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Estonia

Visa

Visa required

Vaccinations

None required

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Time zones

UTC / GMT +2 (same time as South Africa)

Dialing code

+ 372

Best time to go

April & May

Drinking water

Water in hotels and towns is safe to drink.

Travel tips

It is not permitted to import meat or milk products into Estonia from outside the EU member states.

Visa guide

Visa requirements

Visas are required by SA passport holders
Visa applications are through the Swedish Embassy

Issuing authorities

Honorary Consulate - Alberton

56 Toon van der Heever Street, Randhart, Alberton, 1457
Tel: 082 550 6363 Fax: (021) 863 2190
E-mail: estonia@mweb.co.za

Honorary Consulate - Cape Town

16 Hofmeyer Street, Welgemoed, Bellville, 7530
Tel: 021 913 3850
Email: jrknipe@iafrica.com

  • The Honorary Consulates do not issue visas

SA representative

Representation accredited from Stockholm, Sweden

Health / vaccinations

Compulsory: None
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Polio

Public holidays

2026: Jan 1; Feb 24; Apr 3, 5; May 1, 24; Jun 23-24; Aug 20; Dec 24-26

Please check with relevant authorities for the latest updates before travel.

Last updated: 28 July 2026