Source: European Union/Re-open EU
06.05.2021
From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?
Partially
Romania adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Romania are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map.
Is a coronavirus test required?
All travellers from high-risk countries are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test.
The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.
Children aged 3 and under are exempted.
Provisions for vaccinated people
Travellers who have received their final vaccination for COVID-19 more than 10 days ago, are exempt from quarantine. It is required to show proof of vaccination, including the dates.
Also, travellers that have been confirmed positive for SARS-CoV-2 disease in the last 90 days prior to entry into the country are exempt. Proof must be provided in the form of medical documents (positive PCR test at the date of diagnosis, hospital discharge ticket or test that proves the presence of IgG antibodies performed no more than 14 days before entry into the country).
Is a quarantine required?
Travellers coming from countries or areas that are considered at high epidemiological risk will also be subject to a 14-day quarantine.
The quarantine must take place at the person's home, at a declared location or, as the case may be, at a dedicated location designated by the authorities.
The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a second RT-PCR test no less than 8 days after arrival. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end on day 10.
Provisions for vaccinated people
Travellers who have received their final vaccination for COVID-19 more than 10 days ago, are exempt from quarantine. It is required to show proof of vaccination, including the dates.
Also, travellers that have been confirmed positive for SARS-CoV-2 disease in the last 90 days prior to entry into the country are exempt. Proof must be provided in the form of medical documents (positive PCR test at the date of diagnosis, hospital discharge ticket or test that proves the presence of IgG antibodies performed no more than 14 days before entry into the country).
Travellers who remain in Romania for less than 3 days (72 hours) and present a negative test for SARS-CoV-2, performed no more than 48 hours before entering the national territory, are exempted from the obligation to quarantine.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
No additional documentation required.
Find out more:
General information
National health institute
What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?
Third-country nationals coming from high-risk countries need to present a negative PCR test result for SARS-Cov-2, performed no more than 72 hours before entry into the national territory. Children under 3 years of age are exempt from the testing obligation.
Travellers coming from high-risk areas are also subjected to a 14-day quarantine. The quarantine must take place at the person's home, at a declared location or, as the case may be, at a dedicated location designated by the authorities. On day 8 you may get tested and if the test result is negative and you have no symptoms, quarantine ends on day 10.
Provisions for vaccinated people
Travellers who have received their final vaccination for COVID-19 more than 10 days ago, are exempt from presenting a negative PCR test result, and quarantine. It is required to show proof of vaccination, including the dates.
Also, travellers that have been confirmed positive for SARS-CoV-2 disease in the last 90 days prior to entry into the country are exempt. Proof must be provided in the form of medical documents (positive PCR test at the date of diagnosis, hospital discharge ticket or test that proves the presence of IgG antibodies performed no more than 14 days before entry into the country).
Travellers who remain in Romania for less than 3 days (72 hours) and present a negative test for SARS-CoV-2, performed no more than 48 hours before entering the national territory, are exempted from the obligation to quarantine.
Find out more:
General information COVID-19
General measures
There is a night curfew in place between 20.00 or 22.00 and 05.00 (depending on infection rates).
General information on the situation
Use of facemasks
The use of face masks is mandatory in all indoor and outdoor public spaces, for anyone aged above 5 years old.
Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/ROU/7001
31.03.2021
From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?
PARTIALLY
Romania adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Romania are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map.
Is a coronavirus test required?
All travellers from high-risk countries are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test.
The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.
Children aged 3 and under are exempted.
Is a quarantine required?
Travellers coming from countries or areas that are considered at high epidemiological risk will also be subject to a 14-day quarantine.
The quarantine must take place at the person's home, at a declared location or, as the case may be, at a dedicated location designated by the authorities.
The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a second RT-PCR test no less than 8 days after arrival. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end on day 10.
Provisions for vaccinated people
Travellers who have received their final vaccination for COVID-19 more than 10 days ago, are exempt from quarantine. It is required to show proof of vaccination, including the dates.
Also, travellers that have been confirmed positive for SARS-CoV-2 disease in the last 90 days prior to entry into the country are exempt. Proof must be provided in the form of medical documents (positive PCR test at the date of diagnosis, hospital discharge ticket or test that proves the presence of IgG antibodies performed no more than 14 days before entry into the country).
Travellers who remain in Romania for less than 3 days (72 hours) and present a negative test for SARS-CoV-2, performed no more than 48 hours before entering the national territory, are exempted from the obligation to quarantine.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
No additional documentation required.
Find out more:
General information
National health institute
Documents you need to travel in Europe
What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?
Third-country nationals coming from high-risk countries need to present a negative PCR test result for SARS-Cov-2, performed no more than 72 hours before entry into the national territory. Children under 3 years of age are exempt from the testing obligation.
