Estonia extends the overnight border closure regime

The Estonian government has assessed the situation at the borders and decided to extend the currently temporary operating regime at border crossing points for another 3 months.

From May 24, 2026, the Luhamaa (Shumilkino MAPP) and Koidula (Kunichina Gora MAPP) border crossing points will operate from 07:00 -19:00 (Estonian time).

The Narva border crossing point and the adjacent “Ivangorod” crossing point will operate according to the previous schedule: daily from 07:00 to 23:00, but for pedestrians only (closed at night since May 1, 2024).

❗️From June 15, 2026, the Narva-1 checkpoint (Ivangorod MAPP) will operate from 07:00 to 19:00.

Citizens who pass through the Narva-1 checkpoint shortly before 19:00 will be able to enter Russian territory even after the Estonian crossing point closes.

The restriction will remain in effect until August 31, 2026.

‼️ Due to the current restrictions, the passage of individuals and vehicles traveling from Russia to Estonia will not be permitted outside the stated operating hours.

On the Russian side, the operating hours of the St. Petersburg and Pskov Customs checkpoints will not change. 
Ivangorod MAPP, Kunichina Gora MAPP, and Shumilkino MAPP will continue to operate around the clock.

Please take this information into account when planning to cross the Russian-Estonian section of the state border.

📍All currently operating checkpoints here