Romania Holidays

Your passport must be less than 10 years old on the day you arrive in the Schengen area, including Romania.

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave the Schengen area.

You can stay in the Schengen area, including Romania, without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period as a tourist.

You must stay within the 90-day limit, counting visits to other Schengen countries in the 180 days before your travel.

You may need to register your biometric details like fingerprints and a photo at the border on your first visit under the new Entry/Exit System (EES).

Declare any cash or travellers cheques you are carrying if the value is 10,000 euros or more when entering or leaving Romania.

You cannot take meat, milk, or products containing them into Romania, with exceptions for specific items like powdered baby milk.

Be alert to petty theft in large towns, especially Bucharest, where thieves use distraction techniques.

There is a risk of drink spiking in bars and clubs, so do not take drinks from strangers or leave your drinks unattended.

Illegal drugs, including cannabis, carry severe penalties like long jail sentences and heavy fines.

Criminals have copied credit or debit cards in some bars and restaurants, so monitor your cards.

Most taxis in Bucharest should list prices on the vehicle, but drivers sometimes overcharge foreign visitors.

Use a hotel safe for valuables where possible and carry a copy of your passport.

You can use a UK photocard driving licence to drive in Romania, but if you have a paper licence, you may need to update it.