Travellers coming from high-risk areas are also subjected to a 14-day quarantine. The quarantine must take place at the person's home, at a declared location or, as the case may be, at a dedicated location designated by the authorities. On day 8 you may get tested and if the test result is negative and you have no symptoms, quarantine ends on day 10.
Provisions for vaccinated people
Travellers who have received their final vaccination for COVID-19 more than 10 days ago, are exempt from quarantine. It is required to show proof of vaccination, including the dates.
Also, travellers that have been confirmed positive for SARS-CoV-2 disease in the last 90 days prior to entry into the country are exempt. Proof must be provided in the form of medical documents (positive PCR test at the date of diagnosis, hospital discharge ticket or test that proves the presence of IgG antibodies performed no more than 14 days before entry into the country).
Travellers who remain in Romania for less than 3 days (72 hours) and present a negative test for SARS-CoV-2, performed no more than 48 hours before entering the national territory, are exempted from the obligation to quarantine.
Find out more:
General information COVID-19
May I transit this country?
YES
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restrictions.
EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.
Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.
Also see: Border crossing points for Romania
May I enter this country by train?
PARTIALLY
International passenger trains operate between Romania and Bulgaria, Hungary and Austria (via Hungary). Travelling by train to Serbia, Ukraine and Moldova is halted. The on-board rules are similar to those of regional trains (more details are available at http://legislatie.just.ro
Rail passenger rights
May I fly to this country?
Direct passenger flights between Romania and some high risk countries are suspended following a Decision of the National Emergency Committee (cargo, humanitarian, technical, and repatriation flights are exempted from this restriction).
You can find the latest information on air travel regulations for this country on the IATA website.
You can also find information about air passenger rights on our portal for citizens.
May I enter this country by road transport?
YES
General measures
There is a night curfew in place between 23.00 and 05.00.
General information on the situation
Health cover for temporary stays
Use of facemasks
The use of face masks is mandatory in all indoor and outdoor public spaces, for anyone aged above 5 years old.
Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and events
Social gatherings are discouraged. It is prohibited to organise private celebrations and events in closed spaces. Private groups cannot be larger than 6 persons. Rallies and demonstrations can take place with maximum 100 particpants, and under strict regulations.
Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/ROU/7001
28.01.2021
From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?
Partially
Romania adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Romania are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map.
Is a quarantine required?
Entry from EU Member States and Schengen Associated countries is allowed without restrictions, with the exception of countries or areas that are considered at high epidemiological risk.
A 14-days quarantine applies to all persons arriving from countries and areas with high epidemiological risk, and who have the right to enter the national territory, respectively: Romanian citizens, citizens of European Union Member States, European Economic Area or the Swiss Confederation, and persons who fall under one of the exceptions provided by Decree no. 553 of 15.07.2020, Annex 3, art. 2, paragraph 2, letters a) - l).
The quarantine must take place at the person's home, at a declared location or, if needed, at a dedicated location designated by the authorities.
Is a coronavirus test required?
Travellers who will remain in Romania for less than 3 days (72 hours) and present a negative test for SARS-CoV-2, conducted no more than 48 hours before entering the national territory, are exempted from the obligation to quarantine.
The quarantine may be reduced to 10 days if a test for SARS-CoV-2, performed on day 8 of the quarantine provides a negative result, and the person has no symptoms.
Find out more:
National health institute
Border crossing points
Documents you need to travel in Europe
What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?
Third-country nationals coming from countries or areas that are considered at high epidemiological risk will be subject to quarantine.
The quarantine measure applies to all persons arriving from countries and areas with a high epidemiological risk, and who have the right to enter the national territory, respectively: Romanian citizens, citizens of European Union Member States, European Economic Area or the Swiss Confederation, and persons who fall under one of the exceptions provided by Decree no. 553 of 15.07.2020, Annex 3, art. 2, paragraph 2, letters a) - l).
The quarantine must take place at the person's home, at a declared location or, as the case may be, at a dedicated location designated by the authorities.
Travellers who remain in Romania for less than 3 days (72 hours) and present a negative test for SARS-CoV-2, performed no more than 48 hours before entering the national territory, are exempted from the obligation to self-isolate.
The quarantine may be reduced to 10 days if a test for SARS-CoV-2, performed on the 8th day of quarantine provides a negative result, and the person has no symptoms.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
No additional documentation required.
Find out more:
May I transit this country?
Yes
May I enter this country by train?
Partially
International passenger trains operate between Romania and Bulgaria, Hungary and Austria (via Hungary). Travelling by train to Serbia, Ukraine and Moldova is halted. The on-board rules are similar to those of regional trains (more details are available at http://legislatie.just.ro
General measures
There is a night curfew in place between 23.00 and 05.00.
