When will Cyprus open its borders to Estonia and during coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in 2021?

  Borders Partially Restricted

2019 divided the history of most countries into «before» and «after». We are talking about a pandemic that has swept the whole world. The SARS-CoV-2 virus was first identified among residents of Hubei province (China). In just a few months, a disease called Covid-19 has spread to the inhabitants of the entire planet. Estonia and Cyprus were not an exception.

Why is covid so dangerous? Regardless of the level of development of a particular state, medical care and other factors, millions of people have become victims of the coronavirus. According to the latest data, this figure is 177 039 062 people, among the total — 3 832 951 deaths. The main symptoms of the disease are: shortness of breath, high fever, dry cough, loss of taste and smell. The world’s leading countries have developed or are working on the production of their own vaccines that protect against COVID-19. Naturally, vaccination is not a 100% guarantee of protection against coronavirus, however, when infected, the disease is transferred much easier.

According to current data (statistics for Saturday, 5 June 2021), the number of cases in Cyprus is 72 709 people, total deaths are 363, and 1966 are sick right now. Such statistics forced the government of the state of Cyprus to impose certain restrictions on flights and border crossing.

Is it allowed to enter Cyprus from Estonia?

Current statistics on the restrictions on entry to Cyprus:

• Open to citizens: Yes
• Open to s: Partially
• Open to foreigners and tourists: Partially
• Quarantine (lockdown) in Cyprus: Partial

During the most «acute» periods of the pandemic, the following restrictions are applied in Cyprus:

1. Foreigners can enter the territory of Cyprus only if absolutely necessary: study in Cyprus, employment, residence permit. For more information about the conditions of entry, read the official sources of the government: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/CYP/6001
2. Availability of the test: Negative PCR tests required for some countries.

All countries are divided into 3 main categories by the Ministry of Health:

• «Green» (low rate of spread of coronavirus)
• «Orange» (average rate of spread of coronavirus)
• «Red» (high rate of spread of coronavirus)

In this regard, the government acts in accordance with the recommendations of the World Health Association. The distribution of states into separate categories is updated regularly. At the moment, Estonia ranks among the states of the «Orange» category.

The main reasons for the introduction of new restrictions are coronavirus mutations, an increase in the number of cases, and insufficient vaccination rates.

Rules for entering Cyprus from Estonia in 2021

At the moment, Cyprus is partially opened to foreigners, including s. Quarantine measures are applied to tourism and trade.

Before travelling to Cyprus, s must pass the PCR test no earlier than 72 hours in advance and submit a written document of an international standard (in English). Also, at the time of arrival, there should be no signs of SARS (fever, chills, runny nose, cough, etc.).

Is it necessary to comply with quarantine and take a PCR test when entering Cyprus?

Negative PCR tests required for some countries.

Self-isolation required for some countries.

For which countries are the borders with Cyprus open?

Today (Saturday, 5 June 2021) the borders of Cyprus are fully open for 2/ 32 countries, partially open for 49/ 32 countries. See how we collect data and find out why not all countries are included in the statistics.

List of countries for which the borders with Estonia are partially or completely open:

•  Australia
•  Israel

In Cyprus, bars and restaurants work with restrictions, all shops work without restrictions. Public events (exhibitions, concerts, museums, etc.) are allowed but with restrictions.

Foreigners can cross the border if all the conditions for entering the country are strictly kept to:

Cyprus implements travel restrictions according to a classification of high, medium and low-risk countries based on data and criteria communicated every Thursday by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Each country has a colour code (red, orange, green, gray). The measures applicable to travel to Cyprus depend on the colour code assigned to each country (https://bit.ly/3hNZ95d)Travel from countries classified as «green»Travellers arriving from countries classified as «green» can enter Cyprus without being subject to any isolation or test requirement.For these travellers, testing and quarantine are not required also in case of transit through high-risk countries, provided that no overnight stay has taken place (as well as no stay has taken place in such countries in the last 14 days).Travellers arriving from countries NOT classified as «green» can enter Cyprus without being subject to any isolation or test requirement in case they have been fully vaccinated. These passengers, regardless of their nationality, holding a valid vaccination certificate from the following list of countries, will be able to travel from any country to the Republic of Cyprus without being subject to isolation or test requirement. A dedicated form must be filled in within 24 hours before the last departure flight to the Republic of Cyprus. Full information for vaccinated travellers is available at Cyprus Flight Pass — Vaccinated Passengers.All other travellers arriving from countries classified as «orange» or «red» are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test. The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.Additionally, travellers from countries classified as «red» are subject to a second test upon their arrival, at their own expenses.The following categories may opt to be tested upon arrival in Cyprus only (at their own expenses):1. Cypriot citizens and their family members (spouses, underage children and parents); 2. Persons legally residing in Cyprus; 3. Persons entitled to enter the Republic under the Vienna Convention; 4. Persons from countries classified as «orange», irrespective of their nationality, whose country of residence does not provide a laboratory testing service.Travellers from countries classified as «orange» or «red» shall remain in mandatory self-isolation until they receive the test result. People arriving from «red» countries falling under categories 1−3 above must remain in self-isolation for 72 hours and, after that, they must undergo a second PCR test at their own expenses. If the last test is negative, isolation is ended.Travellers from countries classified as «gray» must complete a compulsory self-isolation of 14 days. Self-isolation may be shortened by taking a PCR test on day 7 of the isolation period.The test result must be sent to the following email address: monada@mphs.moh.gov.cyAll travellers who test positive will be placed in compulsory confinement for 14 days.

