Romania Travel Guide

Romania — Passport and Visa Information

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Passports

Country	Passport Required	Visa Required	Return Ticket Required
Other EU	1	No	No
USA	Yes	No/2	Yes
Canadian	Yes	No/2	Yes
Australian	Yes	No/2	Yes
British	Yes	No	No

All passports must be valid for at least six months on arrival in Romania.

Visas

Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the following lengths of visit: 1. Nationals of EU countries for a three-month period (those intending to stay for a longer period than three months must apply for a registration certificate issued by the Romanian Authority for Aliens). EU citizens can use a national identity card instead of a passport; 2. Nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA for travel and tourism trips of up to three months.

Visa Note

Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements, (see important addresses).

Travel Warnings

Most visits to Romania are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

Beware of pickpockets and other petty thieves in crowded areas.

There have been a number of Hepatitis A cases in Romania. Travelers are advised to seek medical advice about inoculations before traveling and to drink only bottled water.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice.

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health Care

Medical facilities in Romania are poor and there is a serious shortage of basic medical supplies and qualified personnel. European travelers carrying the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) are entitled to free or reduced cost medical care. Nationals of countries who do not have a reciprocal health agreement with Romania are expected to pay immediate cash for health services. Health insurance is strongly advised.