Health cover for temporary stays
Use of facemasks
The use of face masks is mandatory in all indoor and outdoor public spaces.
07.12.2020
Entry Restrictions
Entry from EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries is allowed without restrictions, with the exception of countries or areas that are considered at high epidemiological risk.
A 14-days quarantine applies to all persons arriving from countries / areas with high epidemiological risk and who have the right to enter the national territory, respectively: Romanian citizens, citizens of European Union Member States, European Economic Area or the Swiss Confederation, and persons who fall under one of the exceptions provided by Decree no. 553 of 15.07.2020, Annex 3, art. 2, paragraph 2, letters a) - l).
The quarantine must take place at the person's home, at a declared location or, if needed, at a dedicated location designated by the authorities.
Travellers who remain in Romania for less than 3 days (72 hours) and present a negative test for SARS-CoV-2, conducted no more than 48 hours before entering the national territory, are exempted from the obligation to quarantine.
The quarantine may be reduced to 10 days if a test for SARS-CoV-2, performed on the 8th day of quarantine, provides a negative result.
Transit
Third country nationals
Third-country nationals coming from countries or areas that are considered at high epidemiological risk will be subject to quarantine.
The quarantine measure applies to all persons arriving from an international journey from countries / areas with high epidemiological risk and who have the right to enter the national territory, respectively: Romanian citizens, citizens of European Union Member States, European Economic Area or the Swiss Confederation, and persons who fall under one of the exceptions provided by Decree no. 553 of 15.07.2020, Annex 3, art. 2, paragraph 2, letters a) - l).
The quarantine must take place at the person's home, at a declared location or, as the case may be, at a dedicated location designated by the authorities.
Travellers who remain in Romania for less than 3 days (72 hours) and present a negative test for SARS-CoV-2, performed no more than 48 hours before entering the national territory, are exempted from the obligation to self-isolate.
The quarantine may be reduced to 10 days if a test for SARS-CoV-2, performed on the 8th day of quarantine, provides a negative result.
Find out more:
28.08.2020
Travelling to Romania
Entry from EU countries is allowed without restrictions, with the exception of Luxembourg, Malta and some regions in Spain (Aragon, Catalonia, Navarra, Community of Madrid, Balearic Islands, Basque Country).
Entry from Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein, as well as from the United Kingdom, Andorra, Monaco, Vatican City State and the Republic of San Marino, is allowed without restrictions.
Travelling from Romania or returning to Romania
No specific measures.
Rules and Exceptions
Travellers coming from countries where the incidence rate of new cases of COVID-19 in the last 14 days is less than or equal to the one registered in Romania in the same period, are allowed to enter without restrictions.
Citizens coming from countries with a high incidence of COVID-19 infection should self-isolate at home or quarantine for 14 days.
. For third-country nationals, the following exceptions apply:
- family members of Romanian citizens;
- EU/SEE/CH citizens with residence in Romania;
- holders of long-stay visa/residence permit/similar document;
- persons travelling for professional reasons proven by visa/residence permit/similar document;
- diplomatic or consular staff;
- staff of international organisations/military/who can provide humanitarian aid;
- persons in transit/travelling for imperative purposes/in need of international protection/humanitarian reasons.
Travellers coming from countries where the incidence rate of new cases of COVID-19 in the last 14 days is less than or equal to the one registered in Romania in the same period, are allowed to enter without restrictions.
Weekly updates are available in the list of affected areas
Direct passenger flights from Sweden, Portugal, UK, USA, Iran and Turkey are suspended.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
No.
Find out more:
List of affected areas
Border crossing points
Air passenger rights.
Updated info on air travel regulations may be found at the IATA website
Source: National Customs Authority
Closure of several border crossings
Several border crossings were closed to restrict trafic to certain points focussing screenings.
End date: not available
Further information: https://www.politiadefrontiera.ro/ro/traficonline/
Suspension of direct rail transport services between Italy and Romania (12.03.2020)
Romania has notified the Commission of its decision to suspend direct services of rail passenger transport between Italy and Romania.
Start date: 12.03.2020
End date: 31.03.2020
Temporary and limited relaxation of the enforcement of driving and rest times for the drivers of vehicles transporting goods.
Romania notifed a temporary and limited relaxation of the enforcement of driving and rest times under Article 14(2) of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006. It will apply to those drivers involved in the transport of goods in all the Spanish territory. It will apply to those drivers involved in domestic and international transport.
Start date: 18.03.2020
End date: 16.04.2020
Further information: https://ec.europa.eu/transport/sites/transport/files/temporary-relaxatio...