Romania travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Romania with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Romania.

Romania travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Romania with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Romania - quick facts
Flight time✝ 3 to 3.5 hours
Time difference UK +2 hours
Language(s) Romanian
Currency Romanian Leu
Electricity C + F plug (230V)
Driving side Right

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Romania tourist information

✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.

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Romania travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Romania from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Romania.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Romania travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Romania with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Romania, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Romania covid live updates

Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Romania with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.

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Romania travel features

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Romania FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Romania including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to Romania due to Covid-19?

Romania is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Romania.

Check out Ministry of Health, Romania for more information.

Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Romania?

You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Romania. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.

What is the flight time to Romania from the UK?

The flight time to Romania from the UK is typically 3 to 3.5 hours.

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What is the time difference between Romania and the UK?

The time difference between Romania and the UK is UK time+2 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Romania?

The main language spoken in Romania is Romanian.

What is the currency in Romania?

The currency in Romania is the Romanian Leu (RON).

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Which plugs are used in Romania?

Romania uses electrical plug type C + F (230 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Romania?

They drive on the right side of the road in Romania.

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