ETIAS for Romania

EU Visa Waiver for U.S. Citizens Visiting Romania

Romania is a member of the European Union and the Schengen Area. As an official Schengen member, the new European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will apply for Romania.

Due to be rolled out in 2026, ETIAS is an electronic travel permit for visa-exempt travelers heading to Europe. U.S. passport holders will need to register online and receive an ETIAS visa waiver to enter the Schengen zone.

American travelers can find out more about the ETIAS requirements for Romania on this page.

ETIAS Romania for U.S. Citizens

American citizens will need to apply for ETIAS to visit Romania. ETIAS will soon be a mandatory entry requirement to travel from the U.S. to any of the Schengen states.

ETIAS is an electronic travel authorization for visa-exempt visitors. It is being introduced to improve border management and increase security.

A Romanian ETIAS will be valid to enter every Schengen country, not just Romania. The total time spent in the travel zone must not exceed 90 days per 180-day period.

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ETIAS Requirements for U.S. citizens to visit Romania

It will be quick and easy to apply for ETIAS for Romania online. Travelers will complete an electronic form with personal details and passport information, including:

  • Name, date of birth, and nationality
  • U.S. passport details (number, issue, and expiry date)
  • Email address

American applicants are also required to answer security questions. Anyone who does not meet all the ETIAS requirements for Romania will not be granted visa-free entry.

To complete the application, U.S. citizens must pay a small fee to process the ETIAS for Romania.

Documents required to travel Romania

The European Travel Information and Authorization System will apply for Romania. ETIAS is due to be launched across the Schengen Area (and candidate country Cyprus) in 2026.

U.S. passport holders traveling to the Schengen Area need:

  • A valid U.S. passport
  • An approved ETIAS visa waiver

Tourist Travel Information about Romania

With a population of just under 20 million people, Romania is the largest country in the Balkans. Situated in the eastern portion of the Balkan region, its southeastern edge runs along the Black Sea.

In addition to its coastline, the country is famous for its forests of Transylvania, which is home to Dracula’s castle, the mythical site of the famous vampire.

Additionally, the Carpathian mountain range (one of the largest in Europe) is popular among both travelers and locals for its beauty and hiking trails.

About Romania

Capital: Bucharest

Language: Romanian

Area: 383.972 km²

Population: 19.401.658

Timezone: UTC/GTM 2

Currency: Romanian Leu (RON)

Code: +40

Electric sockets: Plug C and Plug F, 230 V, 50 Hz.

U.S. Embassy in Bucharest, Romania

Address: 4-6, Dr. Liviu Librescu Blvd., District 1, Bucharest, 015118 Romania

Phone: (+40) 21 200-3300

Interesting facts and tourist info about Romania

  • Romania boasts many impressive buildings, geographical features, and other compelling places
  • Bucharest’s Palace of Parliament is the second-largest governmental building in the world (after the Pentagon)
  • The largest population of brown bears in the world is found in the Carpathian Mountains
  • Romanian born Francisco Illy (of the famous espresso company Illy) invented the modern-day espresso machine
  • The Decebel statue, which is carved into the rock face along the banks of the Danube River is the highest stone sculpture in Europe. It stands 180 feet tall

Medical Information for U.S. citizens

Recommended vaccines:

  • Routine Vaccines
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Measles
  • Rabies

Emergencies:

  • In case of emergency, U.S. travelers can call 112, which is the pan-European emergency number. It is free to call and the average wait time for a response is four seconds. Americans can be certain that they will be attended by English speakers.