When will Czech Republic 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 Czech Republic 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 184 554 025 people, among the total — 3 991 923 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 Wednesday, 7 July 2021), the number of cases in Czech Republic is 1 668 170 people, total deaths are 30 312, and 1430 are sick right now. Such statistics forced the government of the state of Czech Republic to impose certain restrictions on flights and border crossing.

Is it allowed to enter Czech Republic from Estonia?

Current statistics on the restrictions on entry to Czech Republic:

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

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

1. Foreigners can enter the territory of Czech Republic only if absolutely necessary: study in Czech Republic, employment, residence permit. For more information about the conditions of entry, read the official sources of the government: https://covid.gov.cz/en/
2. Availability of the test: Negative COVID-19 test is 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 Czech Republic from Estonia in 2021

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

Before travelling to Czech Republic, 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 Czech Republic?

Negative COVID-19 test is required for some countries.

Self-isolation is required for some countries.

For which countries are the borders with Czech Republic open?

Today (Wednesday, 7 July 2021) the borders of Czech Republic are fully open for 2/ 38 countries, partially open for 46/ 38 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
•  Thailand

In Czech Republic, 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:

Travel to the Czech Republic is possible only for essential reasons. Travelling for the purpose of tourism, or to visit friends, is not possible. All citizens of third countries that are not on the list of countries with a low risk of transmission of COVID-19, as well as third-country nationals who have temporary or permanent residence in such third countries, are prohibited from entering the territory of the Czech Republic, with some exceptions, as specified in the decree on Protective Measures.Entry without restrictions is allowed from Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand.As of 27 April, entry from the following countries is not permitted:Botswana Brazil Eswatini (Swaziland) India South Africa Kenya Colombia Lesotho Malawi Mozambique Peru Tanzania (including the island of Zanzibar and Pemba) Zambia ZimbabweCzech citizens, persons with residency in the Czech Republic and their family members have an exception from the entry ban.Is a coronavirus test required?All travellers who spent longer than 12 hours in the last 14 days in a territory classified as «Orange», «Red» or «Dark Red» (https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/list-of-countries-according-to-the-level-of-risk/)are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival (PCR), or within 24 hours prior to arrival (rapid antigen test). Travellers from «Dark Red» countries must present a PCR test.Additionally, the following rules apply:Travellers from «Orange» countries must wear a facemask (FFP2, KN95) for 14 days after entering the country; Travellers from «Red» countries must undergo a second PCR test at their own expenses within 5 days from arrival. Free movement is prohibited until a negative test result is available. Face masks (FFP2, KN95) must be worn for 14 days after entering the Czech Republic. Travellers from «Dark Red» countries must undergo a second PCR test at their own expenses no earlier than 24 hours after arrival. Free movement is prohibited until a negative test result is available. Individuals must wear a facemask (FFP2, KN95) for 14 days after entering the Czech Republic. Additional information can be found at covid.gov.czIs a quarantine required?Travellers from «Red» and «Dark Red» areas must self-isolate until a second negative test result is provided. For travellers from «Dark Red» areas, the test must be taken no earlier than on the 10th of the mandatory self-isolation.Mandatory Travel DocumentationA Passenger Locator Form is mandatory for all travellers arriving from «orange», «red» and «dark red» countries. A Medical Certificate is required for people who suffered Covid-19 disease in the past.

At the moment, there are no other restrictions on entering the territory of Czech Republic. 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 (Wednesday, 7 July 2021) Estonia’s borders are fully open to 21/ 38 countries, partially open — to 30/ 38 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 Czech Republic from Estonia

The resumption of full-fledged air communication is gradual. At the moment, direct flights to Czech Republic are limited, so it is possible to get to Czech Republic with transfers. We offer the best air fares from Estonia to Czech Republic. 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 Czech Republic

Current coronavirus statistics in Czech Republic:

• Total cases of covid infection: 1 668 170
• Sick right now: 1430
• Number of deaths: 30 312
• Recent morbidity: declining

Situation with lockdown in Czech Republic:

The state of emergency ended and some businesses have been allowed to reopen. Some shops and services are open (with social distancing limitations). Zoos and botanical gardens have been allowed to reopen.Shops carrying essential goods (such as supermarkets and pharmacies) remain open.Restaurants and bars have reopened.For checking into a hotel, visiting museums, and attending public events (among other things) people have to present (1) a PCR test less than three days old, (2) an antigen test taken in the previous 24 hours, (3) proof of recovery from COVID-19 in the last 180 days, or (4) vaccination proof (that meets the requirements).

