COVID-19 travel restrictions: Romania

This article was published on April 14, 2022, and all the information in the article is correct as of this time. Before you book your trip, we highly recommend that you also check official sources for the most up-to-date travel requirements, as they are subject to constant change.

Can I enter Romania?

As of February 2022, it is possible to enter Romania. Nevertheless, be aware that requirements vary depending on your vaccination status and the territory of your departure. Please check the Romanian COVID-19 restrictions below.

Make sure to complete a Passenger Locator Form before traveling to Romania.

Can I enter Romania if I am vaccinated?

You can enter Romania if you are vaccinated. You are considered fully vaccinated if you have received all the doses necessary for your vaccination schedule at least ten days before arriving in Romania.

As of February 2022, four vaccines are approved in Romania:

Moderna
Pfizer
Oxford / AstraZeneca
Janssen (Johnson & Johnson)

Travel documents if I am vaccinated

If you are vaccinated and coming from the EU, EEA, and the Swiss Confederation member states:

The EU digital COVID certificate

If you are vaccinated and coming from outside the EU, EEA and the Swiss Confederation member states:

A vaccination certificate
A negative PCR test result obtained no more than 48 hours before arriving in Romania

Can I enter Romania if I am unvaccinated?

You can enter Romania if you are unvaccinated.

Travel documents if I am unvaccinated

If you are unvaccinated, present one of the following documents:

A negative PCR test result obtained no more than 48 hours before entering Romania (for arrivals from the EU and EEA, this window is 72 hours)
Documentation of recovery from COVID-19 no more than 180 days old

Traveling to Romania from “green”, “yellow”, and “red” zones

Currently, the Romanian government divides countries into “green”, “yellow”, and “red” zones. Romanian quarantine requirements vary depending on the country you are traveling from.

Traveling to Romania from a “green” zone

As of February 1, 2022, the “green” zone includes the following countries:

Afghanistan
Algeria
Angola
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Benin
Bhutan
Brunei Darussalam
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
East Timor
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Gambia
Ghana
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea Bissau
Haiti
Honduras
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ivory Coast
Japan
Kenya
Kyrgyzstan
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Mali
Marshall Islands
Mauritius
Micronesia
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nepal
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Oman
Pakistan
Palestine
Papua New Guinea
People’s Republic of China
Rwanda
Samoa
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Korea
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Togo
Tonga
Uganda
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican
Venezuela
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zimbabwe

Traveling to Romania from a “yellow” zone

The “yellow” zone includes the following countries:

Belarus
Ecuador
French Polynesia
India
Kosovo
Laos
Mauritania
Morocco
Namibia
Russian Federation
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Ukraine
Vietnam
Zambia

Traveling to Romania from a “red” zone

The “red” zone includes the following countries:

Albania
Andorra
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Bahrain
Barbados
Belgium
Belize
Bermuda
Bolivia
Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
British Virgin Islands
Bulgaria
Canada
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Chile
Columbia
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cuba
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Estonia
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
Gabon
Georgia
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guam
Guernsey
Guyana
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Isle of Man
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kuwait
Latvia
Lebanon
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Maldives
Malta
Mexico
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Netherlands
New Caledonia
Northern Macedonia
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Palau
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Republic of Moldova
Romania
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
San Marino
Serbia
Seychelles
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
St. Maarten
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turks and Caicos Islands
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States Virgin Islands
United States of America
Uruguay

Who cannot enter Romania?

Due to the Omicron strain, third-country nationals are temporarily prohibited from entering Romania if they arrive from the following countries:

Angola
Botswana
Eswatini
Lesotho
Malawi
Mozambique
Namibia
South Africa
Zambia
Zimbabwe

Can I leave Romania?

You can leave Romania regardless of your vaccination status. Please be aware of the requirements at your destination territory in advance.

Can I leave Romania if I am vaccinated?

Vaccinated travelers can leave Romania.

Travel documents if I am vaccinated

A certificate of full vaccination against COVID-19 in paper or electronic format

Can I leave Romania if I am unvaccinated?

Unvaccinated travelers can leave Romania.

Travel documents if I am unvaccinated

A certificate of recovery from COVID-19 (no more than 180 days old before the day of crossing the border of a particular country)
A negative COVID-19 test result (the relevant period and kind of test may vary, please check the requirements of the destination country)

COVID-19 situation in Romania currently

International travel to Romania is possible as of February 2022. Please be aware of the COVID-19 regulations to ensure your safety.

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to travel to Romania right now?

Many recreational places are open in Romania and welcome guests. Your travel will be safe if you follow common COVID-related rules:

Wearing masks indoors
Keeping social distance
Shops and shopping centers close by 22:00
All bars, cafes, and nightclubs must close by 2:00

Is Bucharest open for travel?

Bucharest is open for travelers. COVID-19 regulations in the capital are the same as in the rest of the country.

Do I have to quarantine if I go to Romania?

Please note that the Romanian quarantine regulations vary depending on the zone you are arriving from and whether the country is included in the EU / EEA / Swiss Confederation.

Third-state nationals from outside the EU, EAA, and the Swiss Confederation (regardless of the zone color) are obliged to undergo a 14-day period of self-isolation if:

They are unvaccinated
They remain in Romania for more than 72 hours (this does not apply to arrivals from Great Britain, Brazil, Nepal, South Africa, and India)
They have not been infected with COVID-19 in the last 180 days

Children aged 12 and under are exempt from quarantine requirements. Individuals aged 13-16 have to present a negative PCR test result taken 72 hours before boarding.

Both vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers are exempt from quarantine if they arrive from a country member of the EU, EAA and the Swiss Confederation belonging to a “green” zone.

Third-state nationals from a country member of the EU, EAA and the Swiss Confederation belonging to “yellow” or “red” zones are obliged to undergo a 14-day period of self-isolation if:

They are unvaccinated
They do not present a negative PCR test result obtained 72 hours before boarding
They have not been infected with COVID-19 in the last 180 days

Children aged 12 and under are exempt from quarantine requirements. Individuals aged 13-16 have to present a negative PCR test result obtained 72 hours before boarding.

How do I get a health pass to travel to Romania?

For travelers from the EU and Schengen Area — the EU Digital COVID Certificate
For travelers outside from the EU and Schengen — please carry your paper documentation with you