As of 1 January 2006 an amendment to the Aliens Act will enter into force
30.12.2005
As of 1 January 2006 an amendment to the Aliens Act will enter into force, pursuant to which an alien may be granted a single entry short-term visa to enter Estonia for a period of up to five calendar days with the purpose of making use of a tourist service or an entertainment service in case the visa applicant's economic situation enables him or her to bear the costs of his or her stay in Estonia and the costs of his or her leaving the country.
Upon issuance of a visa, the applicant's economic situation shall be evaluated by the Estonian mission. The border guard shall control if the applicant has the sufficient means to provide for his or her stay in the country. As of 1 January 2006 the sum per one day shall be 600 EEK.
An invitation is still required of those who plan on visiting a friend or relative residing in Estonia, for business or other reasons not mentioned above.
