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RomaniaLevel 1/4

Level published by the State Department on 13.10.2025 · read 16 October 2026 · source checked daily

Romania — official level as of 16 October 2026: Level 1/4 ("Exercise Normal Precautions"), from the U.S. Department of State. Maximum Insurance covers this country: hospital settled directly, unlimited repatriation, EUR 1.5M, certificate on payment.

Four official readings
United StatesState Departmentsource ↗Our reference level — the one shown across this site
Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country
Level 1/4 — “Exercise Normal Precautions”levels 1 and 2 are advice to be careful, not travel restrictions
FranceFrance Diplomatiesource ↗Added on top of the U.S. level, under its own rules: red or orange AREAS
Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country
our reading: no area of the country is classified red or orange
United KingdomFCDOsource ↗Added on top of the U.S. level, under its own rules: travel statuses
Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country
our reading: no travel advised against
source reviewed 18 September 2026
SwitzerlandFDFAsource ↗Advisory cited by the Maximum policy
Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country
our reading: the FDFA advises against no travel
The four readings on record agree: no restriction on the whole country.Our comparison reading: 27 September 2026

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How we read these four advisories

Every country has its own scale, so we ask them all the same question: is the whole country advised against?

An advisory covering only areas of the country does not raise the answer: it stays “No”, and the area is shown in the relevant column.

The level shown on this page — and across this site — is the one published by the U.S. State Department, from 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). France and the United Kingdom publish their own advisories, with their own rules: they add to that level, they do not replace it.

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Doctors — Bucharest37
DrInstitutul Național de Recuperare, Medicină Fizică și Balneoclimatologie0.6 km

2 Strada Sfântul Dumitru București
physiotherapy

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DrHyperclinica MedLife Unirii0.9 km

1 Strada Hans Christian Andersen București

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DrCentrul socio-medical "Sfântul Spiridon Vechi"0.9 km

5-7 Piața Națiunile Unite București

DrClinica "Nadia Comăneci"0.9 km

5-7 Piața Națiunile Unite București

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DrCabinet Medical1.1 km

near Strada C. A. Rosetti

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DrDacia Medical Center1.6 km

101 Bulevardul Dacia București

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DrClinica Eminescu 1001.7 km

near Strada Aurel Vlaicu
Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-16:00

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DrDoctor Anghel Medical Center1.8 km

near Strada Popa Nan
Mo-Fr 14:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-16:00

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DrProfessional Klinic1.8 km

177 București

DrGral Medical2.4 km

near Strada Traian Popovici
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00

DrCentrul de Sănătate RATB2.5 km

6 Strada Doctor Calistrat Grozovici București

DrPoliclinica2.7 km

near Intrarea Roma

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DrPoliclinica Cotroceni2.7 km

Bulevardul Eroii Sanitari

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DrPoliclinică2.7 km

near Calea Șerban Vodă

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DrEco Diagnosis3.0 km

10 Aleea Școlarilor București
Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00

DrClinica dermatologie Top Derm Uni - Profesor Doctor Olga Simionescu3.0 km

28 Bulevardul Eroilor București

DrDr. Pătrașcu, medic de familie3.1 km

near Strada Mașina de Pâine

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DrClinica Puls Medica - Teiul Doamnei3.4 km

2 Strada Teiul Doamnei București
Mo,We,Fr 08:00-13:00; Tu,Th 13:00-18:00

DrExpert Implant3.7 km

15A Strada Piotr Ilici Ceaikovski București
Mo-Fr 12:00-19:00

DrDispensarul Trei Scaune3.8 km

București

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DrRegina Maria3.9 km

135 Strada Doamna Ghica București

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DrSebastian Centru Medical4.0 km

near Strada Caisului

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DrEva Medical4.9 km

2 Bulevardul Alexandru Obregia București

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Drambulatory5.0 km

319 Splaiul Independenței București
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00

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DrDispensar Herăstrău5.3 km

16 Strada Zăgazului București

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DrLasermed Medical Center5.3 km

near Strada Țincani
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Su 08:00-14:00

DrMedlife5.5 km

365 Calea Griviței București

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DrAIS Clinics & Hospitals5.8 km

144 Șoseaua Alexandriei București

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DrDr. Daniela Ersch6.2 km

near Strada Soldat Gheorghe Buciumat
general

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DrRegina Maria6.2 km

1A Șoseaua București-Ploiești București
Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00

DrCabinet Medical6.7 km

near Strada Cetatea Histria

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DrDispensarul Băneasa6.9 km

3-5 Strada Neagoe Vodă București

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DrCabinet Medical7.2 km

near Aleea Băiuț

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DrCabinet Medicină de Faminie7.2 km

near Aleea Băiuț

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DrRegina Maria - Policlinica Băneasa și Clinica Private Care7.3 km

1A Bulevardul Ion Ionescu de la Brad București
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-14:00

DrCabinet Medical7.3 km

near Aleea Dealul Măcinului

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DrAva Clinique7.3 km

near Strada Pajurei

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Pharmacies — Bucharest40
+Dr. Max0.9 km

41 Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta București
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00

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+Pharma Vic0.9 km

6 Strada Sfinții Apostoli București

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+Dr. Max1.0 km

40 Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta București
Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-19:00

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+Farmacia Kaiser1.1 km

near Strada Wilhelm Filderman

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+Farmacia Tulip1.1 km

31 Strada C. A. Rosetti București

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+Catena1.2 km

133 Calea Călărașilor București
Mo-Fr 08:00-22:00; Sa,Su 08:00-18:00

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+Farmacia 201.2 km

43 Calea Șerban Vodă București

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+Farmacia Mea1.3 km

52A Strada Plantelor București

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+Urgent Farm1.4 km

1 Calea Plevnei București

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+Farmadex Non-Stop1.5 km

280 Calea Moșilor București
Mo-Su 08:00-23:00; PH closed

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+Farmacia Ana Maria1.6 km

150 Bulevardul Dacia București
Mo-Su 08:00-22:00

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+Help Net1.7 km

București
Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-18:00

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+Dr. Max1.7 km

București

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+Medical Express1.8 km

35 Bulevardul Mihail Kogălniceanu București
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:30

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+Dr. Max1.8 km

București

+Catena1.8 km

București
Mo-Fr 08:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 09:00-15:00

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+Help Net1.9 km

179 Calea Călărașilor București
Mo-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-18:00

+Biospectrum1.9 km

near Strada Orzari
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa,Su 09:00-17:00

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+Promesa1.9 km

32 Strada Duzilor București

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+Farmacia Belladonna 171.9 km

2-4 Strada Constantin Rădulescu Motru București

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+Help Net1.9 km

176-178 Calea Văcărești București
Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00; Sa 09:00-16:00

+Help Net2.2 km

257 Calea Moșilor București
24/7

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+Catena2.3 km

122 Șoseaua Mihai Bravu București
Mo-Fr 08:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 08:00-18:00

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+Catena2.3 km

Șoseaua Ștefan cel Mare București
Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 08:00-15:00

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+Catena2.3 km

București

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+Help Net2.3 km

București
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-17:00

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+Dr. Max2.3 km

Șoseaua Ștefan cel Mare București

+Help Net2.4 km

128 Șoseaua Mihai Bravu București
24/7

0314 050 446Directions
+Dr. Max2.4 km

107-119 Șoseaua Mihai Bravu București
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-14:00

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+Help Net2.4 km

near Calea Dorobanților

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+Mako2.4 km

near Șoseaua Ștefan cel Mare
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-14:00

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+Farmacia Humanitas2.4 km

București

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+Farma Roditrix2.5 km

147-169 Șoseaua Mihai Bravu București
Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 08:00-14:00

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+Minifarm2.5 km

4 Șoseaua Iancului București
Mo-Fr 08:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-16:00; Su 08:00-14:00

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+Urgent Farm2.5 km

194 Șoseaua Mihai Bravu București
Mo-Fr 07:30-21:00; Sa 08:30-16:30; Su 08:30-13:00

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+Farmacia Dona2.6 km

81-88 Strada Dristorului București
Mo-Su 09:00-18:30

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+Dr. Max2.6 km

288 Șoseaua Mihai Bravu București
Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 09:00-17:00

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+Farmacia Crisia2.6 km

near Strada Madrid

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+Farmacia 502.6 km

București

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+Minifarn2.7 km

near Strada Dristorului

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Official — Bucharest2
Consulates and embassies 2
AAmbasada Republicii Africa de Sud1.5 km

26-28 Strada Știrbei Vodă București

AAmbasada Franței1.7 km

13-15 Strada Biserica Amzei București

Police — Bucharest9
PPoliție Centru Istoric0.5 km

22 Strada Șelari București
24/7

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PIGPR0.9 km

near Strada Lipscani

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PPoliția Locală a Municipiului București1.2 km

near Piața New Delhi

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PInspectoratul General al Poliției Române2.3 km

13 Șoseaua Ștefan cel Mare București

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PDirecția Poliției Transporturi3.9 km

2-4 Calea Giulești București

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PSecția 24 Poliție4.1 km

near Strada Bazaltului

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PSecția 16 Poliție4.3 km

near Strada Stoian Militaru

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PPoliția Locală Sector 45.7 km

12 Aleea Ciceu București

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PPoliția Comunitară, Direcția Inspecție6.6 km

20 Strada Pechea București

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Transport — Bucharest12
Airports 1
TAerodromul Clinceni16.0 km
Stations 8
TUniversitate0.5 km

near Universitate Subway Entrance

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TPiața Unirii 10.6 km

near Bulevardul Unirii

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TIzvor1.3 km

near Podul Izvor

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TPiața Romană1.6 km

near Bulevardul General Gheorghe Magheru

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TTimpuri Noi1.8 km

near Splaiul Unirii

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TTineretului1.9 km

near Bulevardul Dimitrie Cantemir

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TPiața Iancului2.3 km

near Șoseaua Mihai Bravu

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TȘtefan cel Mare2.3 km

near Șoseaua Ștefan cel Mare

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Bus 1
TDrumul Taberei 355.2 km

near Drumul Taberei

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Taxis 2
TTaxi0.5 km

București

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TTaxi5.2 km

near Șoseaua Giurgiului

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The next 7 days around Bucharest Europe/BucharestMET Norway ↗read 16.10.2026

Fri 16 Oct6–13°showers · 2.7 mm
Sat 17 Oct6–13°overcast
Sun 18 Oct8–15°overcast
Mon 19 Oct10–17°rain · 2.4 mm
Tue 20 Oct11–17°overcast · 0.2 mm
Wed 21 Oct10–18°partly cloudy
Thu 22 Oct10–18°overcast · 0.1 mm

Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.

