GoRomania Visa Requirements

Visa Entry

1、 Visa Notice

Romania has three embassies and consulates in China, namely the Romanian Embassy in China, the Consulate General in Shanghai, and the Consulate General in Hong Kong. The Consulate General of Romania in Shanghai accepts consular services such as visas and certifications for Shanghai, Anhui, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang regions, while the Embassy of Romania in China accepts consular services such as visas and certifications for regions other than the aforementioned four provinces and cities.

Romanian visas mainly include Class A visas (airport transit), Class B visas (transit), Class C visas (short-term stay), and Class D visas (long-term stay). Holders of short-term stay visas are not allowed to extend their stay in Romania. To apply for a Luo visa, please refer toEmbassy of Luo in ChinaWebsite（ http://beijing.mae.ro/cn ）.

According to relevant agreements, Chinese citizens holding diplomatic passports are exempt from visa application if they stay in Romania for no more than 90 days every 180 days. Chinese citizens holding official passports who stay in Romania for no more than 30 days are exempt from visa application. Holders of Hong Kong or Macau Special Administrative Region passports who come to Romania for tourism, family visits, or business activities and stay in Romania for no more than 90 days are exempt from visa requirements. Holders of official ordinary passports or regular passports need to apply for a Luo visa in advance.

Starting from January 1, 2025, Romania will fully join the Schengen Area and lift border controls with other Schengen countries.The Romanian authorities issue Schengen visas in accordance with existing Schengen regulations, and short-term Schengen visa holders are not allowed to stay in the Schengen area for more than 90 consecutive days within 180 days.

(Starting from March 31, 2024, the Schengen Area includes 29 countries: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland, Romania and Bulgaria.)

Special Reminder:Visa applicants must, in principle, apply for a visa to the main destination country of their travel.

The detailed regulations of the Romanian visa can be found on the website of the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs:https://www.mae.ro/en/node/2035.

2、 Entry and Exit Notice

（1） Please carry a valid passport, visa, air ticket, and relevant documents related to the purpose of entry, such as invitation letter, admission notice, hotel reservation, medical insurance, proof of funds, contact address and contact information of the person in Romania, etc. Please do not put them in checked baggage for inspection by officials at the Romania port.

（2） If staff inquire or inspect, please cooperate and answer questions truthfully. If you feel that you have been treated unfairly, you should express your opinion in person. Evidence can be collected and stored for future protection through complaints or judicial channels. If denied entry and stranded at the airport, the other party may be required to provide basic humane treatment.

（3） If there are items that need to be declared, please truthfully fill in the customs declaration form and other documents, and do not neglect or have a sense of luck.

（4） Holding a valid Romanian or other Schengen country visa does not necessarily guarantee entry, and Romanian port officials have the final decision-making power in practice on whether to allow entry.

Customs epidemic prevention and control

According to Romanian law, it is allowed to carry small amounts of tobacco and alcoholic beverages duty-free when entering Romania from non EU countries. For detailed information, please refer to the relevant instructions on the Romanian Customs website: https://www.customs.ro/calatori/intrarea-in-romania-dintr-un-stat-necomunitar .

Carrying cash worth over 10000 euros or items for commercial purposes into the country requires declaration to customs.

The entry and exit inspection and quarantine of Luo comply with EU standards.

After passengers retrieve their luggage at the airport, customs conduct routine spot checks. If the limit is exceeded, one should proactively declare to the customs, otherwise they will be punished.

Residency and Naturalization

1、 General Provisions on Residence

（1） Foreigners who legally enter Romania can stay in Romania until their visas or residence permits expire.

（2） Foreigners' stay in Romania can be divided into temporary residence and long-term residence. The purpose of applying for approval or extension of residence rights must be consistent with the purpose of issuing visas or the last extension of residence rights, except for family members of Luo citizens and those applying for extension of temporary residence rights for the purpose of family reunification. The application for extending the temporary residence permit shall be submitted by the applicant to the local immigration office in Luo at least 30 days before the expiration of the residence permit.

Foreigners who apply for the right of long-term residence have higher requirements on the right of residence, economic income, medical care, housing, language, etc.

2、 Nationality Policy

According to the Romanian Nationality Law, as long as both or one of the parents is a Romanian citizen, regardless of whether the child was born in Romania or abroad, they have Romanian nationality.

Romania recognizes dual citizenship. Foreigners or stateless persons who want to be naturalized in Romania must be at least 18 years old, born in Romania (or not born in Romania but legally residing in Romania for at least 8 years or married to citizens of Romania for at least 5 years), have no criminal behavior, and have a certain level of Romanian. Obtaining Luo nationality ultimately requires approval from a specialized agency under the Ministry of Justice.

For detailed policies on foreigners' stay and naturalization in Luoju, please refer to the website of Luoju Immigration Bureau（ http://igi.mai.gov.ro ）The website of the National Administration for Citizenship（ http://cetatenie.just.ro/vrei-sa-devii-cetatean-roman/ ）.

Romania's risk level is blue (low risk)

public security

The overall political situation in Romania is stable, with good public security and few malicious cases, but theft cases do occur from time to time. When going out, be sure to carry your passport or residence permit with you, keep your belongings safe, and do not carry large amounts of cash with you. Be sure to follow traffic rules and pay attention to personal safety. After parking and leaving, do not place bags, clothes, or other items on the car seat to avoid theft of property. Strengthen security measures and beware of criminals impersonating Chinese embassies and consulates abroad to engage in telecommunications fraud.

When encountering police inspections, the other party should be required to present their badge and identification. When encountering a search, the other party should also be required to present a search warrant. If you encounter a fake police officer, you should immediately call the police at 112.

natural disaster

Romania experiences relatively few major natural disasters, but the province of Francia, located approximately 200 kilometers northeast of the capital Bucharest, is situated in an earthquake zone and experiences multiple minor earthquakes every year. Therefore, Lailuo should master basic earthquake evacuation knowledge.

