Useful information

What you need

Travelling to Estonia

Shengen - Visa

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 Informatio n. 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:

Visa invitation letters will be issued only to individuals who meet at least one of the following criteria:

- Members of official delegations,
- Representatives of government entities who have paid the full participation fee,
- Individuals who have been specifically invited by the conference organisers.

All expenses related to attendance are the delegate’s responsibility, and the organisers are not liable for the results of visa applications.

No registration fee refunds will be issued in the event of a visa refusal

Consular Information

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.

Arrival and departure

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.

Getting around

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.

Venues

Proto Invention Factory

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

The Seaplane Harbour

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

Noblessner

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

Main locations of the conference

Visit Tallinn

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!

Photo by Rasmus Jurkatam

Discover everything that Tallinn has to offer #visittallinn

Weather

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.

Other practical information

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.

Interpretation

The official working language for e-Governance Conference will be English. Delegations who need interpretation are kindly asked to bring along their personal interpreter.