On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida. Al- Zawahiri was one of the masterminds of the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, and had continued to urge his followers to attack …
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Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2022 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2022 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2022. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, …
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Register for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ( STEP ) to receive important information from the U.S. Embassy in Tallinn and contact us at acstallinn@state.gov if you have any questions not answered here. COVID-19 Information Last updated: 07/1/22 *** As of 12:01 a.m. EDT June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons aged two and …
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Event: Over the past few weeks, mainstream and social media have reported extensively on the upcoming Victory Day anniversary on May 9 and have warned of the possibility for violence or civil unrest connected with the day. The U.S. Embassy and Estonian security services are not aware of any specific events that might result in violence …
Read More» Event: On Saturday, November 20th at 12:00 a group is planning a demonstration against vaccines at Freedom Square (Vabaduse valjak), police are aware of the demonstration and will be present. The protest is expected to remain peaceful. Even demonstrations or gatherings intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. You should exercise caution if …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tallinn (November 2, 2021) Location: Worldwide: Event: On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy. This policy prioritizes public health, protecting U.S. citizens and residents as well as those who come to visit us. Effective November 8 all non-citizen, nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. …
Read More» As of August 26, a COVID certificate must be presented by individuals 18 and over for most organized activities, including public meetings, sports competitions, theater, cinema, museums, entertainment services, eating and drinking on site at catering establishments, etc. As of August 26, masks are required in public indoor spaces in Estonia where COVID certificates are …
Read More» Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the Ülemiste Centre in Tallinn, Estonia. Event: The Facebook group ‘Maskide, QR Koodide, Immuunpasside ja Kiipide Vaba Ning Eluterve Eesti’ (Free and healthy Estonia without masks, QR codes, smart passports and chips) is planning a flash mob protest this evening, Thursday, March 4th, beginning at 18:30. The …
Read More» Location: Estonia Event: Additional Restrictions in Estonia Effective February 22, 2021 The U.S. Embassy Tallinn continues to monitor the rapidly changing conditions due to COVID-19 in Estonia and in other locations worldwide. The most current information regarding the impact of COVID-19 may be found at our COVID Information Page. Effective Monday, February 22, 2021 the Estonian Government has implemented …
Read More» January 15, 2021 Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event: Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive …
Read More» Location: Estonia Event: The U.S. Embassy Tallinn continues to monitor the rapidly changing conditions due to COVID-19 in Estonia and in other locations worldwide. The most current information regarding the impact of COVID-19 may be found at our COVID Information Page. Please be aware of additional closures of entertainment and recreational facilities in the regions of Ida-Virumaa ( effective December 10 …
Read More» If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting Reminder for Americans Abroad With election day fast approaching, we wish to remind U.S. citizens that now is the time to take the necessary steps to vote. With over three million American voters living overseas, absentee ballots truly have an impact. We encourage you to send your ballots as …
Read More» Location: Tallinn, Estonia Event: The U.S. Embassy Tallinn warns individuals of attempts by malicious actors to obtain personal data from the public using “spear phishing” attacks that impersonate or “spoof” accounts affiliated with the Department of State’s Rewards for Justice Program. The following are the official accounts associated with Rewards for Justice. All other accounts …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: Absentee Voting Week is September 27-October 4 Location: Estonia Event: Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In some states voter registration and ballot request deadlines for the November 2020 elections are as early as October …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tallinn, Estonia (May 29, 2020) Note: Updated on August 6. Location: Estonia Event: On June 1, the Government of Estonia reopened borders to passengers arriving from other countries of the European Union, the Schengen Zone, and the United Kingdom. Travelers must be symptom free and must have been present in one …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tallinn, Estonia (May 18, 2020) Location: Estonia Event: Effective May 18, the Government of Estonia has lifted the Emergency Situation in Estonia, however some restrictions remain in place, including the “2+2” distancing requirements. A full listing of current restrictions can be found on the Estonian Government’s website . Internal borders between Estonia, Latvia, …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tallinn, Estonia (May 8, 2020) Location: Estonia Event: Due to Estonia’s improving COVID-19 situation, the Estonian Government has approved a gradual lifting of emergency restrictions as follows. In all cases, the “2+2” social distancing requirement remains in place. – Outdoor exercise areas may