Estonia's 100% checks cause border delays
Queues at the border crossing in Narva grew after Estonia began implementing continuous inspections upon entry from Russia. On the first day of the new rules, on September 30, approximately 60 people did not manage to cross the Estonian border and remained on the bridge over Narva, according to Postimees.
Consensus
- Estonia implemented 100% customs inspection for all travelers and goods arriving from Russia starting September 30.
- Queues formed at the Russia-Estonia border, particularly at the Ivanгород MAPP.
- The delays are due to lengthy inspections by Estonian authorities and restrictions on movement across the bridge.
- Some travelers do not manage to cross before the Estonian checkpoint closes at 19:00.
- The Russian side has had to temporarily suspend the passage of people through the Ivanograd MAPP.
- Similar delays are observed at the Shumilkino and Kunicina Gora MAPPs in Pskov Oblast.
- The Ivanograd MAPP is closed for vehicle traffic due to reconstruction, with only a pedestrian bridge operational.
Points of divergence
- The number of people crossing into Estonia from Ivanograd MAPP from September 23–25 was approximately 2,500, and into Russia was 2,600. — interfax
- The number of people crossing into Estonia from September 30 to October 2 was 1,401, and into Russia was 2,002. — fontanka
- One traveler reported that no one passed through in an hour, and only one window was operational at times. — fontanka
- Baltic Shuttle cited the Estonian Tax and Customs Board stating that 100% baggage inspection began on September 30. — fontanka
Coverage (6 sources)
- Estonia strengthened control on the border with Latvia due to influx of illegal migrants — Интерфакс
- Queues at the border crossing in Narva grew after Estonia began continuous screening upon entry from Russia — ЭХО / Новости
- Not everyone can cross the border with Estonia in Ivanovo due to intensified inspections in Narva — Интерфакс
- Russian customs officials revealed the reason for queues at the border with Estonia — Фонтанка
- Estonia slowed down the passage of citizens and traffic at the border — Вести
- Customs warned about queues at the border of Russia and Estonia — Фонтанка