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• There are confirmed human cases of A (H1N1) - Swine Flu in Estonia. You can check for the updates through the Estonian Ministry of Social Affairs website (in English) and the Estonian Health Protection Inspectorate website (in English). The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its Pandemic Threat Alert Phase to Level 6.  The World Health Organisation website has further details. You should monitor local media reports for any developments and advice. There is a dedicated FCO Swine Flu page for further information. Guidance on Pandemic Flu can be obtained on the UK Department of Health website. See the Health section of this advice for more details.
  
  
• There is a low threat from terrorism.  But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.
  
  
• You should be aware that petty theft, especially in Tallinn Old Town, is becoming increasingly common.  See the Crime section of this advice for more details.
  
  
• You must have the original V5 C (Vehicle Registration Document) if driving into Estonia.  See the Road Travel section of this advice for more details.
  
  
• Around 56,000 British nationals visit Estonia every year (Source: Estonian Tourist Board). Most visits are trouble-free. 14 British nationals required consular assistance in Estonia in the period 01 April 2008 – 31 March 2009 for the following types of incident; deaths (4 cases); hospitalisations (6 cases); and arrests, for a variety of offences (4 cases). During this period assistance was also requested with regard to lost or stolen passports (16 cases).  If you need to contact the emergency services in Estonia call 112.
  
  
• We recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling.  You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake.  See the General (Insurance) section of this advice and Travel Insurance for more details.