COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Romania (28 November Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Citizens and residents are allowed to enter.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• Yes with exceptions

• Nationals and residents from EU member states and Schengen countries may enter.

• Travellers from the following countries may enter with restrictions: Algeria, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Rwanda, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay, and Vatican City (Holy See).

Is transit allowed through the country?

• Yes

• Travellers can transit through the country.

Test certificate required?

• No

• A test certificate is not required for entry.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes, with exceptions

• Travellers arriving from the following countries must self-isolate for 14 days: Andorra, French Polynesia, Czech Republic, Luxembourg, Belgium, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Slovenia, Armenia, France, Montenegro, Austria, Poland, Georgia, Croatia, Netherlands, Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, San Marino, North Macedonia, Guam, Spain, Portugal, Slovakia, Jordan, Hungary, Monaco, Bulgaria, Lithuania, and Denmark.

• The quarantine can be ended after 10 days if a negative test result is obtained on the eighth day of quarantine.

• Travellers staying in the country for 3 days or less can be exempt from the quarantine measure if they submit a negative test result performed no more than 48 hours prior to arrival.

Airline restrictions

• Minimal

• Romanian carrier Blue Air has decided to introduce 13 new routes that will connect Cluj-Napoca with Amsterdam, Barcelona, Brussels, Dublin, Hamburg, Cologne, Larnaca, London, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Rome and Stuttgart from 21 March.

• Romanian airline Tarom has suspended several international and domestic flights throughout November.

• Humanitarian and medevac flights are exempt.

• Domestic flights have resumed

Border restrictions

• Minimal

• Eligible travellers can enter via land or air borders.

Curfew restrictions

• Moderate

• The authorities have extended the state of alert in Romania until 14 December.

• People are not allowed to move outside from 23:00 to 05:00. Movement within this period is permitted for the following reasons:

• work;

• medical assistance or buying medicine;

• caring responsibilities; or

• due to the schedule of plane/train/coach transport.

Social distancing restrictions

• Minimal

• Protective face masks and physical distancing of 1.5 metres are mandatory in closed public spaces, workplaces, and public transportation.

Internal travel restrictions

• Minimal

• Public and private transportation are operating with strict guidelines.

• Non-essential travel is not allowed during curfew hours from 9 November. Travel is allowed for work, medical assistance or buying medicine, care responsibilities, or to catch a plane, train, or coach transport.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes

• Small commercial centres, cleaners, and stores with direct access to the outside are open.

Accommodations open?

• Yes

• Hotels and accommodations are open with social distancing measures in place.

Restaurants open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Restaurants are open, but local restrictions may apply.

• In Bucharest, restaurants are closed, but restaurants in hotels will continue to operate.

Bars and cafes open?

• Yes, with restrictions

• Cafes and clubs are open but must close by 21:00.

Beaches and tourism sites open?

• Yes

• Beaches are open.

Museums and heritage sites open?

• Yes

• Museums will open under strict prevention measures. Wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing norms are required.

Personal care services open?

• Yes

• Beauty salons are open under strict prevention measures. Wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing norms are required.

Places of worship open?

• Yes

• Religious services can be conducted outdoors only.

Events allowed?

• No, with exceptions

• All gatherings are banned. Public groups can be formed with up to six people.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Masks are mandatory in public spaces.

Other

• Dental offices have opened, along with routine health care by appointment.

• Parks are open but playgrounds are not.

• In Bucharest, indoor theatres and bars are closed.

• Only professional athletes will be allowed in sports facilities, and sports competitions will not be permitted.

• Daycare and nursery schools are allowed to reopen under certain rules and regulations.

• The easing of measures will not apply to areas where there are a high number of COVID-19 cases.

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The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.

To reduce the risk of infection by this virus if travelling in or from affected areas:

• Avoid close contact with people suffering from acute respiratory infections.

• Wearing a mask (face covering) is recommended in public places and when social distancing is not possible.

• Wash hands frequently, especially after direct contact with ill people or their environment. Use soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.

• Travellers with symptoms of acute respiratory infection should practice cough etiquette (maintain distance, cover coughs and sneezes with disposable tissues or clothing, and wash hands).

• Older travellers and those with underlying health issues may be at risk for more severe disease and should discuss travel to affected areas with their healthcare provider.

• Seek medical attention immediately if symptoms develop after visiting affected areas where transmission is occurring