Travel Information

Russian citizens travelling to Estonia

Citizens of Russia that are travelling to Estonia need a stamped visa in their passport prior to arriving.

What to expect in Estonia

🤝 friendly locals
safe neighbourhoods
⚡ Above average wifi
❄️ cold weather
Not many tourists
👯‍♂️ good for parties
Churches

Flights and Prices

Flight prices to Estonia from Russia usually are around 15436.00 RUB. Aeroflot is a common carrier airline.

International and domestic airlines

Common international airlines are

Air Baltic, and Finnair

. Popular domestic airlines are

Estonian, and Finnair

Common Tourist Questions

🥘 Do I need to tip?

No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.

💰 Should I carry cash?

Yes, you should carry cash on you. Foreigners usually deal in cash.

☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?

Some popular telecom companies are

EMT

.

💦 Can I drink tap water?

Yes, you can generally drink tap water. This may not apply in smaller towns and rural areas. Double-check when you arrive.

🚕What do I use to get around?

Popular ride-hailing services include

Uber.

Exchange Rates

The primary currency is EUR.

1 RUB = 0.013614 EUR

To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $7.16 USD.

Visa Status

A Visa needs to be provided by the country prior to travelling.

Notes and Passport Validity

There are no special notes about passport validity at this time. In general, it is good to ensure that your passport is valid 3 months after your trip ends.

Safety and Security

Do not travel.

We now advise all not to travel overseas at this time including to Estonia. Only Estonian citizens, permanent resident, or foreign citizens whose family members live in Estonia, can still enter the country (see Travel). If you’re in Estonia and wish to return to Australia, we recommend you do so as soon as possible by commercial means. Estonia has declared COVID-19 an emergency situation. All education institutions, cinemas, theatres and some restaurants and bars are closed and all public gatherings have been banned. Non-Estonians who need to transit through Estonia to reach their final destination may be permitted entry if they are not displaying symptoms for COVID-19. Anyone arriving in Estonia (except for specific diplomatic and military personnel) will be required to self-isolate for 14 days. We now advise you to: Do not travel to Estonia.

Statistics

These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in Estonia. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.

Internet Speed (5.00 / 5)
Safety (4.25 / 5)
Cost of Living (3.98 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost

$65.50 USD / night

Average Dinners

$7.16 USD

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