Nearest river dischargeOpen-Meteo ↗updated 16.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026

10-16 3.7 · 10-17 3.3 · 10-18 3.3 · 10-19 3.3 · 10-20 5.0 · 10-21 6.5 · 10-22 5.7 m³/s

Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.

No geolocated event in this country at this reading.

No geolocated UCDP incident in this country.

No news located around Bucharest in this reading.

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National numbers (Wikidata, 2026 reading). On site, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: the insurer sends its payment guarantee to the hospital.

Recommended vaccines and medicines9

Routine vaccinesCDC ↗

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox (Varicella) Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) Flu (influenza) Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Polio Shingles

COVID-19CDC ↗

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please see  Your COVID-19 Vaccination  for more information.

Hepatitis ACDC ↗

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Romania. Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series. Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.

Hepatitis BCDC ↗

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Romania. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Romania.

MeaslesCDC ↗

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.

MonkeypoxCDC ↗

Monkeypox vaccination is recommended for any adult who anticipates any of the following activities during travel: Sexual or intimate contact with a new partner Sexual or intimate contact at a commercial sex venue, like a sex club or bathhouse Sexual or intimate contact in exchange for money, goods, drugs, or other trade Sexual or intimate contact in association with a large public event, such as a rave, party, or…

RabiesCDC ↗

Dogs infected with rabies are not commonly found in Romania. Rabies is present in some terrestrial wildlife species. If rabies exposures occur while in Romania, rabies vaccines are typically available throughout most of the country.

Tick-borne EncephalitisCDC ↗

For travelers moving or traveling to TBE-endemic areas TBE vaccine is recommended for persons who will have extensive exposure to ticks based on their planned outdoor activities and itinerary. TBE vaccine may be considered for persons who might engage in outdoor activities in areas ticks are likely to be found.

Yellow FeverCDC ↗

CDC recommendations: Vaccine is not recommended. Country entry requirements: Vaccine is not required. Updated April 23, 2025

CDC Travelers' Health, re-read weekly — the recommendation depends on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm it with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure.CDC ↗read 09.10.2026

Diseases without a vaccine — how they spread

Avoid contaminated food and water
  • Leptospirosis — Touching urine or other body fluids from an animal infected with leptospirosis Swimming or wading in urine-contaminated fresh water, or contact with urine-contaminated mud Drinking water or eating foo
Avoid bug bites
  • Leishmaniasis — Sand fly bite
Airborne & droplet
  • Hantavirus — Breathing in air or accidentally eating food contaminated with the urine, droppings, or saliva of infected rodents Bite from an infected rodent Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus
  • Tuberculosis (TB) — Breathe in TB bacteria that is in the air from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.

Risks in figures

Children vaccinated against measles (%)
Romania78 2024
Switzerland96 2024
France95 2024

Coverage too low to stop the virus circulating: check your two MMR doses before leaving.

World Bank — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 09.10.2026

The official advice, in full

Source: France Diplomatie (health advice, in French).

In brief
  • Consult a doctor or international vaccination center for health assessments and recommendations, including vaccinations, before your trip.
  • Carry necessary medications in their original packaging with an international common name prescription, and verify their legality in the destination country.
  • Ensure all French vaccinations are up-to-date, particularly for diphtheria, tetanus, polio, and pertussis, as a vaccination booklet may be requested upon arrival.
  • Additional vaccinations like Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Hepatitis B, Meningitis ACWY, Tuberculosis, Rabies, and Tick-borne encephalitis may be necessary depending on your travel plans.
  • Protect yourself from mosquito bites to prevent West Nile Virus and from tick bites or consuming raw milk products to prevent Tick-borne encephalitis.
  • Wash hands regularly, ensure food is well-cooked, avoid raw or undercooked products, peel fruits and vegetables, and only drink bottled or purified water.

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

WHO: no outbreak reported for this country in the last 24 months (Disease Outbreak News).who.int ↗read 16.10.2026

FDFA (Switzerland) — medical care, in French

Medical care

Les soins médicaux ne sont pas toujours garantis. En cas de maladie ou de blessure grave, il est recommandé de rentrer en Suisse pour se faire soigner. Pour tout traitement médical la carte européenne d’assurance maladie (CEAM) doit être présentée. Institution commune LAMal Si vous prenez régulièrement des médicaments , emportez-en une quantité suffisante avec vous. Notez toutefois que de nombreux pays appliquent des réglementations restrictives. Cela vaut en particulier, mais pas exclusivement, pour les médicaments contenant des stupéfiants (par exemple la méthadone) et les substances utilisées pour le traitement des troubles psychiques. Avant votre départ, renseignez-vous directement auprès de la représentation étrangère compétente (ambassade ou consulat) et consultez la rubrique Liens voyages , où vous trouverez de plus amples informations sur ce sujet ainsi que sur la médecine du voyage en général. Les informations concernant la propagation de maladies et les éventuelles mesures de protection à prendre sont fournies par le personnel médical et les centres de vaccination. Liens voyages

France Diplomatiesource ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Recommandations pour la santé

Consulter si besoin son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) pour faire une évaluation de son état de santé et bénéficier de recommandations sanitaires, notamment sur les vaccinations. Consulter éventuellement son dentiste avant le départ.

Constituer sa pharmacie personnelle en conséquence et n’emporter dans ses bagages que les médicaments strictement nécessaires ; ne jamais consommer de médicaments achetés dans la rue (risque de contrefaçons). Les médicaments doivent être dans leur emballage d’origine avec les étiquettes originales, accompagnés d’une ordonnance portant le nom des médicaments en dénomination commune internationale (DCI). Il est indispensable de vérifier que les médicaments concernés sont autorisés dans le pays visité : pour plus d’informations, consulter la fiche Informations pratiques .

Vaccinations

Les vaccins recommandés en France sont également indispensables lors d’un séjour à l’étranger : les maladies qu’ils préviennent circulent partout dans le monde, parfois même plus fréquemment qu’en France. Avant tout départ, le voyageur (adulte et enfant) doit donc d’abord s’assurer d’être à jour du calendrier vaccinal français, en particulier des vaccins contre la diphtérie, le tétanos, la poliomyélite, la coqueluche mais aussi contre la rougeole. Le carnet de vaccination peut être demandé à l’arrivée de certains pays.

Des vaccinations complémentaires peuvent être nécessaires :

  • Hépatite A : en fonction des conditions et de la durée de séjour ;
  • Fièvre typhoïde : en fonction des conditions et de la durée de séjour ;
  • Hépatite B : en cas de séjours fréquents ou prolongés ;
  • Méningite ACWY en cas de séjour pendant la saison sèche (habituellement hiver et printemps) ou d’épidémie signalée ;
  • T uberculose : chez les enfants de moins de 15 ans en cas de séjours fréquents ou prolongés ;
  • Rage : notamment enfants en bas âge, séjour en milieu rural ou éloigné des villes principales ;
  • Encéphalite à tiques : en fonction des conditions de séjour.

Il est donc conseillé de consulter son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) suffisamment de temps avant le voyage.

Maladies transmises par les moustiques

Fièvre du Nil occidental (West Nile Virus)

La fièvre du Nil occidental ( West Nile Virus ) est une maladie des oiseaux transmise à l’humain par l’intermédiaire de piqûres de moustiques infectés.

La maladie est souvent asymptomatique ou bénigne (fièvre, maux de tête, douleurs musculaires, frissons, éruption cutanée) mais dans de rares cas, des complications de type neurologique peuvent survenir (méningite, encéphalite) et entrainer des séquelles voire le décès.

Il n’existe pas de vaccin contre cette maladie pour les humains, la prévention repose uniquement sur la protection contre les piqûres de moustiques.

Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site de l'Institut Pasteur et le site du ministère de la Santé .

Autres maladies

Encéphalite à tiques

L’encéphalite à tique (TBE) est une maladie virale transmise par la morsure de tiques infestées, surtout au printemps et en été. La consommation de lait cru ou de produits laitiers contaminés est aussi un mode de transmission bien que plus rare.

Les symptômes se présentent généralement en deux phases : d’abord un syndrome grippal associant fièvre, fatigue et courbatures puis des troubles neurologiques graves tels que méningite ou encéphalite (maux de tête, paralysie et confusion).

