Travel Information From Bulgaria to Estonia

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Estonia.
Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.
Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Estonia.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies

Estonia is free of dog rabies. However, rabies may still be present in wildlife species, particularly bats. CDC recommends rabies vaccination before travel only for people working directly with wildlife. These people may include veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers working with specimens from mammalian species.

For travelers moving or traveling to TBE-endemic areas
TBE vaccine is recommended for persons who will have extensive exposure to ticks based on their planned outdoor activities and itinerary.
TBE vaccine may be considered for persons who might engage in outdoor activities in areas ticks are likely to be found.

You will need at least 3 Months validity on your passport from the day you plan to leave.

Local Phrases Language : Estonian

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = Tere
Good morning = Tere hommikust
Good afternoon = Tere päevast
Goodbye = Hüvasti
Nice to meet you = Meeldiv tutvuda

Conversational

How are you? = Kuidas sul läheb?
I am good thank you = Olen hea aitäh
What’s your name? = Mis su nimi on?
My name is … = Minu nimi on …
Do you speak English? = Kas sa räägid inglise keelt?
I don’t speak … = ma ei räägi…
How do you say… in … = Kuidas sa ütled… sisse…
I don’t understand = ma ei saa aru

Basics

Yes = Jah
No = Ei
Please = Palun
Thank you = Aitäh
You’re welcome = Olete teretulnud
Excuse me = Vabandage mind
Wait = Oota
Hurry up = Kiirusta
Go away = Mine ära
Let’s go to = Lähme juurde
I want to go to … = Ma tahan minna…
A little bit = Natukene
A lot = Palju

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = Restoran
Do you have? … = Kas teil on? …
Not too spicy = Mitte liiga vürtsikas
It was delicious = See oli maitsev
The bill, please = Arve, palun
How much? = Kui palju?
Very expensive = Väga kallis
Can you reduce the price? = Kas saate hinda alandada?
Please can I have a beer? = Palun, kas ma saan õlut juua?

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = Takso
Car = Auto
Bus = Buss
Right = Õige
Left = Vasakule
Straight = Sirge
Stop here = Peatu siin

Places

Downtown = Kesklinn
Street = Tänav
Hotel = Hotell
Museum = Muuseum
Mall = Mall
Market = Turg
Hospital = Haigla
Doctor = Arst
Police = politsei
Post office = Postkontor
Bank = Pank

Time & Dates

What time is it? = Mis kell on?
Today = Täna
Tomorrow = Homme
The day after tomorrow = Ülehomme
Yesterday = Eile
When? = Millal?

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = Kus on tualett?
Help me, please = Aita mind palun
Call an ambulance = Kutsu kiirabi
I don’t feel goo = ma ei tunne end halvasti

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Don't use, buy or possess drugs: sale and distribution is illegal and the possession of even the smallest quantities can lead to up to 10 years imprisonment. Same-sex relationships are legal in Estonia, but same-sex marriages are not recognised in Estonian law. Public displays of affection may be frowned upon or attract unwanted attention. You cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into EU countries. There are some exceptions for medical reasons, for example certain amounts of powdered infant milk, infant food, or pet food required for medical reasons.

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Tallinn

Tallinn, Estonia’s capital on the Baltic Sea, is the country’s cultural hub. It retains its walled, cobblestoned Old Town, home to cafes and shops, as well as Kiek in de Kök, a 15th-century defensive tower. Its Gothic Town Hall, built in the 13th century and with a 64m-high tower, sits in historic Tallinn’s main square. St. Nicholas Church is a 13th-century landmark exhibiting ecclesiastical art.

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Petty crime

Violent crime towards travelers rarely occurs in Estonia, however petty crime does exist, so use your common sense and take general precautions (like you would anywhere you go) such as:

Be aware of your surroundings and who is around you. Pickpockets can operate in small groups
Secure your valuables while traveling and keep an eye on your bags
Only take what you need out with you each day
Keep an eye on your credit or travel money card at all times. Credit card fraud does happen in Estonia, particularly in more touristy locations
Avoid doing any personal admin transactions e.g banking on public WiFi services
Pickpockets and bag snatchings can occur, generally around transport hubs, the Old Town area in Tallin and crowded spots such as markets, clubs, bars and restaurants
Avoid walking through poorly lit streets or parks.

International Driving Permit 1949 is required

• The most common religion in Estonia is Lutheran Christian
• Don't always be general with your questions - they're usually very straightforward and going around won't do you any good.
• Don't get easily offended by the jokes - locals have a great sense of humour and jokes tend to be more sarcastic.
• Don't be surprised or uptight if you get harassed - it can happen "foreign" can be harassed.
• Don't necessary ask locals to speak Russian - they prefer English with foreigners and besides that, they also have their own language - Estonian.
• Don't forget to greet elders and women first.
• Don't judge Estonians too quickly - they may seem reserved at first, but are warm and friendly once acquainted
• Don't enter someone's house without removing your shoes.
• Don't smack or slurp - it's not appreciated.
• Don't - Avoid eye contact business and personal conversations. It's a sign of courtesy.
• Don't forget to disrobe completely before you sauna - bring a towel (only) if you are shy.
• Don't enter buses, trains or similar before everyone who wants to get out has done so.
• Don't forget to wear reflectors when riding a bike or walking at dark.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Estonia?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Estonia. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare System in Estonia

Healthcare of Estonia is ranked 21th in the world. Estonia's health system provides almost universal population coverage.

Health Risk

Leptospirosis

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Hantavirus

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Tuberculosis (TB)

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.