Best time to go to Romania

Temperatures in Romania tip the 20°C mark during its peak summer months. At the other end of the scale, the mercury often dips below freezing during winter, with most of its countryside getting a decent coating of snow from December through to February. For the best weather, head south to the Black Sea Coast, where the temperatures are generally toastiest.

Passports and Visas

British citizens don’t need a visa to enter Romania but must have a valid passport. You can check your passport’s valid for Romania using our handy tool. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/romania/entry-requirements.

Don't forget to arrange your travel money and insurance before you go.

Health and safety

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. For the latest health and safety information, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/romania/health

Further Reading

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    • Key Facts

    • Capital - Bucharest
    • Language - Romanian
    • Timezone - GMT +3
    • Population - 19,013,533
    • Currency - RON:Romanian Leu
    • Flight Time - 3 hours from Gatwick

    Travel Aware

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    Travel Aware – Staying Safe and Healthy Abroad
    The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and National Travel Health Network and Centre have up-to-date advice on staying safe and healthy abroad.

    See gov.uk/travelaware and follow @FCDOtravelGovUK on Twitter and Facebook.com/FCDOtravel – for the latest general FCDO travel advice, including coronavirus travel guidance, security and local laws, and passport and visa information.

    See gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice – for FCDO travel advice about individual destinations.

    Sign up for FCDO travel advice email alerts, so you automatically receive the latest travel advice updates and travel requirements for the destinations you want to know about.

    See Travel Aware page – for travel advice from First Choice.

    See travelhealthpro.org.uk – for current travel health news.

    The advice can change so check regularly for updates.

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