Entry Requirements
Visa requirements for Romania depend on which passport you hold. Check the Traveller visa tool to see whether your passport needs a visa and, if so, how long you can stay.
Check if you need a visa for RomaniaEmergency Numbers
- General
- 112
Currency
- Name
- Romanian Leu
- Code
- RON
- Symbol
- lei
ATMs widely available. Cards accepted in cities and tourist areas. Cash preferred in rural areas. Not in the Eurozone. Excellent value — budget similar to Poland or Hungary.
Power Outlets
- Outlet types
- Type C, Type F
- Voltage
- 230V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
Time Zone
EET (UTC+2) — EEST (UTC+3) in summer
Best Time to Visit
May–September is the best window — warm for Transylvania (Brasov, Bran Castle, Sighisoara), Sinaia, the Danube Delta (UNESCO biosphere reserve, pelicans, birding), and Bucovina's painted monasteries. The Transfagarasan Highway (open July–October) is one of the world's great drives. Bucharest's nightlife (December–March included) is legendary.
Tipping Customs
| Venue | Typical | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 10% | — |
| Taxis | Round up | — |
Dress Code
- Casual throughout
- Modest dress at Bucovina's orthodox monasteries — cover head and shoulders
Social Etiquette
- Transylvania is a real region (not just a literary creation) — Germanic Saxons settled here in the 12th century and their fortified churches survive across the countryside
- Bram Stoker based Dracula on Vlad the Impaler — a real 15th-century Wallachian prince whose castle (Bran Castle) is in Transylvania
- The Danube Delta is the third-largest river delta in Europe and a UNESCO biosphere reserve — one of Europe's great birdwatching destinations
- Romanian hospitality is extraordinary — being invited to someone's home means being fed far more than you can eat
Local Laws
Laws change. Verify current rules with your country's official travel advisory before departure.
- LGBTQ+ rights: same-sex relationships are not criminalised; no marriage equality; social attitudes are conservative outside Bucharest
- Driving: Blood-alcohol limit is 0.0% — zero tolerance for drink driving
Common Phrases
| English | Local | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hello (Romanian) | Buna ziua / Salut | BOO-nah ZEE-wah (formal) / sah-LOOT (informal) |
| Thank you (Romanian) | Multumesc | mool-tsoo-MESK |
| Please (Romanian) | Va rog | vah ROHG |
| Cheers! (Romanian) | Noroc! | noh-ROHK — 'luck!' |
| Beautiful (Romanian) | Frumos | froo-MOHS |
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