Il n’existe pas de traitement et la prise en charge est uniquement symptomatique. La prévention repose sur la protection contre les piqures de tiques et la vaccination en cas de séjour en zone rurale ou boisée. Il est recommandé de se renseigner avant son départ auprès de son médecin traitant ou d’un centre de vaccinations internationales.

Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site Santé Publique France et le site du ministère de la Santé .

Grippe aviaire ou zoonotique

Le terme regroupe l’ensemble des infections de type grippal causées par différents virus influenza d’origine animale (oiseaux sauvages, volailles, porcs). La survenue de cas chez l’être humain est exceptionnelle. La transmission résulte soit d’un contact direct notamment avec les sécrétions respiratoires et les matières fécales des animaux malades, soit de façon indirecte par l’exposition à des matières contaminées. Les symptômes sont similaires à ceux de la grippe saisonnière (fièvre, toux, courbatures…) mais peuvent se compliquer de difficultés respiratoires, de troubles digestifs, d’atteintes neurologiques, voire de décès.

Pour plus d’informations , consulter la rubrique risques sanitaires .

La Roumanie étant un lieu de passage d’oiseaux migrateurs.

Rage

La rage est une maladie virale…

Règles d'hygiène alimentaire
  • Se laver les mains régulièrement avec de l’eau et du savon ou des solutions de lavage hydroalcooliques, surtout avant et après les repas et le passage aux toilettes ;
  • Veiller à la qualité des aliments et surtout à leur bonne cuisson ;
  • Éviter la consommation de produits alimentaires (poisson, viande, volaille, lait) crus ou peu cuits ;
  • Peler les fruits et légumes ou les laver soigneusement (à l’eau saine) ;
  • Éviter les crudités, coquillages, plats réchauffés et buffets froids ;
  • Ne boire que de l’eau ou des boissons encapsulées ou de l’eau rendue potable (filtration, ébullition ou à défaut produit désinfectant).

Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère en charge de la Santé .

Health — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 18.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Health — Foreign Office

Before you travel check that:

  • your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
  • you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation

This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.

Emergency medical number

Dial 112 and ask for an ambulance.

Contact your insurance or medical assistance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.

Vaccinations and health risks

At least 8 weeks before your trip:

  • check latest vaccine recommendations for Romania
  • see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the NHS travel vaccinations page

See what health risks you’ll face in Romania .

Altitude sickness is a risk in parts of Romania. Read more about altitude sickness on TravelHealthPro .

Medication

The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.

Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro .

Healthcare in Romania

FCDO has a list of medical providers in Romania where some staff will speak English.

Health insurance cards

To get medically necessary state healthcare in Romania, you need a Global Health Insurance Card ( GHIC ) or a European Health Insurance Card ( EHIC ).

The NHS’s getting healthcare abroad webpage has details about:

  • how to apply for a GHIC
  • how to get temporary cover if you lose your card or it does not arrive in time
  • who qualifies for a new EHIC instead of a GHIC
  • what treatment counts as medically necessary

A GHIC or EHIC is not an alternative to travel insurance. You may have costs your GHIC or EHIC does not cover, including:

  • changes to travel and accommodation bookings
  • additional standard costs for treatment
  • medical repatriation to the UK
  • treatment that is ruled non-urgent
  • private healthcare
  • private clinics

There is also guidance on healthcare if you’re living in Romania .

Travel and mental health

Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health . There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro .

TravelHealthPro ↗

Places read from OpenStreetMap, within a circle of about 12 km: phone, email, address, website and hours when the source publishes them. No customer reviews, that source has none. Straight-line distances.

The comparator

What is your current insurance?

The verdict
No area exclusion at this level — but three written limits: deductible and prior approval, 90-day cap, advance under conditions.
Exact wording (official French text): « Des Voyages vers des pays où Votre gouvernement a conseillé de ne pas voyager » — general exclusion n° 11, applying to ALL travel covers.
Line by line
Cover
With your Amex Platinum
Territorial exclusion at this level
No territorial exclusion at this level — the clause targets countries your government advised against travelling to
Covered — the core of the Maximum contract
Medical expenses cap abroad
€2M — but 10% deductible (€150–500), insurer's prior approval, trip paid with the Card
EUR 1.5M emergency medical expenses
Hospital deposit before admission
Advance possible — prior approval required before care
Direct payment guarantee: the insurer settles the hospital
Trip duration covered
Maximum 90 consecutive days per trip
12 months, unlimited trips
Visa certificate (incl. Schengen)
Not provided
Official named certificate, issued on payment

Notices vary by bank and vintage — yours prevails. On the right: the Maximum contract (public documents).

Where to go, where not to

No region is advised against by the official readings checked (Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Office and France Diplomatie): the national advice applies everywhere.

In brief
  • National level “Exercise normal security precautions”; no region named (advisory of 14.10.2026). Global Affairs Canada
  • Advises against neither the country nor any area (reviewed 18.09.2026). Foreign Office
  • The security page lists no red or orange area (page of 20.04.2026). France Diplomatie
  • Level 1 of 4: exercise normal precautions (advisory of 13.10.2025). State Department

The levels each government publishes, unsummarised: their texts, linked below, prevail.

Bucharest is in no region these official readings advise against.The red dot on the map. Change the city at the top of the page to read the map from another point.
Satu Mare — Country-wide vigilanceArad — Country-wide vigilanceBihor — Country-wide vigilanceTimiș — Country-wide vigilanceMehedinți — Country-wide vigilanceDolj — Country-wide vigilanceCălărași — Country-wide vigilanceTeleorman — Country-wide vigilanceGiurgiu — Country-wide vigilanceConstanța — Country-wide vigilanceOlt — Country-wide vigilanceCaraș-Severin — Country-wide vigilanceBotoșani — Country-wide vigilanceIași — Country-wide vigilanceVaslui — Country-wide vigilanceGalați — Country-wide vigilanceSuceava — Country-wide vigilanceMaramureș — Country-wide vigilanceTulcea — Country-wide vigilanceCluj — Country-wide vigilanceBistrița-Năsăud — Country-wide vigilanceSălaj — Country-wide vigilanceDâmbovița — Country-wide vigilanceIlfov — Country-wide vigilanceArgeș — Country-wide vigilanceGorj — Country-wide vigilanceHunedoara — Country-wide vigilanceVâlcea — Country-wide vigilancePrahova — Country-wide vigilanceCovasna — Country-wide vigilanceVrancea — Country-wide vigilanceBuzău — Country-wide vigilanceBrașov — Country-wide vigilanceSibiu — Country-wide vigilanceMureș — Country-wide vigilanceHarghita — Country-wide vigilanceNeamț — Country-wide vigilanceBacău — Country-wide vigilanceAlba — Country-wide vigilanceBrăila — Country-wide vigilanceIalomița — Country-wide vigilanceBucharest — Country-wide vigilanceBucharest
Country-wide vigilanceBucharestNone of the readings checked (Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Office and France Diplomatie) names a region: the whole country keeps the “country-wide vigilance” colour. Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Country-wide vigilance
the whole country, including Bucharest
So:

no region is advised against by these readings; the trip follows the national advice. A new regional advisory would call for a new, written decision.

US13.10.2025
Level 1 of 4Exercise normal precautions
FR20.04.2026
No red or orange areaThe security page lists no red or orange area.Your region (Bucharest): not covered
GB18.09.2026
No area coveredYour region (Bucharest): not covered
CA14.10.2026
Exercise normal security precautionsYour region (Bucharest): not covered
Maximum excludes no area of the country.The VIP Pack covers care and repatriation there. Still enforceable: sanctions and embargoes, and a country already at war at departure. Extraction and security belong to the VIP Pack Extreme, upon eligibility. See My cover

Global Affairs Canada — Open Government Licence – Canada (14.10.2026) · Foreign Office — Open Government Licence v3.0 · France Diplomatie (20.04.2026) · Natural Earth

No located event in this reading.

Last change: New information about drones crossing into Romanian airspace (‘Safety and security’ page).

Romania - Level 1: Exercise Normal PrecautionsState Department ↗updated 13.10.2025 · read 16.10.2026

Updated 13.10.2025

Exercise normal precaution in Romania .

  • Exercise normal precautions in Romania.
  • Romania has moderate seismic activity and a history of strong earthquakes. Bucharest faces the highest risk.

Nearest river dischargeOpen-Meteo ↗updated 16.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026

10-16 3.7 · 10-17 3.3 · 10-18 3.3 · 10-19 3.3 · 10-20 5.0 · 10-21 6.5 · 10-22 5.7 m³/s

Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.

Where, exactly?

What the national level does not tell you

The level is national. Risk areas are in the state advisories below.

  • U.S. State Department — the full advisory details the regions concerned and the reasons (crime, terrorism, kidnapping, civil unrest) (read the advisory)
  • Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (United Kingdom) — the United Kingdom advises against no travel to this country · reviewed 18 September 2026
    Last announced change : « New information about drones crossing into Romanian airspace (‘Safety and security’ page). » (read the advisory)
  • France Diplomatie — France classifies no area of this country as red or orange (see the Security page)

No major event in progress is located in this country at this morning's check.

Safety in figures
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people
Romania1.1 2023
Switzerland0.6 2023
France1.3 2023
Road traffic deaths per 100,000 people
Romania10.3 2019
Switzerland2.2 2019
France5.1 2019

Reading: The homicide rate is above Switzerland's, without being out of range. On the road, 5 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.

World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 09.10.2026

What we locate on the map are events in progress that have real coordinates: USGS earthquakes, GDACS disasters, NOAA storms and open NASA EONET events. Hover a dot for details, click to open it in this briefing.