reopen if they are disinfected at least every four …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tallinn, Estonia (April 21, 2020) Location: Estonia Event: The Estonian Health Board has confirmed a gradual restoration of scheduled medical treatments beginning today, April 21, in most parts of Estonia. Easing of restrictions will commence with specialist and dental appointments. All medical institutions and patients will be required to follow strict infection …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tallinn, Estonia (April 8, 2020) Location: Estonia Event: As a result of public health measures taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Department of State has suspended domestic printing of all routine passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA). Americans overseas may still apply for passports and CRBAs, however …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tallinn, Estonia (April 7, 2020) Location: Estonia Event: The Finnish Government has confirmed passenger ferry traffic in the direction from Tallinn to Helsinki will be suspended starting Saturday, April 11 and will continue solely for freight and cargo. This restriction is expected to remain in place until May 13. Finnair will …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tallinn, Estonia (April 6, 2020) Location: Estonia Event: Social distancing requirements continue in Estonia. Effective April 4, stores are required to calculate the maximum number of customers that fit in their premises while following the “2+2 distancing” requirements (two meters of separation from others and maximum two people in a group). …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tallinn, Estonia (April 2, 2020) Location: Estonia Event: The U.S. Department of State has updated the Level 4 travel warning stressing that U.S. citizen living abroad should avoid all international travel. While the Department is making every effort to aid U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States, commercial airlines have …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tallinn, Estonia (April 1, 2020) Location: Estonia Event: The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports all passenger ferry traffic going from Tallinn to Helsinki will be suspended in the upcoming days. The U.S. Embassy is monitoring this situation and will provide updated information as received. Until passenger service is suspended, the …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tallinn, Estonia (March 31, 2020) Location: Estonia Event: Passenger flights from Tallinn Airport continue to remain extremely limited. Currently, Lufthansa flies from Tallinn to Frankfurt three times per week on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. This flight arrives in Germany after onward flights for the United States have departed and travelers may be …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tallinn, Estonia (March 27, 2020) Location: Estonia Event: An extremely limited number of flights are presently operating to major European transit hubs from Tallinn. We encourage anyone interested in departing Estonia for the United States to look at the contact information for airlines at Tallinn Airport available here and to write …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tallinn, Estonia (March 15, 2020) Location: Estonia Event: Beginning March 17, in connection to COVID-19, the Estonian government will introduce strict entry controls at all airports, seaports, and land borders. The new controls will allow entry into Estonia only of Estonian citizens, residents of Estonia without Estonian citizenship, or family members of …
Read More» Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Tallinn, Estonia (9 January 2020) Location: Estonia Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information through these email alerts, as well as …
Read More» Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy Tallinn (18 December 2019) Location: Estonia-wide Event: The Estonian Rescue Board announced an Estonia-wide storm warning for December 18 and December 19, with northern Estonian Counties (including Tallinn), western Counties and the islands being most effected. The warning announces upcoming high winds, with the heaviest in the late afternoon, December …
Read More» December 7, 2018 Location: Tallinn, Estonia, Freedom Square (Vabaduse väljak) Event: A demonstration against the U.N. Global Compact for Migration is scheduled to take place in Freedom Square on Sunday December 9 at 2:00 p.m. This demonstration is expected to be peaceful, however even demonstrations or gatherings intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational …
Read More» December 7, 2018 Location: Estonia, countrywide Event: During the holiday season, security measures in Estonia remain heightened due to ongoing global threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology throughout Europe. Extremists continue to focus on tourist locations such as Christmas holiday markets, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, …
Read More» Visitor laptops and larger personal electronic devices, such as iPads, etc., are not permitted in the U.S. Embassy. The U.S. Embassy is unable to provide storage for such devices either, so please refrain from bringing them with you.
Read More» The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals and events. This Travel Alert expires on January 31, 2018. Recent, widely-reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Finland demonstrate that the …
Read More» The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe. This travel alert expires on November 30, 2017. Recent, widely reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Finland demonstrate that the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham (ISIS or Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, and their affiliates have the …
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