Travel

Quantitative and value limitations on goods carried by a passenger depend on whether the goods were brought to Estonia from a Member State of the European Union or from a country outside of the European Union (i.e. third country).

Member States of the EU

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the Netherlands

State Parties to the Schengen Convention

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands

European Economic Area (EEA) countries

27 Member States of the EU plus 3 EFTA countries (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)

In order to avoid misunderstandings it is reasonable to learn about the requirements of the country of destination already before the travel!

Useful links

National Customs Websites Frontier Insurance Estonian Motor Insurance BureauThe case of death in a foreign country

From a third country to Estonia

Travellers coming from a non-EU country (or a third country) to Estonia may bring along goods of a non-commercial nature with the customs value up to the duty exempt limit of 300 euros, air and sea travellers up to 430 euros.

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From Estonia to a third country

Special requirements apply to goods to be taken with you when you travel or leave Estonia to a third country outside the European Union (EU), and the export of some goods is prohibited. In addition, further restrictions have been introduced on goods destined for Russia. Before going from Estonia to a third country, you should look into the customs rules of that country.

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Prohibited and restricted goods

There are quantitative restrictions or special requirements imposed on certain goods when travelling. Be sure to check the special requirements before travelling!

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Declaration of goods

A customs declaration is a document containing details about the goods imported (introduced into the European Union) and must be submitted by both visitors and residents.

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Declaration of cash

If you enter or leave the European Union and you are carrying 10,000 euros or more in cash, you have to declare it.

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Tax-free

If natural persons whose place of residence is outside the European Union purchase goods in Estonia or in other Member States of the European Union from tax-free shops, they have the right to receive a refund of the value added tax (VAT) paid on the purchases when the goods are taken out of the European Union.

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The case of death in a foreign country

In case of death in a foreign country, a company providing international funeral services must be contacted either in the country of location or in Estonia. If one has an insurance, the insurance provider must be contacted as well.

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Last updated: 15.09.2023

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