Romania information
ℹ️ General Information about Romania
About Romania
Romania uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.
The languages that are typically spoken are Romanian
Romania uses the Romanian leu (symbol: lei), code RON.Banknotes come in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 10, 5 and 1 lei. Leu is subdivided into 100 bans. Coins come in denominations of 50, 10, 5 and 1 bans.
Automatic teller machines are very common in Romania. You can find them in both large & small cities, tourist areas etc.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet speed in Romania is on average 13.2 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Romania is high. Many hotels, hostels, cafes, restaurants and bars have it.
You can buy a SIM card for about 17.77 RON, which includes 5 GB of data plan. You can choose from 4 telecoms: Digi Mobil, Orange, Telekom or Vodafone. Romania uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Romania upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
To call Romania, dial +, then 40 (the country code for Romania), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Romania, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 21 .
In Romania you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 100 km/h (62 mph) on expressways, 130 km/h (80 mph) on motorways, 50 km/h (31 mph) in all built-up areas and 90 km/h (55 mph) on undivided highways. Right turn on red lights is strictly forbidden unless an additional green semaphore arrow allows it. It is illegal to drive with blood alcohol content higher than 0.00%.
Road assistance is available at 0372 500 000 (Assistance 24 (A24)) or 0745 382 715 (Automobil Clubul Roman (ACR)). For general news on Romania's traffic use Trafficguide RO. For news on Romania’s motorways and tolls use National company for road infrastructure administration (CNAIR), e-rovinieta or Roviniete. Most popular petrol stations in Romania are Lukoil, Petrom, OMV, Rompetrol, MOL and Gazprom. Petrol (unleaded) gas options are called Super, benzin? f?r? plumb, Benzin? f?r? plumb (95/98) or Plus. Petrol costs about 5.05 RON per liter.Diesel option is called Motorin?.
🕑 What time is it in Romania?
16:03:08
🛂 Do I need visa for Romania?
For American travelers a visa is not required for Romania
🌤️ How is the weather in Romania?
Temperatures in Romania (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Romania
📁 What regulations are in Romania?
Health information
Import and export information
Export regulations
All items on the prohibited import list.
There are no restrictions on the export of currency if leaving for another EU country. Funds of more than €10,000 must be declared when leaving the EU.
Endangered species and products protected under CITES require a permit for export.
Cultural goods may require a licence for export.
Import regulations
Tobacco:200 cigarettes;
Tobacco:100 cigarillos;
Tobacco:50 cigars;
Tobacco:250g of smoking tobacco; or
Tobacco:A proportional combination of these goods (such as 100 cigarettes and 50 cigarillos).
Alcohol:There are no restrictions on the importation of currency into the EU.
Alcohol:Funds of more than €10,000 must be declared to the customs authorities.
Currency:There are no restrictions on the importation of currency into the EU.
Currency:Funds of more than €10,000 must be declared to the customs authorities.
Other items:Medicines for personal use. Travellers may be asked to provide a prescription for certain medications.
Other items:Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to €430 when travelling by air or sea.
Other items:Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to €300 when travelling by land.
Some weapons for example knuckle dusters and pump guns.
Counterfeit currency and goods.
Pornographic literature which deals with violence, sexual abuse of children or animals.
Narcotics.
Endangered animals, plants, and their derivative products protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) may require protected species permits. For further information, please visitCITES.
Cats, dogs, and ferrets are subject to a mandatory health inspection at the first point of entry on EU territory. They must also have a microchip or tattoo, and have been properly vaccinated against rabies. A Common Veterinary Entry Document certifying the healthy inspection must be provided with the customs declaration. Pets travelling within the EU must have a valid pet passport.
2kg of products of animal origin such as milk powder, baby food, and food for medical purposes can be brought in personal baggage as long as they are still packaged and do not require refrigeration.
Animal products, such as meat and dairy, from outside the EU are subject to veterinary inspections upon arrival.
Plants and their derivative products, including fruit and vegetables, may require a phytosanitary certificate upon arrival, and some may be prohibited from entry.
A European Firearms Pass (EFP) is required listing the weapon as well as a permit for import to Romania.
Health regulations
It is recommended that travellers are up to date on routine vaccinations including measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT), varicella (chickenpox), polio, and yearly flu shots.
A hepatitis A vaccination is recommended as travellers may contract hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in Romania, regardless of where they are eating or staying.
A hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for those who may have sexual contact with a new partner, who may get a tattoo or piercing, or have any medical procedures.
A rabies vaccination is recommended for those planning an outdoor holiday, for wildlife professionals such as veterinarians and researchers, for those who are taking a long trip or moving to the Romania, and children as they are more likely to receive animal bites.
A measles outbreak has been reported in Romania. For further information, please visit the CDC Measles in Romania.
Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is often reported in Europe between April and November. For further information, please visit the CDC Tick-borne Encephalitis Advice.
H5N1 Avian Influenza has been reported in Romania. For further information, please visit the CDCAvian Flu Advice.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a risk in Romania. For further information, please visit the CDCTuberculosis Advice.