Update: As the course of the pandemic continues to change around the world, we will continue to update what to expect in regard to travel to amd from Estonia.

The latest update as of 10/25/2020: https://vm.ee/en/information-countries-and-self-isolation-requirements-passengers?fbclid=IwAR33dU7foSmpMWRZbGRL7IyEcg0u4qiYbxa2gsbMCdD7XJ7QGfRO__HcgfE

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The Estonian Government ended the Emergency Situation Status as of May 18. The mandatory 2 + 2 rule was concluded on June 18, though disbursement/social distancing and responsible measures for maintaining public health are encouraged. https://www.valitsus.ee/en

Please be advised that travel from the United States to Europe is very limited (to citizens) and in most cases is not permitted. See links below for travel restrictions and rules. 

NB!  A Joint Statement from the Estonian American National Council and the Estonian Central Council in Canada , Regarding Covid-19 Disinformation https://estosite.org/4927-2/

COVID-19 & Estonia: Latest News & Government Advisories

(EANC, March 16, 2020; An Important Message)

As communities and countries around the world take extreme measures to fight the coronavirus pandemic, so, too, does the Republic of Estonia as do the many Estonian communities abroad. Here in the United States, we are also faced with the hard decisions of postponing or even cancelling long-anticipated events, celebrations, annual meetings, exhibits, trips, choir rehearsals, Estonian school days, church services and more. These disappointments pale in the context of the importance of the health and wellbeing of our community members and neighborhoods. 

The Estonian American National Council encourages everyone to follow the directives set forth by their respective governments and health authorities. Swift action, patience and care, and information are paramount. United, we are stronger – and in acting responsibly we can be an asset not a liability in these trying times. EANC will do our best to provide relevant links and reliable information regarding Estonia and Estonian interests during this crisis. Your first resource when travelling abroad should be the Embassy of your country of residence.

EANC will try to be of assistance by posting notifications shared by the Estonian Embassy in Washington, DC and by the government authorities of the Republic of Estonia on our Facebook site and you can also connect to them through our website (www.estosite.org). 

Here are some useful links:

Government of Estonia’s “Emergency Situation” news and info, including a helpful Frequently Asked Questions section: https://www.kriis.ee/en/news

Detailed categories of Frequently Asked Questions regarding Estonia and Corona virus measures  

Embassy of the United States of America (Tallinn, Estonia): https://ee.usembassy.gov/

U.S. Department of State, Travel Advisories: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html

Embassy of the Republic of Estonia (Washington, DC): https://washington.mfa.ee/

Frequently Asked Questions about COVID19 & Estonia (Source: The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs): https://vm.ee/en/coronavirus-2019-ncov
Information about the Emergency Situation Declared in Estonia (Source: Estonian Government): https://www.valitsus.ee/en

Until it is safe to travel, you can dream: Estonian Tourism Board https://www.visitestonia.com/en/

We will also do our best to keep you up-to-date with relevant notifications received from and about local Estonian community organizations and events. If your local Estonian Society, organization or club needs to get the word out about a change in your event, email us: erku@estosite.org. We will do our best to help.

Estonia is known for being a responsible member of the world community – uniting as one to do what is right in times of trial is one of our greatest strengths. Be prudent, heed the advisories, and stay well!

Estonian American National , Inc.
Contact:  Executive Director Leelo Linask

Email: erku@estosite.org