At the moment, there are no other restrictions on entering the territory of Cyprus. At the same time, the government recommends waiting for travel to countries with extremely high rates of covid-19 spread (red zone).

For which countries are the borders with Estonia open?

Today (Saturday, 5 June 2021) Estonia’s borders are fully open to 21/ 32 countries, partially open — to 30/ 32 countries. See how we collect data and find out why not all countries are included in the statistics.

List of countries for which the borders with Estonia are partially or completely open:

•  Austria
•  Australia
•  Belgium
•  Bulgaria
•  Cyprus
•  Czech Republic
•  Germany
•  Denmark
•  Spain
•  Finland
•  France
•  Greece
•  Croatia
•  Hungary
•  Italy
•  Lithuania
•  Latvia
•  Netherlands
•  Poland
•  Portugal
•  Sweden

In Estonia, bars and restaurants work with restrictions, all shops work without restrictions. Public events (exhibitions, concerts, museums, etc.) are allowed but with restrictions.

Foreigners can cross the border if all the conditions for entering the country are strictly kept to:

At the moment, there are no other restrictions on entry into Estonia. At the same time, the government recommends waiting for travel to countries with extremely high rates of covid-19 spread (red zone).

The cheapest flights to Cyprus from Estonia

The resumption of full-fledged air communication is gradual. At the moment, direct flights to Cyprus are limited, so it is possible to get to Cyprus with transfers. We offer the best air fares from Estonia to Cyprus. Today you have the opportunity to book tickets at an affordable price. A pandemic is not a barrier to business and travel.

We constantly monitor the situation with the spread of coronavirus and are always ready to provide you with up-to-date information.

Actual data of COVID-19 in Cyprus

Current coronavirus statistics in Cyprus:

• Total cases of covid infection: 72 709
• Sick right now: 1966
• Number of deaths: 363
• Recent morbidity: declining

Situation with lockdown in Cyprus:

A curfew is in place and the movement of citizens is banned from 23:00 to 05:00 (with some exceptions).From 10 May, a «SafePass» aimed at safely reopening social and economic activities has been introduced.The pass consists of a document stating that the bearer has either:-been vaccinated against Covid-19; -recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months; -tested negative for COVID-19 within the last 72 hours.The document has to be displayed by all residents and visitors at hotels, restaurants, cafes or bars, places of worship, theatres and cinemas, shopping malls, gyms, retirement homes, beauty salons, beaches, food stores and other public venues.To obtain a SafePass, citizens must present one of the following forms of evidence:1. Vaccination certificate with at least one dose and after a period of 3 weeks has passed (citizens can present the Vaccination Card given to them at the vaccination centres); 2. Proof that a person has contracted COVID-19 in the last 6 months (citizens may present the release text message or the recovery text message sent to their mobile phone by the Ministry of Health); 3. Citizens aged 12 and over are given the option to present a negative test certificate, from a PCR or a rapid test, valid for 72 hours. Citizens may present either the form provided by the different test units, or the text message sent to their mobile phone with the result of the test.The use of a facemask is mandatory for people from the age of 12:-in closed public spaces with more than 1 person; -in outdoor public places with more than 2 people; -in any workplace that involves physical proximity with the public, in retail stores and for people delivering goods.Physical distancing measures of 2 metres outdoors and 3 metres indoors are in place.Catering establishments are allowed to open outdoors.Customers must hold a Coronapass (SafePass).As of 1 June 2021, indoor spaces of catering establishments will be allowed as well.

>Actual data of COVID-19 in Russia

Current statistics on coronavirus in Russia:

• Total cases of covid infection: 130 068
• Sick right now: 4230
• Number of deaths: 1262
• Recent morbidity: declining

Situation with lockdown in Russia:

From May 3Hotels and other accommodation facilities. Can operate and offer breakfast, but some hotels are still closed either due to general restrictions or renovation.Shops and services. All shops can reopen with a 25 percent occupancy limit. Services can continue their activities, but also must stick to 25 percent of the room capacity.Bar and restaurant outdoor terraces. Can open until 9 p.m. with up to 10 people at a table, tables at least 2 m apart, 50% occupancy. Indoor service is still restricted but food can be sold for take-away.Training. Group training for up to 10 people, including an instructor, can take place outside. Indoors the 2+2 rule must be followed. Group training cannot take place.Museums. Can be open until 7 p.m. with a 25 percent occupancy limit.Saunas, spas, water parks, indoor swimming pools. Closed.Entertainment establishments. Nightclubs, bowling alleys, children’s playrooms etc are closed.Public events. Public meetings and events indoors are not allowed, theatres, cinemas and concert halls are closed. Restrictions do not apply to virtual events that do not involve people other than the performers and the staff for the broadcast. Outdoor events are allowed for up to 150 people in groups of up to 10 people, from 6 a. m until 9 p.m.

Thus, the restrictions associated with the coronavirus dictate living conditions in 2021. Each state has developed its own border crossing rules and entry rules. It all depends on the general situation with the spread of COVID-19.

However, even in a pandemic, you can leave Estonia for Cyprus with the necessary permits:

Negative PCR tests required for some countries.

Self-isolation required for some countries.