Estonian Customs regulations for pets, prescription drugs and firearms
04.08.2005
Pets
Dogs, cats and ferrets must be identified by a tattoo or microchip, and have a health certificate or pet passport issued by a licensed veterinarian proving anti-rabies vaccinations. Non-vaccinated pets less than age 3 months may enter Estonia if they are clinically healthy, have resided in the same area since birth, have not been in contact with wild animals, are identified by a tattoo or microchip, and have a health certificate or pet passport. Because of a high incidence of rabies in Estonia, it is recommended that pets be vaccinated against rabies as soon as possible after age 3 months.
Prescription drugs
1. Prescription drugs for personal use
A traveller arriving in and departing from Estonia, may bring prescription drugs for personal medical use, or for use by accompanying pets. Without the approval of the Estonian State Agency of Medicines, a traveller may bring up to 5 different medication packages for personal use, each medication package containing up to 5 retail medication packets, and for accompanying pets up to 5 different medications, each medication package containing up to 3 retail medication packets.
Quantities of retail medication packets:
- solid medications, up to 100 units
- infusion and oral dilutants, 500ml
- injected medications, 10 vials
- skin medications, 200 ml or 200g
- drugs, 100g
Medications must be wrapped in the manufacturer’s packaging. Psychotrophic substances for a two-week therapy, and narcotic drugs for a one-week therapy in required quantities may be brought to Estonia without approval by the Estonian State Agency of Medicines. The medications must include a statement by the physician, or veterinarian describing the reason for the course of treatment. For medications exceeding the allowable amounts, a special permit must be obtained from the State Agency of Medicines.
2. Sending medications by mail
Medications may be sent to Estonia by mail only between private citizens. A mailed package may include up to 5 unopened retail packets.
Quantities of retail medication packets:
- solid medications, up to 100 units
- infusion and oral dilutants, 500ml
- injected medications, 10 vials
- skin medications, 200 ml or 200g
- drugs, 100g
Medications must be wrapped in the manufacturer’s packaging. If the mailed package exceeds the above quantities, a special permit must be obtained from the State Agency of Medicines.
The following are not permitted to be sent by mail:
- narcotic and psychotrophic substances
- medications containing narcotic and psychotrophic substances
- blood and blood components
Also prohibited are:
- mail-order sale of medications
- mail or courier delivery of medications ordered through the internet
Firearms
A traveller may temporarily bring from Estonia firearms and ammunition registered in his or her name with a reimportation obligation, for the purpose of participating in a sports competition, educational assignment, hunting expedition, or other similar event, with an invitation from a private person or institution in a foreign country and a special permit from the National Police Board.
Upon settling in a foreign country, with a special permit from the National Police Board one may permanently export from Estonia firearms and ammunition registered in one’s name.
A foreigner may with a special permit from the National Police Board temporarily bring to Estonia firearms and ammunition registered in his or her name for the purpose of participating in a sports competition, educational assignment or hunting expedition.
Firearms and ammunition to be exported from Estonia with a special Police Board permit must be removed from Estonia within five days.
The import and export of firearms and ammunition can only take place at international border points with permanent customs presence. The firearm and ammunition must be readily identifiable with accompanying documents and permit. The name and the amount must correspond to the information provided on the special permit, which is then checked by the customs and marked accordingly thereon.
 
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