Visa Information
Schengen member (joined 2024). EU/EEA enter freely. US, UK, Canada, Australia visa-free 90 days.
Standard Schengen process.
- Romania uses Leu not Euro.
- Incredible value for Europe.
- Transylvania is real and worth visiting.
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Safety & Health
Very safe. Bucharest has petty crime in tourist areas. Rural Romania is extremely safe and welcoming. Bear encounters possible in Carpathian mountains.
- Taxi scams in Bucharest — use Bolt or Uber.
- ATM skimming — use ATMs inside banks.
- Good healthcare in cities. EHIC for EU citizens.
- Routine vaccines. Tick-borne encephalitis for hiking.
Tap water safe in cities. Bottled preferred in rural areas.
Bear encounters in Carpathians — hike with a guide in bear country. Stray dogs in some cities.
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Cultural Tips
- Visit Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle) and the painted monasteries of Bucovina.
- Drive the Transfăgărășan highway — one of the world's greatest roads.
- Try mici (grilled sausages), sarmale, and local wines.
- Don't confuse Romanian with a Slavic language — it's Romance (Latin-based).
- Don't skip rural Romania — the countryside is magical.
Tip 10% at restaurants. Small tips for hotel staff.
Casual. Smart-casual for Bucharest restaurants.
Romanian Orthodox Christian majority. Beautiful painted churches and monasteries. Dress modestly when visiting.
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