
From 1 April, arrivals from the European Union and the European Economic Area, as well as Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Switzerland, the Vatican, and the United Kingdom, can cross the border without restrictions and do not have to self-isolate. With this decision, the isolation obligation for people arriving from all countries after crossing the state border will be dropped.
Third-country nationals who arrive in Estonia from European countries not listed above may enter Estonia if they have a vaccination certificate, a recovery certificate, or a document certifying the result of a negative coronavirus test. A negative PCR test taken by a health care provider up to 48 hours before crossing the border or an antigen test approved by the European Union Health Security Committee is suitable for crossing the border.
All children under the age of 12 are still exempt from border crossing restrictions. Exemptions for diplomats, transit passengers, staff involved in the transport of goods and passengers, providers of vital services, and others will remain in force. Exceptions also apply to war refugees arriving from Ukraine – they are not required to present a COVID certificate when crossing the border.