I travel on a passportEach government writes for its own nationals. The advisory that counts for you — and for your policy's clauses — is your country's.

French passport — France Diplomatie

In brief
  • Romania has implemented the RO-ALERT mobile alert system for emergencies.
  • Buildings with red markers indicate a high risk of collapse due to seismic activity.
  • Avoid the Ferentari district in Bucharest and be aware of pickpockets in public areas.
  • Use photocopies of identification and avoid yellow taxis in Bucharest due to potential scams.
  • When hiking in the Carpathians, consult Salvamont for trail conditions and never hike alone.
  • Maintain a safe distance from bears in mountainous and forested areas and never feed them.

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

The security page lists no red or orange area.France Diplomatie ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Roumanie

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Dernière actualisation le 20/04/2026, information toujours valable à la date du jour

L’ensemble du pays est en vigilance normale.

Depuis plusieurs années, la Roumanie a mis en place le système d’alerte sur téléphones portables RO-ALERT qui permet l'envoi de messages automatiques pour avertir et alerter les personnes se trouvant dans le pays en cas d'urgence.

Risque sismique

La Roumanie est située dans une zone d’activité sismique. Des tremblements de terre peuvent survenir et les plus fortes secousses peuvent causer d’importants dégâts. La plupart des décès causés par un tremblement de terre résultent de l’effondrement des immeubles, des ponts ou d’autres structures. Les secousses peuvent également provoquer la chute d’objets, ce qui constitue le principal risque de blessures.

Suite au tremblement de terre de 1977 qui a particulièrement affecté la capitale, Bucarest, certains bâtiments considérés comme à fort risque d’effondrement sont signalés sur leur façade par une « pastille rouge ». Il est conseillé de consulter le site officiel qui liste et met à jour les bâtiments et leurs risques sismiques : https://amccrs-pmb.ro/lista-imobile-2/

Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site internet de l’ambassade de France en Roumanie , ainsi que la fiche Séismes .

Délinquance

Bien que la délinquance de droit commun reste particulièrement faible, quelques cas d’agressions dans les rues, notamment la nuit, ont été rapportés dans la capitale et certaines grandes villes. Il est par ailleurs recommandé d’éviter de se rendre dans le quartier défavorisé de Ferentari à Bucarest.

Recommandations générales

Il est recommandé de :

  • Faire attention aux vols (les pickpockets opèrent dans les lieux publics, restaurants, transports en commun, et parfois dans les lieux de culte) ;
  • Circuler avec des photocopies des papiers d’identité et de laisser les originaux, autant que faire se peut, dans les coffres des hôtels ou tout autre lieu sûr ;
  • Tenir son sac devant soi et d’éviter les sacs à dos ou en bandoulière.
  • Eviter d’utiliser les taxis jaunes à Bucarest (plusieurs cas d’arnaques par des chauffeurs qui disposent de compteurs aux tarifs trafiqués sont régulièrement signalés) et privilégier si possible d’autres types de transport ;
  • Rester particulièrement vigilant en matière de sécurité routière (état des routes variables, comportements routiers locaux potentiellement dangereux) ;
  • En cas d’urgence, contacter le numéro européen 112, disponible gratuitement, y compris en anglais. Ce numéro permet d’être redirigé vers les services suivants : ambulance/service médical d’urgence, police, pompiers etc.
Activités sportives à risque

Les Carpates offrent de nombreuses possibilités de randonnées ou de treks. Certains secteurs peuvent toutefois s’avérer dangereux (pistes escarpées, étroites ou glissantes présentant de grands risques de chute ; conditions météorologiques pouvant changer rapidement). Avant d’entreprendre un circuit, il est donc fortement recommandé de se renseigner auprès des services de secours en montagne « Salvamont » sur les conditions de l’itinéraire envisagé (centres d’information présents sur certains itinéraires, ou cellule de renseignement à distance, cf. le site https://www.salvamontromania.ro ). Il est également recommandé de ne jamais partir seul et d’informer au préalable de son circuit, tant son entourage que les points de contact « Salvamont ».

En outre, les montagnes et forêts roumaines abritent une population importante d’ours (estimée à 6 000 – 7 000), y compris dans des zones touristiques fortement fréquentées (Sinaia, Predeal, Transfagarasan). Des touristes sont régulièrement blessés, parfois mortellement. La plus grande prudence est donc recommandée, en particulier en présence d’oursons : il convient d’éviter les cris et les mouvements brusques, de ne pas courir, de ne pas tenter de s’approcher de l’animal, ni de chercher à le nourrir (ce qui est absolument interdit) , et de lui laisser suffisamment d’espace pour s’enfuir. Si une habitation ou un véhicule se trouvent à proximité, y entrer avec précaution.

Autres risques liés au contexte géopolitique régional

De manière générale, il est préférable d’éviter de se rendre à proximité des frontières avec l’Ukraine , compte tenu du conflit en cours. En tout état de cause, il est recommandé d’adopter une vigilance accrue lors de vos déplacements (risques de chute de drones notamment, qui restent néanmoins relativement rares).

Full text of the Security pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland), in French

In brief
  • Travel to Romania is generally considered safe, but avoid demonstrations due to potential violent clashes with security forces.
  • Tensions remain high in the region due to Russia's ongoing military aggression against Ukraine.
  • There is a risk of injuries and property damage from falling missile and drone debris in border areas with Ukraine.
  • Be aware of pickpocketing and snatch theft in cities and on public transport, and use credit cards cautiously.
  • Road conditions outside main routes can be poor and dangerous, with travel discouraged at night.
  • When hiking, prefer group excursions with experienced local guides due to poorly marked trails and natural risks like earthquakes and floods.

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

FDFA update note — Les chapitres suivants ont été complétés: - Dispositions légales particulières (interdiction de photographier des installations militaires) - Risques naturelles (risque d’incendie de forêt) (published 17.08.2026)

General assessment

Les voyages en Roumanie sont en principe considérés comme sûrs. Évitez les manifestations; des heurts violents entre les contestataires et les forces de sécurité sont possibles. En raison de l’agression militaire persistante de la Russie contre l’Ukraine, les tensions dans la région restent élevées. Dans ce pays comme ailleurs, le risque d’attentats terroristes ne peut être exclu. Serviciul Român de Informații SRI La rubrique terrorisme et enlèvements attire l'attention sur les risques liés au terrorisme. Terrorisme et enlèvements Avant et pendant le voyage, informez-vous au travers des médias et par le biais de votre tour-opérateur ou une personne locale de contact sur la situation actuelle. Conformez-vous aux directives des autorités locales.

Specific regional risks

Zones frontalières avec l’Ukraine: Il existe un risque de blessures corporelles et de dommages matériels dus à la chute de débris de missiles et de drones. Observez les informations et les recommandations des autorités locales.

Crime

Des vols à la tire et des vols à l'arraché peuvent se produire dans la rue et les transports publics des villes. Il est notamment recommandé de prendre les précautions suivantes:

  • utilisez votre carte de crédit avec prudence;
  • utilisez de préférence des campings surveillés quand vous dormez sous tente, dans un camping-car ou dans une caravane.
  • Des stupéfiants sont parfois utilisés. Ils peuvent être administrés de différentes manières (dans les aliments, les boissons, les cigarettes, etc.). La prudence est donc de mise.

Si vous êtes victime de corruption, vous pouvez faire une annonce à la Direction roumaine compétente. Anti-corruption General Directorate

Natural hazards

Entreprenez de préférence des randonnées en groupe et faites-vous accompagner de guides ayant une expertise des lieux, car les chemins sont parfois mal balisés. La Roumanie est située dans une zone à risque de tremblements de terre. De fortes pluies peuvent provoquer des inondations ainsi que des glissements de terrain et endommager les infrastructures. La circulation peut s’en trouver temporairement perturbée. Il existe un important risque d’incendie de forêt à de nombreux endroits. Si une catastrophe naturelle devait se produire durant votre séjour, prenez contact avec vos proches le plus rapidement possible et suivez les instructions des autorités. Si les communications avec l'étranger sont interrompues, mettez-vous en liaison avec l'Ambassade de Suisse à Bucarest.

FDFA travel advice, in French, valid on 16.10.2026eda.admin.ch ↗updated 17.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026

British passport — Foreign Office (UK)

In brief
  • British nationals should research destinations and obtain appropriate travel insurance that covers their itinerary and emergency expenses.
  • There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally, and while Romania has no recent history, attacks cannot be ruled out and could be indiscriminate.
  • Be alert to petty theft in large towns, especially Bucharest, and take care of your passport, money, and belongings on public transport and in stations.
  • Illegal drugs, including cannabis, carry severe penalties, and foreign visitors have been arrested and received lengthy sentences for drug offences at music festivals.
  • Drivers must carry a first aid kit, fire extinguisher, red warning triangle, and fluorescent jacket, and use winter tyres between November and March if snow or ice is present.
  • UK photocard driving licences are accepted in Romania; paper licences may require an International Driving Permit (IDP).

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

Warnings — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 18.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:

  • see general advice for women travellers
  • read our guide on disability and travel abroad
  • see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
  • read about safety for solo and independent travel
  • see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
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.

Safety — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 18.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Terrorism

There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.

UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad .

Terrorism in Romania

Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Romania, attacks cannot be ruled out.

Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreign nationals.

Political situation and demonstrations

There is widespread military activity in neighbouring Ukraine. See Ukraine travel advice .

