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Romania

  • Bucharest
  • Europe
  • Romanian

At a glance

Romania: know before you go

At a glance

Capital
Bucharest
Population
19,053,815
Area
238,397 km² · 92,046 sq mi
Languages
Romanian
Currency
Romanian Leu (RON)
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Calling code
+40
Drives on the
Right
Internet domain
.ro
Landlocked
No, it has a coastline
More facts
Continent
Europe

Member of

  • European Union
  • NATO
  • United Nations

Entry requirements

Romania visa requirements

Romania entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 91 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 106 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.

Find your passport for the documents, the cost and how long you can stay.

Visa-free91 passports

Visa required106 passports

Safety

Romania safety: is it safe to visit?

Level 1 of 4Exercise Normal Precautions

US State Dept, updated August 15, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.

Questions

Romania: frequently asked questions

Romania visa: do I need one?
Romania entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 91 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 106 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Romania: is it safe to visit?
US State Dept rates Romania at level 1 of 4. Exercise Normal Precautions.
Romania: what currency is used?
Currency in Romania: Romanian Leu (RON).
Romania: what language do people speak?
Languages of Romania: Romanian.
Romania: what is the capital?
The capital of Romania is Bucharest.

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