Actual data of COVID-19 in Russia

Current statistics on coronavirus in Russia:

• Total cases of covid infection: 131 299
• Sick right now: 2310
• Number of deaths: 1270
• Recent morbidity: declining

Situation with lockdown in Russia:

Hotels and other accommodation facilities. Can operate and offer breakfast, but some hotels are still closed either due to restrictions and lack of visitors or renovation.Shops and services. Shops and service points must ensure that the requirement for dispersal is adhered to with occupancy not allowed to exceed 50%.Catering services. Indoor occupancy of up to 50% is permitted and the requirement for dispersal must be considered. There is no limit on the number of people in one table. The doors must be closed at 22.00 for customers eating-drinking on the spot. From 14 June, the on-site time for eating-drinking will be extended until midnight with the occupancy restriction and requirement for dispersal remaining the same.Training. Allowed indoors for up to 200 people and from 14 June for up to 600 people, the requirement for dispersal and for 50% occupancy must be considered throughout.Saunas, spas, water parks, indoor swimming pools. The 50% occupancy and dispersal requirement must be considered. The number of participants allowed outdoors is up to 250 and up to 200 indoors, closing time at 22.00. From 14 June, a maximum of 600 people can be indoors and a maximum of 1,000 people in outdoors areas. The requirement for room occupancy and dispersal remains the same indoors. Both indoors and outdoors, the facilities need to be closed for customers by midnight.Events and entertainment. From 31 May, up to 200 people are allowed to take part in a public meeting and event indoors, such as a conference, theatre performance, concert, cinema screening, as well as entertainment and public worship or religious services. The requirement for room occupancy of up to 50% must be considered. Events must end at 22.00, but if, for example, a theatre performance, cinema screening or concert has not ended by that time, the doors may be closed for visitors within a reasonable time after 22.00.From 14 June, up to 600 people can participate in indoor events and up to 1,000 people in outdoor events. The event must end no later than by midnight. It is possible to organise events with a number of participants higher than required with the general requirements if these are attended only by people who have tested negative for COVID-19, have had COVID-19 or have vaccinated against COVID-19. Up to 3,000 people per day may participate in indoor activities and up to 9,000 people per day in outdoor activities, provided that the infection safety of all participants is ensured.Participants have to take a rapid antigen test up to 24 hours or a PCR test up to 72 hours before the start of the event. The organiser is also obligated to provide the option for a rapid antigen test on site immediately before the start of the event.People who have had the complete set of vaccines against COVID-19 in the last 12 months are allowed to participate in the event without taking the test. They will be exempted from the moment they have received maximum protection after vaccination, i.e. for vaccines currently in use, 7 to 15 days after the last injection, depending on the manufacturer. In addition, people who have had COVID-19 in the last year and later received a single dose of vaccine, or who have had COVID-19 after receiving the first dose of vaccine are also exempted from taking the test. Those people who have had COVID-19 and been declared healthy but have not received an additional dose of vaccine will be exempted from taking the test for six months after being declared healthy.In museums and exhibition facilities room occupancy may not exceed 50% and no more than 200 people can be in one room. From 14 June, up to 600 people may stay indoors in museums and exhibition facilities with a 50% dispersal requirement per room being in force. Outdoor museums and exhibition facilities will continue to have a 50% occupancy limit per visitor area. From 14 June, both indoor and outdoor areas must be closed for visitors no later than by midnight.

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 Czech Republic with the necessary permits:

Negative COVID-19 test is required for some countries.

Self-isolation is required for some countries.