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Q: Is it safe to travel to Romania right now?

The U.S. Department of State currently rates Romania at Level 1 — Normal Precautions. There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.

Q: Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Romania?

Visa requirements for Romania depend on your passport and length of stay. Use TravelSafe's free Visa Checker to see the latest entry rules, passport validity requirements, and any visa-on-arrival options.

Bucharest

Normal Precautions

By TravelSafe Research TeamLast updated 2025-10-14Source: U.S. State Department ↗

CapitalBucharest

LanguageRomanian

CurrencyRON · Romanian leu

TimezoneUTC+02:00

Normal PrecautionsUpdated 2025-10-14

Risk Level1 / 4

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There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory Summary Exercise normal precautions in Romania. Romania has moderate seismic activity and a history of strong earthquakes. Bucharest faces the highest risk. If you decide to travel to Romania: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for Romania. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for Romania. Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist . We highly recommend that you buy insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancellation coverage.

Emergency

Ambulance

ambulance

112

Fire

fire

112

General Emergency

general emergency

112

Police

police

112

Tap any number to call from a mobile device

Essential Phrases

General

Vorbiți englezește?

vor-BEETS eng-leh-ZESH-teh?

Do you speak English?

Scuzați-mă / Îmi pare rău

skoo-ZATSY-muh / uhm PAH-reh RUH-oo

Excuse me / Sorry

Cât costă asta?

kuht KOHS-tah AHS-tah?

How much does this cost?

Nu înțeleg

noo uhn-tseh-LEG

I don't understand

Aș vrea asta

uhsh VREH-ah AHS-tah

I would like this

Mulțumesc

mool-tsoo-MESK

Thank you

Unde este toaleta?

OON-deh ES-teh twah-LEH-tah?

Where is the bathroom?

Da / Nu

dah / noo

Yes / No

Greetings

Bună ziua

BOO-nuh ZEE-wah

Hello

Emergency

Ajutor! / Am nevoie de un medic

ah-ZHOO-tor / ahm neh-VOY-eh deh oon MEH-deek

Help! / I need a doctor

US Embassy

Consulate

Bucharest

Strada Tudor Arghezi 6-8, Bucharest, Romania

+40-21-200-3300

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to travel to Romania right now?

The U.S. Department of State rates Romania at Level 1 (Normal Precautions) as of the current advisory. There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.

Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Romania?

Visa requirements depend on your passport and length of stay. Use TravelSafe's free Visa Checker (linked in the Visa Requirements section above) to see the latest entry rules, passport validity requirements, and any visa-on-arrival options.

What are the emergency numbers in Romania?

Emergency services in Romania: ambulance 112; fire 112; general emergency 112; police 112. Tap any number in the Emergency section above to call directly from a mobile device.

Is Romania safe for solo travelers?

With the current advisory at Level 1 (Normal Precautions), Romania is generally manageable for prepared solo travelers. Standard precautions apply: share your itinerary, keep digital copies of your passport, and register with STEP (step.state.gov).

Always cross-check with official sources: travel.state.gov · cdc.gov

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