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Romania travel advice
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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 | |
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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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The Romania weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Bucharest.
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.
- UK traveller advice for Romania - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Romania - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Romania - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Romania - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Romania - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Romania - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
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
FCDO travel advice
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.
- Vaccines & medicines for Romania - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Romania - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Romania - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
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
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.
- Travellers' health for Romania - Ministry of Health, Romania
- Coronavirus timeline in Romania - Our World in Data
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.
Flights to Romania
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).
Send money to Romania with TransferGo*, Wise.com* and World Remit*.
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.
Find out more about driving in Romania with RAC* and International Drivers Association*.
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