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Romania Visa Requirements

For 🇺🇸 United States passport holders

Visa Free
90 days max stay
Free visa cost
N/A processing
Bucharest
Europe
RON (lei)
Romanian
UTC+2

Great news! United States passport holders can enter Romania without a visa for tourism or business purposes. You can stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

Not yet Schengen but visa-free for US citizens.

Entry Requirements

Passport Validity

6 months beyond stay

Blank Pages

2 page(s) required

Multiple Entry

Allowed

Work Permitted

No - requires work visa

Travel Essentials

Health & Safety

Safety Rating

Vaccinations

Routine vaccines. Tick-borne encephalitis for rural.

Tap Water

Safe to drink

Safety Tips

Generally safe. Watch for pickpockets in cities.

Full health guide

Money & Costs

lei
Romanian Leu RON

Daily Budget (USD)

Budget $35
Mid-range $70
Luxury $180+

Cards & ATMs

Widely accepted in cities.

Tipping

10% in restaurants.

Practical Info

Power Type C, F, 230V, 50Hz
Driving Right side
Time Zone 7 hours ahead of Eastern.
Mobile/SIM Buy at Orange, Vodafone, Telekom.

Emergency Numbers

Emergency: 112

Getting There

Airport Transfers

Bucharest: Express bus 3.5 lei/40min, taxi 50-70 lei.

Local Transport

Bucharest has metro. Trains connect cities.

Culture & Travel Tips

Best Time to Visit

May-September. December for Christmas markets.

Cultural Notes

Latin culture in Eastern Europe. Orthodox traditions. Hospitality important.

Insider Tips

Transylvania is beautiful. Visit painted monasteries. Bucharest underrated.

Dress Code

Casual to smart casual.

United States Embassy

Bulevardul Dr. Liviu Librescu 4-6, Bucharest

+40 21 200 3300

https://ro.usembassy.gov