Romania
Warnings and insurance
Summary
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FollowRomanian andairline contactBlue FCDOAir travelannounced on Twitter,7 FacebookSeptember andthat Instagramall flights are currently suspended. If you are due to fly with Blue Air, you should consult your Travel Agent or Blue Air (https://help.flyblueair.com/hc/en-us.) Youfor canthe alsolatest signupdates.
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Terrorist insuranceattacks in Romania can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism.
If you chooseneed to travel,contact researchthe youremergency destinationsservices in Romania call 112.
If you’re abroad and getyou appropriateneed travelemergency insurancehelp from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.
The InsuranceOverseas shouldBusiness coverRisk yourservice itinerary,offers plannedinformation activities and expensesadvice infor anBritish emergency.companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.
TheBefore Foreign,you Commonwealthtravel, &check Developmentthe Office‘Entry (FCDO)requirements’ providessection for Romania’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice aboutfor risksthe oflatest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to helppass Britishthrough nationalsanother makecountry informedto decisions.return Findto outthe UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
It is more aboutimportant than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel adviceinsurance.
Before
There youis travelwidespread military activity in Ukraine. Although Romania shares and land and sea border with Ukraine the situation there remains normal.
NoThe FCDO advises against all travel canto beUkraine. guaranteedYou safe.should Readnot allattempt theto advicecross ininto thisUkraine guidefrom asRomania.
If wellyou asare supportentering Romania from Ukraine, see Safety and Security for Britishmore nationalsinformation abroadand Entry Requirements whichfor includes:
- advice
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FollowRomanian andairline contactBlue FCDOAir travelannounced on Twitter,7 FacebookSeptember andthat Instagramall flights are currently suspended. If you are due to fly with Blue Air, you should consult your Travel Agent or Blue Air (https://help.flyblueair.com/hc/en-us.) Youfor canthe alsolatest signupdates.
Most upvisits to getRomania emailare notificationstrouble-free.
If you’re living in or moving to Romania, read the Living in Romania guide whenin thisaddition adviceto isthis updated.travel advice.
Travel
Terrorist insuranceattacks in Romania can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism.
If you chooseneed to travel,contact researchthe youremergency destinationsservices in Romania call 112.
If you’re abroad and getyou appropriateneed travelemergency insurancehelp from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.
The InsuranceOverseas shouldBusiness coverRisk yourservice itinerary,offers plannedinformation activities and expensesadvice infor anBritish emergency.companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.
Update history
2025-01-10 11:54
Updated information on risks from terrorism (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-10-03 12:21
New information on drink spiking (‘Safety and Security’ page)
2024-10-02 13:46
Removal of information about heavy rain and flooding (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-09-17 10:45
New information about heavy rain and flooding (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-09-05 13:24
Information on the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES), planned to be introduced from November 2024 (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-07-22 10:36
Addition to safety and security section on demonstrations (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-07-11 15:08
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.
2024-04-23 16:56
Information related to drug offences and Romanian music festivals (under ‘Laws and cultural differences’ subheading on the ‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-03-31 00:21
Information on Romania’s accession to the Schengen area from 31 March
2024-02-02 15:38
Romania will partially join the Schengen zone on 31 March 2024. This includes arrivals by air and sea but not land where border checks will remain in place (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-08-22 15:33
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-22 10:48
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2022-09-08 14:35
Addition of information on Blue Air flights being suspended (‘Summary’ page).
2022-05-12 15:34
Clarification about current passport validity (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-16 16:45
Updated information about the ending of the State of Alert regarding COVID-19 and if you enter Romania from Ukraine. (See ‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)
2022-02-26 14:51
Updated information regarding the ongoing situation in neighbouring Ukraine. You should not attempt to cross into Ukraine from Romania. (See ‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)
2022-02-24 05:30
There are multiple reports of widespread military activity in Ukraine. You should not attempt to cross into Ukraine from Romania. (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)
2022-02-18 23:12
Updates on travel from Ukraine to Romania. (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)