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 at 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.
This decision repealed the government order number 305 regulating domestic restrictions. Information about it will be published on the website kriis.ee. People diagnosed with COVID-19 are still subject to the isolation obligation and unvaccinated people who have been in close contact with a person diagnosed with COVID-19 will be required to self-isolate for seven days.
