Upon arrival in Estonia, all participants are required to present a valid passport. If you need a visa to enter Estonia, please refer to the Estonian Visa Information. Kindly note that it is not possible to apply for a visa at the border, so participants must obtain a visa in their country of residence before traveling. Estonia is part of the Schengen Area.
Important Notes:
In case of an issue with travel documents or other travel-related questions, you can seek help from the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Delegates arriving/departing individually are kindly requested to make their own travel arrangements. Upon arrival at the Tallinn Lennart Meri airport, we recommend you to take a taxi from the taxi stand in front of the airport. Taxi from the airport to the hotel takes about 10 minutes (depending on traffic) and costs around 10 €. Taxis accept Visa / Mastercard. ATMs are located in the airport terminal building.
Bus and tram stops, car parks and taxi stand are only meters away from Airport entrances. To and from the airport.
Your conference badge is valid as a free public transportation pass and can be used within Tallinn public transportation network during the conference. In order to use this opportunity, please carry the badge with you as you need to validate the ticket each time you use public transportation:
How to validate your transport ticket: scan the transportation QR code at the bottom of the rectangular orange validator located at the front door of the public transport vehicle.
Parking info and fees can be found here, public transport timetables and maps are available here.
Photo by Martin Dremljuga
Noblessner, Tallinn’s trendiest neighborhood, is a seaside area just a short walk from the city center. Once home to Estonia’s submarine shipyard, it boasts historical industrial buildings with stately architecture, a marina, and a vibrant cultural scene. The conference sessions and workshops will be held in halls named after Emanuel Nobel and Arthur Lessner, the founders of this historic shipyard.
Find out more about Noblessner
The PROTO Invention Factory, a unique family attraction center in Europe, is located in the former foundry of the submarine factory. PROTO offers dozens of attractions powered by cutting-edge virtual reality technology, set in the exciting, invention-filled world of the Jules Verne era. Enjoy adventures and discoveries while networking at the welcome reception.
Find out more about Proto Invention Factory
One of the most stunning maritime museums in Northern Europe, the Seaplane Harbour is a hub of creativity, adventure, and rich maritime history. The iconic Seaplane Hangars, which symbolically connect the sea with the sky, offer a remarkable setting for the conference networking dinner. Surrounded by fascinating exhibits, you’ll find yourself immersed in this unique atmosphere. Take the opportunity to step aboard the authentic submarine Lembit, explore the interactive displays, and enjoy an unforgettable experience.
Find out more about The Seaplane Harbour
The e-Governance Conference has arranged shuttle bus options free of charge for conference attendees throughout the main conference days. You can easily recognize the bus by the “E-Governance Conference 2025” logo displayed on the front window. Conference hostesses will be available to assist you at the bus stops.
Standard single room 150 € / double room 165€
(Rate includes buffet breakfast, use of leisure centre, WIFI and VAT)
To get special prices use promotion code „EGOV25“
Book via forum@nordichotels.eu
Phone +372 622 2999
Standard single room 110 €
To get special prices use promotion code „EGOV25“
Book via booking@metropol.ee
Standard single room 79 €/ double room 89€
(The rate includes Original breakfast in restaurant Merineitsi, free WiFi all over the hotel and local tax)
Use promotion code: “BEGOV25”*
*The discount code is valid ONLY for the period 26th–30th May.
To get special prices, please book the room from Sokos Hotels official web page http://www.sokoshotels.fi/en using the reservation code (enter the code to the “Reservation code” field).
Don´t forget to enter Tallinn as the location and Original Sokos Hotel Viru as hotel.
In the end of May, the Estonian weather can change quickly. There are often sunny, rainy and windy days in Tallinn and the temperature varies from +13C to +20C.
Local Emergency Number is 112.
The power supply is 220-230 volts (plug: two round prongs).
Local time: Eastern European Summer Time (GMT+3)
Conference contact information: conference@ega.ee
Money and banks
Estonia uses the Euros and you can pay with card (also contactless) everywhere. ATMs can be found all around Tallinn. NB! Estonian ATMs give you your money first, then return the card. The machine asks you if you are done with your transactions, then it will give you back the card. ENG language options are available.
Internet
Public Wi-Fi is available in nearly every café, restaurant and hotel. We recommend using eSIM via the app Airalo if you wish to purchase larger amount of data. It’s very affordable.
For more information on attractions and sights in Tallinn and Estonia please go to visittallinn.ee and visitestonia.com.
The official language of the e-Governance Conference is English, and presentations on different stages can be listened to via headphones. Simultaneous translation into Portuguese and Spanish will be available only at the Strategic Stage.
Tallinn, which is the capital and also the biggest city of Estonia, has a population of about 400,000 people. It is known for its intact medieval city centre that has been listed among UNESCO world heritage sites since 1997. Visitors find themselves fascinated by the town’s ability to blend medieval architecture with Nordic modernity whilst still retaining a unique sense of Estonian identity.
The city’s official tourist information office is best equipped to answer any questions regarding interesting places to visit.
Tallinn Tourist Information Centre
Give them a call +372 645 7777 or visit the webpage www.visittallinn.ee.
There is something for everyone!
Estonia is a country on the crossroads. Being located in north-eastern Europe gives Estonia its unique cultural character combining the Nordic traits with Eastern and Western influences. While covering 45,339 square kilometres, and being in the same size category with Denmark or Switzerland, Estonia’s population tops just 1.3 million, which makes it a country of untouched nature and wildlife. Estonians hold very dear to their forests and unique-looking bogs.
Those not so interested in nature will not be disappointed either. Estonia has a rich and colourful history that manifests itself in majestic manor houses, medieval forts, quaint small towns, fisherman villages and in a wide variety of museums.
But it is not just the geographical position or the cultural background that sets Estonia on the crossroads – it is also the ability to combine traditions with up-to-date technical solutions and entrepreneurial spirit focusing on innovation. Estonia is a country with most start-ups per capita and many state-developed e-solutions that make the everyday life so much easier for its citizens.
Environment
Over half of Estonian territory is forested.
Agriculture
More than one-fifth of Estonian farmland is certified organic.
Nature conservation
Wildlife preserves comprise 23% of Estonia.
Landscape
No point in Estonia is more than 10 kilometers from a bog.
Coastal culture
There are 2,317 islands in Estonia.
Air quality
Our air is the second-cleanest in Europe.
Room to breathe
Estonia has one of the lowest population densities in Europe.
Digital society
In Estonia, 99% of public services are available online 24 hours a day.
e-Pioneers
Estonia was the first country in the world to offer e-residency and i-voting.
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