A general view of the bridge over Narva river at the border crossing point with Russia in Narva, Estonia September 18, 2022.
Monday's entry ban is targeted at tourists and excludes Russian dissidents seeking refuge in the EU along with lorry drivers, refugees and permanent residents of EU countries as well as those visiting family members.
The border guard told me I won't t be allowed to come here anymore," he told Reuters.
"I will still be able to get to Estonia through other countries," he told Reuters shortly after crossing into Narva.
Russia said it would retaliate against the curbs, but would not close itself off from the bloc.