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Tips for Crossing Estonia's Borders

Estonia is an EU and Schengen member. EU citizens face no border controls at internal borders.

Required Documents

  • Passport or ID card for EU citizens
  • Passport and visa/permit for third-country nationals
  • Driving licence
  • Vehicle registration documents
  • Green Card insurance (for vehicles from outside EU)

Rules of the Road

  • Drive on the right, overtake on the left
  • Speed limits: built-up areas 50 km/h, outside 90 km/h, motorways 90-110 km/h
  • Dipped headlights mandatory 24/7
  • Winter tyres mandatory from December 1 to March 1

Border with Latvia

Border with Russia

Toll Roads

Roads in Estonia are free for passenger vehicles:

  • No vignette required
  • Good quality roads throughout the country

Ferry Connections

Estonia has ferry connections with:

  • Finland (Tallinn — Helsinki)
  • Sweden (Tallinn — Stockholm)
Tip: Estonia is the northernmost Baltic country. The ferry to Helsinki takes only 2 hours and is a popular way to travel to Finland.
Source: Official government sources and Estonian border services. Updated: December 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

No, passenger cars do not need a vignette. All roads are free.

Winter tyres are mandatory from December 1 to March 1. Recommended from October to April.

Yes, in Estonia dipped headlights are mandatory 24/7 throughout the year.

The most popular way is the Tallinn-Helsinki ferry (about 2 hours). Regular services daily.

No, Estonia and Latvia are Schengen members, so there are no border controls.

Ukrainian citizens need a biometric passport for visa-free entry up to 90 days. Ukrainian driving licences are recognised.
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