Estonia

VISA REGIME

ENTERING AND LEAVING THE COUNTRY
Holders of biometric passports of the Republic of Serbia do not require a visa for a stay in Estonia of up to 90 days during a period of six months. The passport must be issued during the past ten years, and be valid at least three months after the planned departure from Estonia.
Travellers from the Republic of Serbia, upon entering Estonian territory, may be requested to prove their purpose of stay (confirmation of hotel accommodation reservation, invitation letter, return ticket), that they have travel insurance, and that they have a sufficient amount of money for the costs of staying in Estonia (EUR 116.8 per day).
Declaring cash money in excess of EUR 10,000 is mandatory. When entering Estonia adult travellers who are not EU citizens may import, without payment of customs fees (for personal use), a maximum of 40 cigarettes (up to 200 cigarettes if travelling by airplane) or 50 cigars or 100 cigarillos or 50 grams of tobacco. The maximum permitted amounts of alcoholic beverages that adult travellers may bring in are as follows: 1 litre of hard spirit (containing over 22% of alcohol), or 2 litres of an alcoholic beverage containing under 22% of alcohol, as well as 4 litres of wine and 16 litres of beer. The total value of goods for personal use brought into Estonia may not exceed the limit of EUR 300 (if entering by road) or EUR 430 (if using air or maritime transport) per person.
A maximum of 10 litres of fuel may be brought in when entering Estonia by one's own car without payment of customs fees (in addition to the fuel already in the vehicle’s tank).
Travellers (non-EU citizens) entering Estonia may bring in 5 original packages of 10 different types of medicines or other medical products for personal use without special certificates. Travellers must, at the request of competent bodies, present evidence that the medicines are intended for personal use (prescription or purchase slip).
Travellers (non-EU citizens) entering Estonia may bring in food products (in their original packaging) without payment of fees in amounts considered reasonable for personal use. The import of meat and meat-based products, as well as milk and dairy products from countries outside the EU is prohibited.
By the decision of the government, the Republic of Estonia has introduced full customs control at its eastern border in Narva, Koidula, and Luhamaa starting from August 8, 2024. For pedestrians, full customs control means checking every individual and their luggage. If a traveler is crossing the border by car, both the vehicle and the goods being transported will be inspected. Travelers using buses are required to leave the bus with their luggage and go through customs checks similar to those for pedestrians.
Estonian customs control, which previously used a risk-based method, is already known among carriers as one of the strictest. Inspection of goods includes checking the vehicle itself, the cargo, and the contents of the cargo. The Tax and Customs Board of the Republic of Estonia urges everyone crossing the border to ensure they are not carrying prohibited goods and to allow more time for border crossing.Full customs checks take significantly longer, so it is advised to set aside at least double the usual time for crossing the border.

SOCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT
No social security agreement has been signed.

USEFUL INFORMATION

HEALTH SITUATION – The network of public healthcare institutions in Estonia is well developed and of high quality, in accordance with European standards. It is recommended to obtain a travel health insurance policy prior to travel for the duration of planned stay in Estonia. In case of medical emergencies, the general emergency telephone number is 112. Medical advice can be obtained 24 hours per day by calling 1220.
Current information on the health situation in Estonia can be found on the World Health Organization website: https://www.who.int/countries/est/.

SECURITY SITUATION – Estonia is a generally safe country, with a relatively low crime rate. The general emergency telephone number is 112 (police, rescue service, medical assistance). More information is available at: www.rescue.ee

TRANSPORT - Holders of Serbian driver's licences may drive motor vehicles during their stay in Estonia - having an international driving permit is not required.  The car’s front headlights must always be on, and winter tires must be used during the winter period (October-April).
Public transport in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, consists of a network of bus, tram and trolleybus lines. A single ticket may be purchased, valid for one hour of riding, and there are additional benefits for purchasing a daily, weekly or monthly ticket. More information is available at: www.tallinn.ee.

OTHER – The national currency is the euro. The use of payment cards issued in the Republic of Serbia is possible, along with the withdrawal of money at ATMs. The exchange of dinars for euros or other foreign currency is not possible in local exchange offices or banks.

Contact information
During your stay in Estonia, for consular assistance and protection you may contact the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Finland (address: Kulosaarentie 36, 00570 Helsinki, telephone number: +358 9 6848 522 or e-mail:  consul@serbianembassy.fi), covering Estonia on a non-residential basis.