Travel Facts
US State Dept Travel Advisory
The US Department of State currently recommends US citizens exercise normal precautions in Estonia. Consult its website via the link below for updates to travel advisories and statements on safety, security, local laws, and special circumstances in this country.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html
Passport/Visa Requirements
US citizens should make sure their passport will not expire for at least 6 months after they enter the country even if they do not intend to stay that long. They should also make sure they have at least 1 blank page in their passport for any entry stamp that will be required. A visa is not required.
US Embassy/Consulate
[372] 668-8100; US Embassy in Tallinn, Kentmanni 20, 15099 Tallinn, Estonia; https://ee.usembassy.gov/; acstallinn@state.gov
LGBTQIA+ Travelers
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) travelers can face unique challenges when traveling abroad. Laws and attitudes in some countries may affect safety and ease of travel. Legal protections vary from country to country. Many countries do not legally recognize same-sex marriage. Approximately seventy countries consider consensual same-sex sexual relations a crime, sometimes carrying severe punishment.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/lgbtqi.html
Telephone Code
372
Local Emergency Phone
Ambulance: 112; Fire: 112; Police: 110
Vaccinations
See WHO recommendations
http://www.who.int/
Climate
Maritime; wet, moderate winters, cool summers
Currency (Code)
Euros (EUR)
Electricity/Voltage/Plug Type(s)
230 V / 50 Hz / plug types(s): C, F
Major Languages
Estonian, Russian, Ukrainian
Major Religions
Orthodox 16.2%, Lutheran 9.9%, other Christian 2.2%
Time Difference
UTC+2 (7 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time); daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March, ends last Sunday in October
Potable Water
Yes
International Driving Permit
Suggested
Road Driving Side
Right
Tourist Destinations
Tallinn (includes Toompea Castle, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral); Tartu (includes Old Toen, Estonian National Museum); Lahemaa National Park; Saaremaa; Parnu; Narva Castle
Major Sports
Soccer, basketball, skiing, volleyball, cycling, judo
Cultural Practices
Estonians on the whole are quiet and reserved. They tend to speak softly and do not like to draw attention to themselves.
Tipping Guidelines
If you do not like the service you do not need to tip. A 10% tip is polite and in many places expected for satisfactory or good service; a 20% tip is considered a thank you for exceptional service.
Souvenirs
Juniper items, embroidered Muhu slippers, hand-knitted woolen items, carved-wood items, dried berries, jams, honey
Traditional Cuisine
Verivorst — pork sausages made of barley, onion, allspice, marjoram, and blood and roasted together with potatoes and pork; typically accompanied with butter, sour cream, and sauerkraut on the side and topped with a cranberry or lingonberry compote
Please visit the following links to find further information about your desired destination.
World Health Organization (WHO) - To learn what vaccines and health precautions to take while visiting your destination.
US State Dept Travel Information - Overall information about foreign travel for US citizens.
To obtain an international driving permit (IDP). Only two organizations in the US issue IDPs:
American Automobile Association (AAA) and American Automobile Touring Alliance (AATA)
How to get help in an emergency?
Contact the nearest US embassy or consulate, or call one of these numbers:
from the US or Canada - 1-888-407-4747 or from Overseas - +1 202-501-4444
Page last updated: Wednesday, September 06, 2023