There have been cases of drones crossing into Romanian airspace and territorial waters, and occasionally, drones carrying explosives have landed or washed ashore in Romania. If you encounter drone activity follow guidance from local authorities, including the RO-Alert mobile phone alert system, and do not approach any military debris.

Protecting your belongings

Be alert to petty theft in large towns, especially Bucharest. Thieves use distraction techniques and can carry out organised attacks in groups. Take care of your passport, money and personal belongings, particularly:

  • near money exchanges and hotels
  • on public transport, especially to the airport
  • in main railway stations
  • inside airport terminals

Criminals have copied credit or debit cards in some bars and restaurants.

Use a hotel safe for valuables where possible and carry a copy of your passport.

Drink spiking

There is a risk of drink spiking in bars and clubs. Be careful not to take drinks from strangers or leave your drinks unattended.

Illegal drugs

Illegal drugs, including cannabis, carry severe penalties. You should expect a long jail sentence and heavy fines for possessing, using or smuggling illegal drugs, including when transiting through the airport.

Airports in Romania have excellent technology and security for detecting illegal items. This is also used to scan the baggage of transiting passengers.

Increasing numbers of people, including foreign visitors, have been arrested and received lengthy sentences for drug offences at music festivals in Romania.

Using cameras in secure areas

Most airports and military bases have signs banning photography. If you’re not sure if photography is allowed, ask permission.

LGBT+ travellers

Same-sex relationships are legal in Romania. There are active LGBT+ communities and events in Romania, though the majority of LGBT+ people are not open. Find information on LGBT+ issues in Romania and read more advice for LGBT+ travellers .

Road travel

If you are planning to drive in Romania, see information on driving abroad and check the rules of the road in the RAC’s Romania guide . The guide lists driving regulations and other legal requirements you need to be aware of, such as:

  • carrying a first aid kit, fire extinguisher, red warning triangle and a fluorescent jacket
  • using winter tyres (or snow chains for certain vehicles) whenever snow, ice or sleet is on the road – common practice is for this to be between November and March

You can use a UK photocard driving licence to drive in Romania. If you still have a paper driving licence, you may need to update it to a photocard licence or get the correct version of the international driving permit ( IDP ) as well.

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American passport — U.S. Department of State

In brief
  • U.S. citizens should exercise normal precautions when traveling to Romania.
  • Romania experiences moderate seismic activity and has a history of strong earthquakes.
  • Bucharest is identified as facing the highest risk of seismic events.

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

Romania - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions 2025-10-13travel.state.gov ↗updated 13.10.2025 · read 16.10.2026

Advisory summary

Exercise normal precaution in Romania .

  • Exercise normal precautions in Romania.
  • Romania has moderate seismic activity and a history of strong earthquakes. Bucharest faces the highest risk.

Global Affairs Canada — additional reading

Exercise normal security precautions

Open Government Licence – Canada · October 14, 2026 09:05 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 14.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026

In brief
  • Canadian citizens must carry photo identification, such as a photocopy of their passport, at all times as local authorities may request it.
  • Penalties for drug possession, use, or trafficking are severe, with potential prison sentences up to 15 years and heavy fines.
  • Photographing government buildings and military installations is illegal without prior permission from local authorities.
  • Canadian driver's licences are valid for driving or renting vehicles for up to six months; longer stays require exchanging it for a Romanian licence.
  • Drivers face strict traffic laws, zero tolerance for alcohol, and mandatory use of headlights, winter tires, a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, and warning triangle.
  • Travellers carrying €10,000 or more in cash or monetary instruments must declare it to customs when entering or leaving the European Union.

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

Global Affairs Canada — written for Canadian travellers, valid for all

Local laws

You must abide by local laws. Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad.

Identification

You must carry photo identification at all times as local authorities can ask you to prove your identity. A photocopy of your passport is acceptable, and will help in case of loss or seizure of the original document.

Drugs

Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect prison sentences of up to 15 years and heavy fines. Drugs, alcohol and travel

Photography

It is illegal to photograph government buildings and military installations, unless prior permission has been obtained from local authorities.

International Child Abduction

The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. The convention applies between Canada and Romania. If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Romania, and if the applicable conditions are met, you may apply for the return of your child to the Romanian court. If you are in this situation:

  • act as quickly as you can
  • contact the Central Authority for your province or territory of residence for information on starting an application under The Hague Convention
  • consult a lawyer in Canada and in Romania to explore all the legal options for the return of your child
  • report the situation to the nearest Canadian government office abroad or to the Vulnerable Children's Consular Unit at Global Affairs Canada by calling the Emergency Watch and Response Centre

If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies. Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country's judicial affairs.

Driving

You may use your valid Canadian driver’s licence to drive or to rent a vehicle in Romania for up to 6 months. For longer stays, you will need to exchange your driver’s licence for a Romanian one. Traffic laws are strict and local authorities carry out frequent road checks. There is zero tolerance for driving under the influence of alcohol and penalties are severe. If a police officer suspects you of drinking and driving, they could confiscate your driver's licence on the spot. If you’re convicted, you can expect heavy fines and jail sentences. It is illegal to refuse a breathalyser test. You must carry vehicle registration and proof of insurance. A motorway vignette (locally known as a rovinieta) is required to travel outside major cities. You may purchase these at border points, post offices and large gas stations. Headlights must be on at all times when driving, regardless of the time of day or weather. Winter tires are mandatory during winter months. You must carry a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a warning triangle in your car. The use of a cellular telephone while driving is prohibited, unless it is fitted with a hands-free device. Children under 12 cannot sit in the front seat of a vehicle.

2SLGBTQI+ persons

Although Romanian law does not prohibit sexual acts between individuals of the same sex, homosexuality is not widely accepted. Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics

Money

The currency of Romania is the leu (RON). Exchanging money on the street is illegal. You may exchange Euros in recognized establishments, such as exchange shops, banks and hotels. Carry crisp bills, as merchants may not accept well-worn or used banknotes. Traveller’s cheques are not widely accepted. The economy is primarily cash-based, but credit cards are widely accepted in major urban centres. If you are carrying €10,000 or more, or the equivalent in other currencies or monetary instruments, you must make a declaration to customs when you enter or leave the European Union. This does not apply if you are travelling within the European Union or in transit to a non-EU country. EU Cash Controls – European Commission

Open Government Licence – Canada · October 14, 2026 09:05 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 14.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Foreign Office — laws and cultural differences

Illegal drugs

Illegal drugs, including cannabis, carry severe penalties. You should expect a long jail sentence and heavy fines for possessing, using or smuggling illegal drugs, including when transiting through the airport. Airports in Romania have excellent technology and security for detecting illegal items. This is also used to scan the baggage of transiting passengers. Increasing numbers of people, including foreign visitors, have been arrested and received lengthy sentences for drug offences at music festivals in Romania.

Using cameras in secure areas

Most airports and military bases have signs banning photography. If you’re not sure if photography is allowed, ask permission.

LGBT+ travellers

Same-sex relationships are legal in Romania. There are active LGBT+ communities and events in Romania, though the majority of LGBT+ people are not open. Find information on LGBT+ issues in Romania and read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.

Open Government Licence v3.0gov.uk ↗updated 18.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026

FDFA (Switzerland) — laws and customs, in French

Specific legal provisions

L'alcool au volant est interdit (0 pour mille). Les infractions à la loi sur les stupéfiants sont passibles de lourdes peines de prison. Il est interdit de photographier des installations militaires. Le transport de personnes réfugiées par véhicule constitue une infraction relevant de la traite d’êtres humains et est passible d'une peine d’emprisonnement. Ne prenez par conséquent aucune personne inconnue avec vous, même pour les trajets effectués à l’intérieur du pays.

FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 17.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Air: Moderate 45/100PM2.5 16.1 µg/m³ · PM10 18.4 µg/m³
UV low today max 1.9Right now 0.1 · WHO scale 0–11+

What it changes for you: Air acceptable at this hour: nothing special to plan.

Reading 08:00 (Europe/Bucharest)Open-Meteo ↗updated 16.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Air quality and UV: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information 2026. Neither the European Commission nor ECMWF is responsible for any use that may be made of the Copernicus information or data it contains.

Physicians per 1,000 people
Romania3.6 2022
Switzerland4.5 2022
France3.3 2022
Hospital beds per 1,000 people
Romania7.2 2022
Switzerland4.4 2023
France5.7 2022
Health spending per person (USD)
Romania1,051 2023
Switzerland11,784 2023
France5,327 2024
Life expectancy (years)
Romania76.5 2024
Switzerland84.4 2024
France83.0 2024

Reading: Medical density comparable to Switzerland: the local network handles most cases; repatriation remains a question of convalescence and cost. Health spending of 1,051 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.

World Bank — latest published value, year per indicatordata.worldbank.org ↗read 09.10.2026

I travel on a passportVisa, passport validity, entry form: the rules depend on your passport. Each government describes them for its own nationals.

French passport — France Diplomatie

In brief
  • French nationals entering Romania can use a valid passport or national identity card.
  • National identity cards issued between 1 January 2004 and 31 December 2013 are not automatically recognised by Romania.
  • For stays exceeding 90 days, EU nationals must register with the immigration authorities.
  • A road tax, known as 'roviniete', is mandatory for all vehicles using public roads in Romania.
  • The 'roviniete' can be purchased online, at border crossings, post offices, or petrol stations.
  • Failure to present the 'roviniete' may result in a fine of up to €2,000 upon exiting Romania.

