Estonia It may not be one of the countries that is at the top of your travel list, but from experience I can say that it is the perfect weekend getaway . The historic center of tallinn It is a treasure that reminds us of a small fortress and entering this area of the city would seem to indicate that we are about to plunge into a medieval village.
So everyone those who wish to travel to Estonia should know that government authorities have announced the reopening of borders since last June 1 citizens of the following European countries:
Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Denmark, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Romania and Switzerland.
Citizens of Spain, France or Italy, among other countries, can travel to Estonia
The government has decided to allow entry to travelers who move from the mentioned countries of the Schengen area or the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland only if they do not have symptoms of Covid-19 and have remained in the place of origin for a period of two weeks.
The list has been stipulated according to the number of new infections per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days. In this way, if no more than 15 people per 100,000 inhabitants present the disease in the country of departure of the passenger, the citizens of that territory will be authorized to enter Estonia.
However, a compulsory confinement to those travelers coming from countries with a relative rate of infection higher than fifteen. And, if applicable, you must self-isolate for two weeks after arrival.
For now, Belgium, Portugal, Sweden and the United Kingdom These are the countries that are still in a state of review, and must remain in quarantine if they decide to travel to Estonia.
Social distancing must be two meters in Estonia
Nevertheless, the government conducts inspections every Friday , and said resolution could be altered if the situation in these countries evolves favourably.
The authorities have relied on the guidelines of the Estonian Board of Health to determine that social distancing must be two meters, both in public places and inside restaurants, shops or shopping malls.
Similarly, the use of mask It is not mandatory but it is urged to wear it in closed places and especially by those people who are inside the at-risk group.
Finally, in relation to the reopening of establishments in Estonia, it is alleged that bars, restaurants, museums, spa, saunas and theaters are already open, while festivals or events can be held with a maximum number of 100 people. On the other hand, discos and nightclubs are waiting to be authorized.
The reopening of borders in Estonia
Most citizens of the European Union will be able to go back to Estonia , a country that on June 14 did not register any new contagion of Coronavirus, while the rest of the world continues to wait.