Romania
Warnings and insurance
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide as well as support for British nationals abroad which includes:
- advice on preparing for travel abroad and reducing risks
- information for women, LGBT+ and disabled travellers
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Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
Update history
2025-06-04 17:16
Updated information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting through the airport (‘Safety and security’ page).
2025-06-04 15:00
Updated information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting through the airport (‘Safety and security’ page).
2025-03-17 14:14
Update to information on expected rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
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)