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New Entry Rules for Holders of Russian Passports Entering Estonia 

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<h4>As of March 31, Estonia will no longer recognize non-biometric Russian international passports for border crossings.&nbsp;</h4>Holders of Estonian or EU residence permits (RP) who currently use a non-biometric Russian passport must obtain a biometric passport by September 30, 2025.&nbsp;Who is affected by the changes?&nbsp;<ul><li>All holders of non-biometric Russian passports (regardless of age).&nbsp;</li><li>Exception: Individuals with an Estonian or EU residence permit may continue using a non-biometric passport to enter Estonia until September 30, 2025. After this date, a Russian biometric passport will be required for crossing the Estonian border.&nbsp;</li></ul>Schengen visas in a non-biometric Russian passport:&nbsp;<ul><li>Visas remain valid according to their specified conditions, but entry into Estonia with a non-biometric passport will not be permitted.&nbsp;</li></ul>Check your documents in advance and replace your passport if necessary to avoid travel disruptions. For more details, please refer to the official website of the <a href="https://vm.ee/ru/novosti/chasto-zadavaemye-voprosy-v-svyazi-s-nepriznaniem-rossiyskikh-nebiometricheskikh-pasportov">Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.</a>&nbsp;