Estonia

General Information
Business Hours
Business & social hints
Climate
Customs
Health
Immigration & Passport
Useful Contacts

General Information

Capital City:: Tallinn
Population:: 1.3 million
Area:: 17,412 square miles
Language:: Estonian
Electricity:: 220V AC 50Hz
Direct Dial:: 372
Driving:: Driving is on the right. International Driving Permit recommended
Currency:: Kroon (EEK 1 = 100 Sents)

Business Hours

Bank:: 0900-1800 Mon-Fri (hours vary between banks, some Sat)
Office:: 0800-1800 Mon-Fri (hours may vary)
Shops:: 0900-2100 Mon-Fri (some Sat-Sun, hours may vary)
Public Holidays:: 2010 1 Jan New Year's Day, 24 Feb Independence Day, 2 Apr Good Friday, 1 May May Day, 24 May Whit Sunday (Pentecost), 23 Jun Vï¿½idupï¿½ha (Victory Day - anniversary of the Battle of Vï¿½nnu), 24 Jun Midsummer's Day/Jaanipï¿½ev (St John's Day), 20 Aug Restoration of Independence Day, 25 Dec -26 Dec Jï¿½ulud (Christmas) and Boxing Day.

Business and social hints

General:: If invited to a private home, it is usual to bring flowers for the hostess. The minimum drinking age is 21 years
Clothing:: Lightweight cottons and linens during all seasons except winter when warm clothes are required
Emergency Services:: Police: 110. Fire & Ambulance: 112
Hotel Classification:: Hotels are classified by the commonly used 1- to 5-star system.

Cold winters and moderately warm summers. Spring between late Mar-early Apr has mild days but frequently frosty nights. Summer is between Jun-Sep, the warmest month being Jul, which also has the heaviest rainfall. Winter sets in around Nov

Tallinn

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Maximum Temperature °C	-4	-4	0	7	14	19	20	19	15	10	3	-1
Minimum Temperature °C	-10	-11	-7	0	5	10	12	11	9	4	-1	-7
Average Humidity (mornings) %	85	83	80	78	74	77	79	80	83	84	87	87
Average Humidity (afternoons) %	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Average Rainfall	40	30	25	30	40	50	60	60	60	55	45	45

Import Allowances:: For persons of 18 years of age or older: 1) Travellers entering from non-EU countries (including Canary Islands, Channel Islands & Gibraltar): a) 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250gr of tobacco b) 1 lit of spirits of more than 22ï¿½ proof or 2 lit of up to 22ï¿½ proof c) 4 lit of still wines d) 50gr of perfume & 0.25 lit of eau de toilette e) Other goods to the value of EUR 430 2) Travellers entering from EU countries (goods obtained duty & tax paid - guidance levels): a) 800 cigarettes, 400 cigarillos, 200 cigars & 1 kg of tobacco b) 10 lit of spirits, 20 lit of fortified wine, 90 lit of wine (of which, a max of 60 lit of sparkling wine) & 110 lit of beer
Contraband:: Counterfeit goods, pirated goods, precious stones & metals, obscene material, drugs, knives, articles of national heritage

Participant of the European Health Insurance Card - EHIC scheme (formerly known as the E111) which allows visitors on short-term stays to other member countries to use the public health care sector for free or reduced-cost medical treatment with emergency care. For full details on eligibility and how to apply for a card please click <a href="http://bit.ly/9B8ipv">here</a> Please note: The EHIC is <b>NOT</b> an alternative to travel insurance. It will not cover any private medical healthcare or the cost of things such as mountain rescue in ski resorts, repatriation to the UK, lost or stolen property etc.

Compulsary Vaccinations: None.
Recommended Immunisations: Diphtheria, Tetanus <b>Consider:</b> Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Tuberculosis (TB) , Rabies,
Risks: Tick Borne Encephalitis (TBE): Ticks live in forests, woods, grasslands, riverside meadows, marshes, brushwood and shrublands. They usually live in the undergrowth, where they can easily get onto the clothes or skin of passers-by. Travellers intending to visit such areas are recommended to get vaccinated.

Passports must be valid at least 3 months beyond the expiration of visa

The following DO NOT require a visa: 1) Nationals of Estonia 2) For an unrestricted length of stay by: a) Holders of passports issued by Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland Rep, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden & Switzerland b) Holders of British passports endorsed British Citizen 3) For stays up to 90 days in a half year period by holders: a) Nationals of Andorra, Anigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (S.A.R. passport holders), Israel, Japan, Korea (South), Macao (S.A.R. passport holders), Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, St Kitts-Nevis, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City & Venezuela b) Holders of British passports endorsed British National (Overseas) or British Overseas Territories Citizen with the ï¿½right of abodeï¿½ label issued by the UK

Where a visa is not required please contact nearest embassy/consulate

Embassy

Consular Section Embassy of Estonia 16 Hyde Park Gate London, SW7 5DG tel: +44 20 7838 5388 fax: +44 20 7589 3430 e-mail: embassy.london@estonia.gov.uk website: www.estonia.gov.uk hours: 1000-1300 (Mon & Fri), 1300-1600 (Tue & Thur)