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

Roumanie

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Entrée en Roumanie

La Roumanie étant membre de l’Union européenne, les ressortissants français peuvent y entrer munis d’un passeport ou d’une carte nationale d’identité (CNI) en cours de validité.

Cependant, les personnes majeures détentrices de CNI délivrées entre le 1er janvier 2004 et le 31 décembre 2013 (cartes dont la validité a été automatiquement prolongée de 5 ans au-delà de la date d’expiration indiquée sur la carte, sans modification matérielle attestant de cette prolongation) sont avisées que la Roumanie n’a pas reconnu officiellement cette prolongation .

En conséquence, de façon à éviter tout désagrément pendant le voyage, il est fortement recommandé de privilégier l’utilisation d’un passeport valide plutôt qu’une CNI portant une date de fin de validité dépassée, même si elle est considérée par les autorités françaises comme étant toujours en cours de validité. A défaut, il est possible de télécharger et d’imprimer la notice multilingue ( https://media.interieur.gouv.fr/interieur/cni-15ans/document-a-telecharger-roumanie.pdf ) (PDF - 81,4 Ko) expliquant ces règles.

Séjour en Roumanie

Pour un séjour de plus de 90 jours, les ressortissants de l’Union européenne et les membres de leur famille ont l’obligation de se faire enregistrer auprès de l’autorité pour les étrangers . Les documents délivrés sont :

  • Un certificat d’enregistrement pour les ressortissants de l’UE ;
  • Une carte de résidence pour les membres de famille qui ne seraient pas ressortissants de l’UE.

Pour cela, il convient de se présenter au Bureau des étrangers de son domicile roumain ( https://igi.mai.gov.ro/contact/ ) muni de certains documents exigés en fonction de son statut.

Pour plus de détails, consulter le site de l’Ambassade de France en Roumanie ( https://ro.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/vivre-venir/sinstaller-en-roumanie ) et le site officiel de l’Inspectorat Général pour l’Immigration ( https://igi.mai.gov.ro/en/ ).

Taxe routière

La « roviniete », taxe perçue dans le cadre de l’utilisation des routes publiques, concerne tous les véhicules circulant en Roumanie, ceux immatriculés dans un pays tiers comme ceux conduits par des touristes. Le conducteur est dans l’obligation de s’acquitter de cette taxe :

  • Soit en ligne sur le site Roviniete ( https://www.roviniete.ro/en/ ) ;
  • Soit à l’entrée sur le territoire roumain pour les véhicules arrivant de l’étranger (postes frontières, administration nationale des routes) ;
  • Soit dans les bureaux de poste ou les stations essence (Mol, Petrom, Rompetrol) ;
  • Pour une durée variable (un jour, une semaine, un mois, six mois ou un an) ;
  • Pour un montant qui varie en fonction de la catégorie du véhicule, de sa masse totale et de la norme en matière de pollution (euro 1, euro 2) ;
  • En lei ou en euros.

La « roviniete » doit être conservée à bord du véhicule pendant tout le séjour. À défaut de pouvoir la présenter aux autorités, le conducteur d’un véhicule immatriculé à l’étranger peut se voir infliger une amende à la sortie du territoire roumain, dont le montant peut atteindre 2 000 €, en fonction de la catégorie du véhicule.

Entry and stay pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland)

The FDFA does not publish entry requirements: they are set out by the destination's embassy or consulate in Switzerland — check them before booking, passport in hand. As a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.eda.admin.ch ↗updated 17.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026

British passport — Foreign Office (UK)

In brief
  • British citizens must ensure their passport was issued less than 10 years ago and expires at least 3 months after their planned departure from the Schengen area.
  • British citizens can visit Romania visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism or short stays.
  • Travellers may need to show a return ticket and proof of sufficient funds for their stay in Romania.
  • British citizens returning to the UK must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement.
  • The new EU Entry/Exit System (EES) may require travellers to register biometric details like fingerprints and a photo upon entry to the Schengen area.

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

Entry requirements — rules for a British passportForeign Office ↗updated 18.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Entry requirements — rules for a British passport

This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in Romania set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Romanian Embassy in the UK .

Passport validity requirements

Romania follows Schengen area rules . Your passport must have:

- have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it might have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago, making it invalid for entry to the Schengen area

- an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave the Schengen area (the expiry date does not need to be within 10 years of the date of issue)

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

Carry your passport if you travel from Romania to other Schengen area countries. Border guards will check it if you cross land or river borders into Bulgaria or Hungary, both are in the Schengen area.

There are no routine checks when travelling by air or sea within the Schengen area, but carry your passport in case you’re asked for it.

Dual nationals

When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement . See Dual citizenship .

Visa requirements

You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area , which includes Romania, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This applies if you travel:

  • as a tourist
  • to visit family or friends
  • to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events
  • for short-term studies or training

The requirements for working in Romania are different.

If you’re travelling to other Schengen countries as well, make sure your whole visit is within the 90-day limit. Visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before you travel count towards your 90 days. If you overstay the 90-day visa-free limit, you may be banned from entering Schengen countries for up to 3 years.

You may also need to:

  • show a return or onward ticket
  • prove that you have enough money for your stay
Staying longer than 90 days in a 180-day period

To stay longer, check which type of visa or work permit you need with the  Romanian Embassy in the UK .

If you’re in Romania with a residence permit or long-stay visa, this does not count towards your 90-day visa-free limit.

Read about  entry processes if you live in Romania .

New Schengen entry requirements

The European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System ( EES ) is now being implemented across the Schengen area.

This means that when you travel into the Schengen area for short stays, you may need to register your biometric details, such as fingerprints and a photo. There is no cost for EES registration.

On your first visit into a Schengen country, you may be asked to register your details at a special booth before…

American passport — U.S. Department of State

The State Department publishes the requirements ("Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements") on its country page, which our servers cannot read. Read it before you go; as a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.travel.state.gov ↗updated 13.10.2025 · read 16.10.2026

Living on site

For each risk, the official texts themselves: what is happening, then, where they say so, what to do.

CrimeMODERATE

What the texts say · Be alert to petty theft in large towns, especially Bucharest. There is a risk of drink spiking in bars and clubs.

What they advise:
  • Be careful not to take drinks from strangers or leave your drinks unattended.
  • Politely decline to cooperate, but offer to go to the nearest police station to sort out the issue.
Foreign Office · Global Affairs Canada
TransportMODERATE

What the texts say · Taxi drivers sometimes overcharge foreign visitors. Road conditions are variable and roads can be in a bad state of repair.

What they advise:
  • Taxi apps such as Uber and Bolt are generally reliable.
  • At the Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport, arrange for a taxi from the taxis booth within the arrivals terminal to get a fair rate.
  • Look out for: double-parked cars - people suddenly braking or swerving to avoid potholes - horse-drawn carts, livestock and stray dogs in rural areas.
Foreign Office · Global Affairs Canada
Nature and climateMODERATE

What the texts say · Romania is in a seismically active area and tremors happen regularly. Heavy rains, particularly in the fall and winter, can cause flooding and landslides.

What they advise:
  • Monitor local media and weather forecasts for the latest information.
  • Exercise caution, particularly in areas around rivers.
  • Follow the instructions of local authorities, including evacuation orders.
Foreign Office · Global Affairs Canada
Laws and customsTO KNOW

What the texts say · Illegal drugs, including cannabis, carry severe penalties. It is illegal to photograph government buildings and military installations, unless prior permission has been obtained from local authorities.

What they advise:
  • You must carry photo identification at all times as local authorities can ask you to prove your identity.
  • Use a hotel safe for valuables where possible and carry a copy of your passport.
  • If you encounter drone activity follow guidance from local authorities, including the RO-Alert mobile phone alert system, and do not approach any military debris.
Foreign Office · Global Affairs Canada
Cyber and dataMODERATE

What the texts say · Credit card and ATM fraud occurs.

What they advise:
  • Use ATMs located in well-lit public areas or inside a bank or business.
  • Avoid using public Wi-Fi networks.
  • Cover the keypad with one hand when entering your PIN.
Global Affairs Canada
Crowds and calendarLOW

What the texts say · Demonstrations take place from time to time.

What they advise:
  • Avoid areas where demonstrations and large gatherings are taking place.
  • If you are currently in Romania or are planning to visit in the future: follow the instructions of local authorities.
Global Affairs Canada

Sentences copied word for word from the official texts cited, chosen for the destination; the level is our reading. The full texts, at each source:Foreign Office ↗updated 18.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026 (updated 18.09.2026 · read 07.10.2026)Global Affairs Canada ↗updated 14.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026 (updated 14.10.2026 · read 07.10.2026)

Safety in figures
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people
Romania1.1 2023
Switzerland0.6 2023
France1.3 2023
Road traffic deaths per 100,000 people
Romania10.3 2019
Switzerland2.2 2019
France5.1 2019

Reading: The homicide rate is above Switzerland's, without being out of range. On the road, 5 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.

World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 09.10.2026

—:—Local time · Europe/Bucharest ·
112Local emergency numbers · Single number 112
Schuko, Europlug230 V
Drivingon the right
1 EUR = 5.33 RON1 CHF = 5.73 RON · 2026-10-15

Time zone: IANA and timezone-boundary-builder (ODbL) · RESTCountries · EmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · European Central Bank

Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Photon search by komoot.

