Estonian visa for Russian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Russian passport holders visiting Estonia for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Russian citizens to enter Estonia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Estonia e-visa for Russian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Estonia visa on arrival for Russian citizens | Not Available | |
Estonia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Russian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Estonia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Estonia.
If you are looking for Estonia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Russia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Estonia nearest your place of residence.
- Moscow: The Embassy of Estonia in Moscow, Russia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 43 minutes)
- Saint Petersburg: The Consulate General of Estonia in Saint Petersburg, Russia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 43 minutes)
- Pskov: The Consulate General of Estonia in Pskov, Russia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 43 minutes)
Estonia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Estonia diplomatic mission offices to Russia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Russia traveling to Estonia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Russia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,839,313 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,713,086 | -6.86% |
| 2010 | 1,731,119 | 1.05% |
| 2011 | 1,785,216 | 3.12% |
| 2012 | 1,749,151 | -2.02% |
| 2013 | 1,713,086 | -2.06% |
| 2014 | 1,839,313 | 7.37% |
| 2015 | 1,821,281 | -0.98% |
| 2016 | 1,785,216 | -1.98% |
| 2017 | 1,803,249 | 1.01% |
| 2018 | 1,731,119 | -4.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Estonia & Russia comparison
Estonia's area is approximately 42,390 km2 (16,366 sq mi), while the area of Russia is approximately 16,376,870 km2 (6,323,142 sq mi). This means Russia is 386.34 times bigger than Estonia.
As of October 2025, Estonia's population is ~1.3 million people - 144,895,153 fewer people than the population of Russia.
We have highlighted Estonia & Russia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Estonia | Russia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 1,331,177 | 146,226,330 | 144.9 million fewer people live in Estonia than Russia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 44 | 242 | Estonia has 198 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Russia. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 139 | 78 | Estonia passport holders can visit 61 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 62 | 242 | Estonian hosts 180 fewer foreign missions than Russia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Russia travel to Estonia in one year?
The number of visitors from Russia visiting Estonia in 2018 was approximately 1,731,119.
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