What is the best time to visit Romania?

The best time to visit Romania depends on your priorities. Many travellers visit year-round, though spring and autumn typically offer pleasant weather and smaller crowds at popular attractions like Palace of the Parliament. Check weather patterns for Europe before booking.

What currency does Romania use?

Romania uses the Romanian leu (lei). Exchange at banks or airports, and withdraw from ATMs with your debit card. Credit cards are accepted in most tourist areas.

What food should I try in Romania?

Sarmale is one of Romania's most iconic dishes. Other must-try foods include Mămăligă and Mici (Grilled Sausages). Eat where locals eat for the best experience.

How many countries can visit Romania visa-free?

93 countries can enter Romania without a visa, typically for up to 90 days. Check the full list and your specific requirements above.

Is Romania safe for tourists?

Romania is generally safe for tourists with normal precautions. As in any country, stay aware of your surroundings, avoid displaying expensive items, and use registered transport. Check current government travel advisories before your trip.

Romania

Romania is a country in Southeast and Central Europe.

Capital

Bucharest

Language

Romanian

Currency

Romanian leu (lei)

Population

19.0M

Timezone

UTC+02:00

Visa-free access

93 countries

Travelling to Romania

Romania is a country in Southeast and Central Europe. It lies on the lower course of the Danube, north of the Balkan Peninsula, and on the northwestern shore.

Romania is located in Southeast Europe, Europe. The capital is Bucharest, and the official language is Romanian. The local currency is the Romanian leu (lei). With a population of 19.0M, Romania is a mid-sized country in Europe.

Romania offers visa-free entry to 93 countries, with most stays allowed for up to 90 days. The remaining 105 passport holders need to apply at an embassy.

Top places to visit in Romania

Palace of the Parliament

The world heaviest civilian administrative building; a 365;000-square-metre Neo-Constructivist colossus containing 700;000 tonnes of steel and bronze; explore the Costinești marble galleries at midday; the clinical; echoing silence of the vaulted halls underscores the megalomania of the late 1980s; the air is cool and smells of polished stone and heavy velvet.

Peleș Castle

A masterpiece of German New-Renaissance architecture completed in 1914 for King Carol I; featuring hand-carved walnut woodwork and 170 rooms of staggering eclectic detail; visit the Hall of Honour at 10 am; the light filters through the stained-glass sliding roof to illuminate the intricate marquetry and Cordoba leather; the scent of beeswax and old timber is pervasive.

Sighișoara Citadel

A fully inhabited 12th-century Saxon citadel with nine surviving towers and winding cobblestone alleys; the 64-metre Clock Tower remains the town sentinel; climb the Scholars' Stairs at dusk; the pre-industrial quiet is profound; the evening light hits the sun-bleached pastel facades while the smell of woodsmoke drifts from the medieval hearths.

Danube Delta

Europe largest and best-preserved wetland; a 5;800-square-kilometre labyrinth of reed beds; sand dunes; and ancient oak forests; take a wooden boat into the Nebunu Lake at sunrise; the mist clings to the water-lilies while the sky is filled with the percussive wing-beats of thousands of white pelicans; the air is humid and carries the scent of wild silt.

Corvin Castle

A 15th-century Gothic-Renaissance fortress featuring massive drum towers and a 30-metre deep drawbridge over a rocky chasm; the Knights' Hall is a masterwork of secular Gothic stone-vaulting; traverse the ramparts at 4 pm; the low sun highlights the sharp texture of the limestone and the jagged silhouettes of the towers against the Zlaști River.

Voroneț Monastery

The 'Sistine Chapel of the East' famous for its unique 16th-century 'Voroneț Blue' frescoes covering the entire exterior; the Last Judgment scene is rendered with surgical precision on the western wall; stand in the garden at midday; the intense mountain sun vibrates against the lazurite-based pigment; the sound of the 'toaca' wooden board marks the call to prayer.

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What to eat in Romania

Mici (Grilled Sausages)

traditional

Ciorbă de Burtă

traditional

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Romania visa requirements

Visa-free

105

Visa required

Countries that can visit Romania visa-free

93 countries can enter without a visa, usually for up to 90 days.

Europe

Asia

United Arab Emirates90d

Americas

Oceania

Before you go to Romania

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Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay. Romania immigration may refuse entry otherwise.

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Proof of onward travel

Carry a return or onward flight ticket. Airlines and border officers may ask to see it before allowing you to board or enter.

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Currency: Romanian leu

The local currency is lei. Exchange major currencies at the airport or city banks. ATMs are widely available in urban areas.

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Language: Romanian

Romanian is the primary language. English is spoken in tourist areas and major cities.

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Power & connectivity

Check Romania's plug type and voltage before packing. Buy a local SIM card at the airport for affordable data.

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Romania — your questions

It depends on your passport. 93 countries can enter Romania visa-free. Everyone else needs an embassy visa. Use the WorldCurio visa checker for your specific passport.