FDFA (Switzerland) — transport and specific advice, in French

Transport and infrastructure

L'état des routes est souvent mauvais en dehors des routes principales. La circulation est assez dangereuse en raison de la présence de véhicules lents (chars) et d'obstacles non signalés, d'animaux errants, du comportement imprévisible de nombre d’usagères et d’usagers de la route, etc. Les déplacements à travers le pays sont déconseillés la nuit Il est obligatoire d’être en possession d’une vignette routière. Vous trouvez les informations sur Roviniete Suite à un accident de la route, il faut appeler la police. Les véhicules ne doivent pas être déplacés.

FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 17.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Public holidaysNager.Date ↗read 25.09.2026

  • Mon 30 Nov — St. Andrew's Day
  • Tue 1 Dec — National Day/Great Union
  • Fri 25 Dec — Christmas Day
  • Sat 26 Dec — St. Stephen's Day
ESSENTIAL

Maximum policyholder: before paying anything, call the 24/7 number. If you are admitted for more than 24 h, Maximum sends its direct payment guarantee to the hospital (art. 2.12).

+41 22 ••• •• •• — Full number in your client area

The hospitals to know — Bucharest

The hospital list has not been read from OpenStreetMap for this page yet: the medical-network map loads it when opened. Maximum's assistance directs you to the right facility, 24/7. The medical-network map ↗

40pharmacies37doctorsFull map and list ↗

Before you go

  • Routine vaccinesup to date
  • Hepatitis Arecommended
  • Hepatitis Brecommended
  • Mpoxdepending on the trip
  • Tick-borne encephalitisdepending on the trip
  • Yellow fevernot recommended

CDC Travelers' Health recommendations, most important first. They depend on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm them with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure. Details, disease by disease ↗cdc.gov ↗read 09.10.2026

On site

MedicationIn their box, with the prescription — in English if possible.

The health system — Medical density comparable to Switzerland: the local network handles most cases; repatriation remains a question of convalescence and cost. Health spending of 1,051 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.

Back home — a fever in the following weeks should be told to a doctor, naming the country.

The next 7 days Europe/BucharestMET Norway ↗read 16.10.2026

Fri 16 Oct6–13°showers · 2.7 mm
Sat 17 Oct6–13°overcast
Sun 18 Oct8–15°overcast
Mon 19 Oct10–17°rain · 2.4 mm
Tue 20 Oct11–17°overcast · 0.2 mm
Wed 21 Oct10–18°partly cloudy
Thu 22 Oct10–18°overcast · 0.1 mm

Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.

I travel on a passportYour embassy, and the service to register with, depend on your passport.

Your country, 24/7, from abroad

FR
Crisis and Support Centre — French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs+33 1 53 59 11 0024/7 emergency line, standard rate. First contact abroad: the French embassy or consulate.www.diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026
CH
FDFA Helpline+41 58 465 33 33+41 800 24 7 36524/7, 365 days a year — helpline@eda.admin.ch. Beware of scam calls spoofing these numbers.www.eda.admin.ch ↗updated 17.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026
GB
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office+44 20 7008 500024 hours, for British nationals.www.gov.uk ↗updated 18.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026
US
Overseas Citizens Services — U.S. Department of State+1 202 501 4444+1 888 407 4747From abroad; the second number from the U.S. and Canada.travel.state.gov ↗updated 13.10.2025 · read 16.10.2026

French passport — French embassy and consulates

FR
Ambassade de Franceembassy · nearest · 1.7 km

13-15 Strada Biserica Amzei, 010392, București

+40 21 303 10 00

FR
Consulat honoraire de France410.7 km

10 Strada Coriolan Brediceanu, Timișoara

phone not published

Useful contacts listed by France Diplomatie (in French)diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Updated: 15 September 2026

OpenStreetMap

Swiss passport — Swiss embassy and consulates

Useful addresses — FDFA, in French

Numéro d’urgence: 112 Border Police Department for Emergency Situations Représentations suisses à l’étranger: En cas de situation d’urgence à l’étranger, vous pouvez vous adresser à la représentation suisse la plus proche ou à la Helpline DFAE. Centre consulaire régional Europe du Sud-Est à Bucarest Helpline DFAE Représentations étrangères en Suisse: Pour obtenir des informations sur les prescriptions d'entrée (documents d'identité admis, visa, etc.), veuillez vous adresser aux ambassades et consulats étrangers compétents. Ceux-ci peuvent également vous renseigner sur les dispositions douanières pour l'importation et l'exportation d'animaux et de marchandises: appareils électroniques, souvenirs, médicaments, etc. Représentations étrangères en Suisse

OpenStreetMap · DFAE

British passport — British embassy and consulates

OpenStreetMap

American passport — U.S. embassy and consulates

OpenStreetMap

Police

  • Poliție Centru Istoric · 0.5 km
    22 Strada Șelari București
  • IGPR · 0.9 km
  • Poliția Locală a Municipiului București · 1.2 km
  • Inspectoratul General al Poliției Române · 2.3 km
    13 Șoseaua Ștefan cel Mare București

OpenStreetMap

Getting help — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 18.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Getting help — Foreign Office

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.

Emergency services in Romania

Telephone: 112 (ambulance, fire, police)

Contact your travel provider and insurer

Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.

Help abroad

See how to get help from the UK government abroad including in an emergency.

Help in the UK

You can call  FCDO  in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.

Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)

Find out about call charges

Ten phrases in Romanian

For emergencies. If pronunciation fails, show the screen — or the printed page.

Help!Ajutor!
Call an ambulance!Chemați o ambulanță!
I need a doctor.Am nevoie de un medic.
Where is the nearest hospital?Unde este cel mai apropiat spital?
Call the police!Chemați poliția!
I am allergic to penicillin.Sunt alergic (alergică) la penicilină.
I have international medical insurance.Am asigurare medicală internațională.
I want to contact my embassy.Vreau să iau legătura cu ambasada mea.
Please take me to this address.Duceți-mă la această adresă, vă rog.
Do you speak English?Vorbiți engleză?

Translations by Maximum Insurance, original script and transliteration.

  • Keep the entry stamp, hospital invoices and the medical report. Without them a claim cannot be rebuilt.
  • File it from the claim form, once back, with those papers.

Actions to take before each professional trip abroad.

1Once — the framework
2For each departure
3During the mission, and after

What is happening in Romania right now

Live alerts and level changes, each with its official source. Continuously updated.

What governments have just written

UpdateGlobal Affairs Canada

Health – editorial change

October 14, 2026 09:05 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 14.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026

No level change recorded for this country since the log opened. The live alerts above are updated continuously.

⚡ The world feed — every country →

Frequently asked questions — travel insurance Romania

24/7 support number — +41 22 ••• •• ••An adviser goes through each question with you until you have an actionable answer: cover, hospital, entry rules, claims. Full number in your client area. You can also ask Maximum directly, just below these questions.
What is the official risk level in Romania today?

Level 1/4 — Exercise Normal Precautions, U.S. Department of State, retrieved on 16 October 2026.

  • Is the whole country advised against? United States: no · France: no · United Kingdom: no · Switzerland: no (reading of 27 September 2026).
  • Contractually, only an FDFA, FOPH or WHO advisory against the trip opens Module A (art. 18.1) — that is not the case today.
  • Travel with international medical cover and the 24/7 number (+41 22 ••• •• ••) saved: here the risk is not the advisory, it is the hospital bill.
  • We check these sources every morning and e-mail you the day one changes (Alerts button).

Sourcestravel.state.gov · updated 13.10 · read 16.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 16.10DFAE · updated 17.08 · read 16.10207-country comparison

Is the whole of Romania advised against, or only some areas?

An area advised against does not rule out the country.

  • Official answers: United States: no · France: no · United Kingdom: no · Switzerland: no.
  • Keep your country of residence's advisory on booking day and on departure day: that is what your policy's clauses cite.

SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 18.09 · read 16.10State Department · updated 13.10 · read 16.10

What are the entry requirements for Romania with my passport?

The rules depend on the passport, not on the destination alone.

  • French passport (France Diplomatie): French nationals entering Romania can use a valid passport or national identity card. National identity cards issued between 1 January 2004 and 31 December 2013 are not automatically recognised by Romania. For stays exceeding 90 days, EU nationals must register with the immigration authorities.
  • British passport (Foreign Office): British citizens must ensure their passport was issued less than 10 years ago and expires at least 3 months after their planned departure from the Schengen area. British citizens can visit Romania visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism or short stays. Travellers may need to show a return ticket and proof of sufficient funds for their stay in Romania.
  • American passport: the requirements are on the State Department country page (travel.state.gov).
  • Swiss passport: the FDFA refers you to the destination's embassy in Switzerland.
  • Pick your passport at the top of Before you go › Entry: the official text that concerns you comes first, with its “In brief” summary.

SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 18.09 · read 16.10State Department · updated 13.10 · read 16.10

Do I need an insurance certificate for a Romania visa?

For a Schengen visa, yes: at least €30,000 of travel medical insurance (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, art. 15).

  • Many other countries ask for it on entry or for a visa, case by case: check Before you go › Entry, with your passport.
  • Subscribe: the named certificate arrives by e-mail on payment, with your name, dates and limits (EUR 1.5M medical expenses, unlimited evacuation and repatriation) — the ones consulates check.
  • Attach it to the visa file; if in doubt about the format, write to us.

SourcesRegulation (EC) 810/2009, art. 15General conditions, policy 20 00 479

What does Maximum Insurance do in Romania, concretely?

VIP Pack — €990 for twelve months, unlimited trips.

