Estonia Languages - Travel Advice

TRAVEL ADVICE

Visa Requirements

A valid passport is required for all foreign nationals entering Estonia and it is..

Travel Health

Vaccinations are not required when visiting Estonia as there are no diseases endemic to..

Local Currency

Estonia’s currency is the Estonian kroon (Kr or EEK), often referred to as the crown by..

Weather

Estonia’s climate is temperate with significant maritime influences. Summer, from June..

Local Customs

Estonia’s population of approximately 1.4 million is made up of around 83% ethnic..

Languages

The official language is Estonian, a dialect very closely related to Finnish. Most young..

Transport Options

Tallinn’s Lennart Meri Airport is Estonia’s major international airport, with direct..

Travel Tips

Although Estonia has plenty of modern shopping centres, don’t expect to always find..

Local Food

Estonia’s cuisine is dependent on seasonal produce and the variety of fresh fish and..

Local Timezones

Estonia is in the Eastern European Time zone which is two hours ahead of GMT. Daylight..

Dutyfree Limits

There are no duty-free restrictions for travellers arriving from another EU country..

Languages

The official language is Estonian, a dialect very closely related to Finnish. Most young people speak English as well as anyone working in tourism. Many citizens also speak German, Finnish, Russian and Swedish.

To call Estonia, dial +372 before the phone number and use 00 to make international calls from within Estonia. To speak to an English-speaking operator, dial 1182.

Payphones are readily available throughout Estonia, but may not be well maintained due to the proliferation of mobile phones. Mobile coverage is extensive and EMT and Elisa offer prepaid services as well as international roaming arrangements for GSM 900/1800 or 3G phones.

Internet access is also widely available in most parts of the country and is often free in places like airports, cafes, libraries and in most hotel rooms. Estonia is the home of ‘Skype’ and has become one of the most technologically advanced and connected nations in Europe.

The postal service is reliable and post offices are easily found in major centres and towns. Mail will reach most European destinations within 3 days and other continents in a week.