The Government approved the denial of visas for Russian citizens

The ban will also expand to entries from foreign countries with a Schengen visa.  
As an exception, the residence permit lengthens for those students who are about to finish their studies at Estonian higher education institutions. The residence permit will extend for those students for one year.

"It may be dangerous for many of these young people to return home now because they have spoken out in defense of Ukraine and criticized Russian aggression and the regime. These actions are punishable under criminal law in Russia. Therefore it was necessary to extend these students' residence permits by one year so they could finish their studies here," said Lauri Läänemets Estonian politician. , the Minister of the Interior.

Urmas Reinsalu Urmas Reinsalu is an Estonian politician. , the Foreign Minister, stated that travel from Russia to Estonia or other European countries through Estonia has increased, and these travels do not conform to the sanctions imposed on Russia so far.