  • EUR 1.5M emergency medical expenses, unlimited medical evacuation and repatriation, search and rescue EUR 50,000, cancellation or change EUR 5,000.
  • One 24/7 number, +41 22 ••• •• ••: Maximum sends its direct payment guarantee to the hospital (art. 2.12).
  • Network of 45,000 providers (art. 6.9); evacuation is decided, organised and paid by Maximum's medical team if the local facility is not enough (art. 6.2.2).
  • Named certificate by e-mail on payment, no medical questionnaire.

SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479OpenStreetMap · read 14.10

What should I do if hospitalised in Romania?

Six steps, in this order.

  • 1. Call +41 22 ••• •• •• before paying anything, or have the front desk call: it is the condition for full cover (otherwise: reduced or refused benefits).
  • 2. Ask for a hospital in the Maximum network (art. 6.9).
  • 3. See a doctor the same day and leave with the certificate: without an on-the-spot finding, nothing is covered (art. 33).
  • 4. Admitted for more than 24 h? The front desk calls Maximum: direct payment guarantee, no deposit (art. 2.12).
  • 5. Book no ambulance or flight yourself (art. 6.2.2).
  • 6. Once home, file within 30 days (art. 35.7).
  • Local emergency services: single number 112.

SourcesSpecial conditions 01.26General conditions, policy 20 00 479

Which emergency numbers in Romania?

Local emergency services: single number 112

  • Maximum, 24/7, before any payment: +41 22 ••• •• ••.
  • France — Ambassade de France (1.7 km) · +40 21 303 10 00
  • Switzerland — Ambassade de Suisse (2.4 km) · +40 21 206 16 00
  • United Kingdom — Ambassade du Royaume-Uni (1.4 km)
  • United States — Ambassade des États-Unis (9.3 km) · +40 21 200-3300
  • Save these numbers before leaving; in immediate danger, call local emergency services first, then Maximum.

SourcesEmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · read 08.10OpenStreetMap · read 14.10

Is an Amex, Visa or Mastercard enough in Romania?

At today's level 1/4, card by card:

  • Amex Platinum — No area exclusion at this level — but three written limits: deductible and prior approval, 90-day cap, advance under conditions.
  • Visa — No express area exclusion — but a €156,000 cap, 90 days, and the war/instability exclusion in the background.
  • Mastercard — No exclusion in play at this level — but a €155,000 cap and 90 covered days.
  • Three lines to read in your notice: the duration (often 90 days per trip), the settlement (reimbursement afterwards or direct payment of the hospital) and the area exclusion at level 4/4.

SourcesAmex Platinum France T&Cs, 01.2025 — general exclusion n° 11BNP Paribas Visa Infinite notice (policy PT7), 04.2025 — comFortuneo World Elite Mastercard notice, 01.2026 — art. 5.5 '

Are a health plan or a travel policy enough in Romania?

A health plan reimburses at home; here, the hospital asks for a payment guarantee before admission.

  • Health plan — A health plan treats you at home. Here the hospital asks for a guarantee before admission — not a later reimbursement.
  • Travel policy — No area exclusion at this level — compare cap, deductible and covered duration.
  • A travel policy often has a territorial clause at level 4/4 and a 90-day limit per trip.
  • Have your IPID number or the PDF of the terms and ask an expert to call you back: the answer is in the document, not in the brochure.

SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479

How do I use the medical network on this page?

The page reads hospitals, pharmacies and doctors from OpenStreetMap, around the point you choose.

  • Type your city, hotel or beach: the map re-centres, 24/7 emergency rooms come first.
  • Each row gives the phone when the source publishes it, the nearest street, directions and the Google Maps listing.
  • The PDF briefing repeats the same places, numbered on a printable map.
  • No customer reviews: OpenStreetMap has none, and we invent none.

SourcesOpenStreetMap (ODbL) · read 14.10

Which vaccines and health precautions for Romania?

The sourced detail is under Medical network › Health: vaccines, diseases present, altitude, outbreaks.

  • CDC (Travelers' Health), depending on the trip: Routine vaccines, COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Measles, Monkeypox, Rabies.
  • See a doctor or a travel clinic 8 weeks before departure (Foreign Office).
  • Carry your medicines in their packaging, with a prescription using international non-proprietary names (France Diplomatie).

SourcesCDC Travelers' Health · read 09.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 16.10OMS · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 18.09 · read 16.10

Can I be treated in Romania, or will I be evacuated?

3.6 physicians per 1,000 people (2022) versus 4.5 in Switzerland.

  • 7.2 hospital beds per 1,000 people versus 4.4 in Switzerland (World Bank).
  • Medical density comparable to Switzerland: the local network handles most cases; repatriation remains a question of convalescence and cost. Health spending of 1,051 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
  • When the local facility is not enough, Maximum's medical team decides the evacuation to a suitable centre, and pays for it (art. 6.2.2).

SourcesWorld Bank · read 09.10General conditions, policy 20 00 479

Romania: safety, in figures?

1.1 homicides per 100,000 people (2023) versus 0.6 in Switzerland and 1.3 in France.

  • 10.3 road deaths per 100,000 people versus 2.2 in Switzerland (World Bank, WHO).
  • The homicide rate is above Switzerland's, without being out of range. On the road, 5 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.

SourcesWorld Bank (UNODC, WHO) · read 09.10UCDP

Where is my embassy in Romania, and why register?

The nearest representations, by passport (OpenStreetMap):

  • France — Ambassade de France (1.7 km) · +40 21 303 10 00
  • Switzerland — Ambassade de Suisse (2.4 km) · +40 21 206 16 00
  • United Kingdom — Ambassade du Royaume-Uni (1.4 km)
  • United States — Ambassade des États-Unis (9.3 km) · +40 21 200-3300
  • Register before leaving: France: Ariane · Switzerland: Travel Admin · United Kingdom: Foreign Office alerts · United States: STEP.
  • Two minutes, and in a crisis your country's authorities can reach you and count you in an evacuation.
  • Pick your passport at the top of Contacts: your embassy comes first.

SourcesOpenStreetMap · read 14.10DFAE · updated 17.08 · read 16.10

Which regions of Romania should I avoid, precisely?

No region is advised against by the official readings checked (Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Office and France Diplomatie): the national advice applies everywhere.

  • Your point (Bucharest): country-wide vigilance.
  • Maximum does not exclude these areas: the VIP Pack covers care and repatriation there (sanctions, embargoes and a country already at war at departure remain enforceable).

SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 14.10 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 18.09 · read 16.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 16.10

Which laws and customs should I know in Romania?

Local laws apply to every traveller; here is what the official texts say.

  • Canadian citizens must carry photo identification, such as a photocopy of their passport, at all times as local authorities may request it.
  • Penalties for drug possession, use, or trafficking are severe, with potential prison sentences up to 15 years and heavy fines.
  • Photographing government buildings and military installations is illegal without prior permission from local authorities.
  • Canadian driver's licences are valid for driving or renting vehicles for up to six months; longer stays require exchanging it for a Romanian licence.
  • Drivers face strict traffic laws, zero tolerance for alcohol, and mandatory use of headlights, winter tires, a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, and warning triangle.

SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 14.10 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 18.09 · read 16.10

Who can I call at any hour from Romania?

Every foreign ministry runs a 24/7 emergency line for its nationals.

  • France — Crisis and Support Centre — French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs: +33 1 53 59 11 00. 24/7 emergency line, standard rate. First contact abroad: the French embassy or consulate.
  • Switzerland — FDFA Helpline: +41 58 465 33 33 · +41 800 24 7 365. 24/7, 365 days a year — helpline@eda.admin.ch. Beware of scam calls spoofing these numbers.
  • United Kingdom — Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: +44 20 7008 5000. 24 hours, for British nationals.
  • United States — Overseas Citizens Services — U.S. Department of State: +1 202 501 4444 · +1 888 407 4747. From abroad; the second number from the U.S. and Canada.
  • On site, Ambassade de France: +40 21 303 10 00.

Sourcesdiplomatie.gouv.fr · updated 15.09 · read 16.10eda.admin.ch · updated 17.08 · read 16.10

A few useful phrases in Romanian for Romania?

Emergency phrases, to show if pronunciation fails:

  • Help! → Ajutor!
  • Call an ambulance! → Chemați o ambulanță!
  • I need a doctor. → Am nevoie de un medic.
  • Where is the nearest hospital? → Unde este cel mai apropiat spital?
  • Call the police! → Chemați poliția!

SourcesMaximum Insurance

What should I keep after leaving Romania, and how do I file a claim?

Keep the entry stamp, the invoices, the prescriptions and the medical report.

  • File within 30 days (art. 35.7) from your client area, with the documents; the official forms are pre-filled.
  • Costs advanced on site are reimbursed against receipts.
  • Fever, persistent diarrhoea or a rash in the following weeks? See a doctor and say where you have been.

SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479

What does the Pack VIP Extreme add?

Cancellation or change up to EUR 20,000, special risk EUR 5,000 per person, crisis management and security, optional Kidnap & Ransom.

  • Special risk (Module A): political event, attack, epidemic, natural disaster — opens when the FDFA, the FOPH or WHO advise against the trip (art. 18.1).
  • Epidemic: assistance must be requested within 7 days of the WHO or FDFA qualification (art. 36.2).
  • Crisis management and security: trip registration, monitoring, extraction, evacuation in case of riot, war, terrorism or disaster; Kidnap & Ransom subject to eligibility (art. 18.4).
  • €2,290 a year, unlimited trips.

SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479

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