Estonia: Authorities update list of COVID-19 high-risk countries as of July 5 /update 28

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Authorities have updated their list of COVID-19 high-risk countries as of July 5. Officials assess Cyprus, Portugal, and the UK to be high-risk through at least July 11. Travelers from high-risk countries must self-isolate for 10 days on arrival. Travelers can shorten their self-isolation period if they present a negative result from a PCR COVID-19 test taken within the previous 72 hours or submit to a test on arrival. Individuals may end their self-isolation by taking a second test no fewer than six days after the first and obtaining a negative result.

As of July 5, Estonia permits travel from the EU and Schengen Area associated countries and Albania, Australia, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, Macau, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Rwanda, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the UK, and the US. Authorities prohibit travel from all other countries except for work, study, and other limited essential purposes; such arrivals must quarantine as above. All permitted arrivals must fill out an online health declaration before arrival.

Testing and quarantine requirements do not apply to travelers who can present a certificate to prove they have contracted and recovered from COVID-19 in the previous six months. The same applies to individuals who can present a certificate confirming they have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last six months. Cross-border commuters from Latvia may enter the country without self-isolating provided they have a negative COVID-19 test taken within the previous seven days.

Domestic restrictions
COVID-19 related domestic measures remain in place as of July 5. Most nonessential businesses are operating, provided they adhere to strict hygiene and social distancing measures. Catering establishments must adhere to capacity limits for indoor service. The government recommends the use of facemasks in indoor public spaces and on public transport. A maximum of 5,000 people can attend outdoor public events, and up to 1,000 people can attend indoor public events.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions. Reconsider and reconfirm nonemergency health appointments.

Resources

Estonia Domestic COVID-19 Restrictions
Online Health Declaration Form
Ministry of Foreign Affairs List of High-Risk Countries
Estonia Health Board
World Health Organization (WHO)
Schengen Area countries