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International Restrictions:
*From within the EU:
Romania adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Romania are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map.
- "Green" areas: countries where the cumulative incidence rate of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days is less than or equal to 1,5 per 1000 inhabitants;
- "Yellow" areas: countries where the cumulative incidence rate of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days is between 1,5 and 3 per 1000 inhabitants;
- "Red" areas: countries where the cumulative incidence rate of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days is greater than or equal to 3 per 1000 inhabitants.
Travel from countries classified as "green"
Travellers arriving from countries classified as "green" can enter Romania without being subject to any isolation or test requirement.
Travel from countries classified as "yellow"
Travellers arriving from countries classified as "yellow", who do not provide a pre-departure negative PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival, are subject to a 14-day quarantine.
Children aged 3 and under are exempted from the PCR test requirement.
The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a PCR test no less than 8 days after arrival. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end on day 10.
Provisions for vaccinated people
Travellers who have received their final vaccination for COVID-19 more than 10 days ago, are exempt from quarantine. It is required to show proof of vaccination, including the dates.
Travel from countries classified as "red"
Travellers arriving from countries classified as "red" are subject to a 14-day quarantine.
The quarantine must take place at the person's home, at a declared location or, as the case may be, at a dedicated location designated by the authorities.
The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a PCR test no less than 8 days after arrival. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end on day 10.
Provisions for vaccinated people
Travellers who have received their final vaccination for COVID-19 more than 10 days ago, are exempt from quarantine. It is required to show proof of vaccination, including the dates.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
No additional documentation required.
Find out more:
General information
National health institute
Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays *Transit:
Persons in transit are not subject to quarantine requirements if they leave Romania within 24 hours from the time they entered the territory of the country.
*From Third Countries:- "Green" areas: countries where the cumulative incidence rate of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days is less than or equal to 1,5 per 1000 inhabitants;
- "Yellow" areas: countries where the cumulative incidence rate of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days is between 1,5 and 3 per 1000 inhabitants;
- "Red" areas: countries where the cumulative incidence rate of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days is greater than or equal to 3 per 1000 inhabitants.
Travellers who remain in Romania for less than 3 days (72 hours) and present a negative test for SARS-CoV-2, performed no more than 48 hours before entering the national territory, are exempted from the obligation to quarantine.
Travel from countries classified as "green"
Travellers arriving from countries classified as "green" can enter Romania without being subject to any isolation or test requirement.
Travel from countries classified as "yellow"
Travellers arriving from countries classified as "yellow", who do not provide a pre-departure negative PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival, are subject to a 14-day quarantine.
Children aged 3 and under are exempted from the PCR test requirement.
The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a PCR test no less than 8 days after arrival. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end on day 10.
Provisions for vaccinated people
Travellers who have received their final vaccination for COVID-19 more than 10 days ago, are exempt from quarantine. It is required to show proof of vaccination, including the dates.
Travel from countries classified as "red"
Travellers arriving from countries classified as "red" are subject to a 14-day quarantine.
The quarantine must take place at the person's home, at a declared location or, as the case may be, at a dedicated location designated by the authorities.
The quarantine period may be shortened by taking a PCR test no less than 8 days after arrival. If the result of this test is negative, the period of quarantine can end on day 10.
Provisions for vaccinated people
Travellers who have received their final vaccination for COVID-19 more than 10 days ago, are exempt from quarantine. It is required to show proof of vaccination, including the dates.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
No additional documentation required.
Find out more:
General information
National health institute
*Travel in Romania: Travel to/from airport or other port of arrival.Due to movement restrictions in place, when travelling to the airport make sure you carry:
• your passport
• your flight ticket
Road transit across or through Romania is possible. Carry your passport at all times.
Requirements when travelling e.g. public transport, taxis: You are required to carry a face mask in all indoor spaces, including public transport and taxis. Drivers are also required to comply with this requirement.
*Accommodation: Hotels, guesthouses, camping units have been allowed to open, but only when observing a specific set health-safety of rules. Indoor playgrounds and indoor fitness, sauna and pool facilities in hotels remain closed. Food is served through room service regime.
*Public spaces and services: The following measures are in force in Romania until further notice:
The following are considered permitted for essential reasons:
• work;
• medical assistance or buying medicine;
• caring responsibilities; or
• due to the schedule of plane/train/coach transport.
If you need to move around during these hours, you will need to provide proof justifying your movement, through a work badge, affidavit, travel itinerary, boarding pass or similar proof of payment, if requested by authorities.
• wearing a face mask is mandatory in all public spaces both indoors and outdoors
• cinemas, theatres, other event venues and gambling venues are closed
• restaurants and cafes cannot operate an indoor service in counties with a high infection rate (over 3 cases/1,000 inhabitants/ 14 days). The only exception is hotels, who are able to serve customers with accommodation booked
• all schools will move to online teaching only
• organising reunions or parties, to celebrate holidays or anniversaries, is prohibited in all public and private spaces both indoor and outdoor
• the number of non-related people allowed to form a group in public is six • gyms and fitness centres are permitted to function in areas with infection rates less than 3.5/1000
• pharmacies and gas stations are open and beyond the usual hours of business are permitted to operate between 9pm to 5am
• delivery services are permitted to continue operating, with no restrictions on times.
Persons found in breach of regulations are subject to fines ranging from RON500 – RON15,000, as per Law no. 55/2020 on measures for the prevention and control of COVID-19 effects. Due to the current Coronavirus situation in Romania, we advise people to observe social distancing measures.