FDA

Romania has good drinking water quality and no major infectious diseases. Implement EU standards for food hygiene.

Urgent Help

The comprehensive hotline for emergency calls, first aid, fire alarms, etc. is 112.

air traffic

Bucharest, the capital of Romania, has two airports. One is Henri Coanda International Airport, which has opened routes connecting Romania with most European countries. The other is Baneasa Airport, mainly used for private and business charter flights. There is currently no direct flight between China and Romania, but connecting flights can be made through cities such as Frankfurt, Paris, Amsterdam, Vienna, and Istanbul. Henri Coanda International Airport is about 18 kilometers away from the city center, and transportation between the airport and the city can be taken by bus (route 780 or 783), light rail (to Bucharest North Railway Station), taxi, and other means of transportation.

Henri Coanda International Airport inquiry hotline: 021-2041000, website: http://www.bucharestairports.ro .

TAROM Airlines (Luo Hang) Phone: 021-9978, Website: http://www.tarom.ro .

land transport

The total length of highways in Romania is about 86000 kilometers, with approximately 1115 kilometers of expressways. The total length of the railway is about 13000 kilometers, and train tickets can be obtained through the website of the Luo State Railway Company（ http://www.cfrcalatori.ro buy

The Luo vehicle is left-hand drive and drives on the right. Local people often experience speeding, lane breaking, and other incidents while driving, so it is important to pay attention to traffic safety. Pedestrians should use zebra crossings when crossing the road, and vehicles should yield to pedestrians when passing through zebra crossings.

The Chinese Mainland has not acceded to the 1968 United Nations Convention on Road Traffic, and Chinese citizens who come to Romania temporarily cannot use the driver's license issued by China in Romania, regardless of whether it is publicly certified or not. Starting from December 1, 2006, Chinese citizens with residency rights in Romania who hold a genuine and valid Chinese driver's license and have completed notarization and dual authentication in China in advance (after November 7, 2023, Chinese documents sent to Romania for use will no longer be subject to consular authentication by the Chinese and Romanian embassies in China, but will instead apply for additional certificates) can apply for exemption from examination and replace them with a Romanian Class B driver's license after providing corresponding materials as required by the local authorities.

water communication

The main seaport is Constanta Port, and there are currently no regular passenger routes.

Urban transportation

Romania's urban transportation mainly relies on buses and self driving cars, and in the capital Bucharest, one can take the subway and tram. For detailed information, please refer to the Bucharest transportation network（ http://www.stbsa.ro ）Or call the consultation hotline: 021-9391; The subway company（ http://www.metrorex.ro ）Or call the consultation hotline: 021-9264. Main taxi company phone number: 021-9477/9433/9888, or download and use the BOLT/UBER ride hailing application.

major city

1、 Bucharest

The capital of Romania, the national political, economic, technological, cultural and educational center, and transportation hub. Located in the Danube Plain, it has a typical continental climate, covers an area of 228 square kilometers, and has a population of 1.71 million. With a history of 560 years, it was once the capital of the Duchy of Romania and became the unified national capital of Romania in 1862. On May 9, 1877, Romania declared independence here. It is the largest industrial center in the country, accounting for approximately 13% of the country's industrial output value. The main industrial sectors include machinery manufacturing, precision instruments, building materials, metallurgy, chemical industry, power, light industry, and food.

2、 Constanta

The capital of Constanta Province. Located in the central part of the Dobroga region, facing the Black Sea to the east. Covering an area of 125 square kilometers and a population of 260000, it is the largest coastal city in Luo. The province has a long history, founded by ancient Greeks in the 6th century BC. It is one of the oldest regions in Romania and also one of the most economically developed areas. Its main industries include agriculture, tourism, ports and maritime transportation, machinery manufacturing, chemistry, petrochemicals, electricity, wood processing, papermaking, etc.

Commodity prices

Romania is a traditional agricultural country with superior natural climate conditions, and its main export product is wine. The supply of goods in Romania is sufficient, and prices are relatively cheap compared to Western European countries.

1、 Currency and exchange rates

The Romanian currency is the lei (code Ron or Lei), which is a freely convertible currency. At local financial institutions and exchange points, the lei can be directly exchanged with major currencies such as the US dollar and the euro, but cannot be directly exchanged with the Chinese yuan. According to the January 2025 price comparison, 1 lei is equivalent to 1.52 Chinese yuan, 1 US dollar is equivalent to 4.83 lei, and 1 euro is equivalent to 4.97 lei.

2、 Tax rate

The standard VAT rate in Romania is 19%, but some goods are subject to preferential tax rates of 9% and 5%. For example, the value-added tax rate for food, medicine, etc. is 9%, while the value-added tax rate for books, newspapers, magazines, tourism, etc. is 5%.

3、 Payment method

Most merchants accept cash payments and also support payments through credit cards and local debit cards.

4、 Banking and Financial Services

Local banks in Romania mainly include Romanian Commercial Bank, Savings Bank, Transylvania Bank, etc. Western banks have more branches in Romania. Major banks in Luo generally provide relatively comprehensive financial services.

Insurance Medical

Romania has good hygiene conditions and no major infectious diseases. Foreigners living in Romania need to buy local medical insurance (those who hold residence permit in Romania need to pay medical insurance premiums). Medicines need to be purchased at pharmacies, and prescription drugs require a doctor's prescription to be purchased. The emergency number is 112.

The equipment and level of public hospitals in Romania are generally average, while private hospitals have developed rapidly in recent years. The main public hospitals in the capital are:

1、 Spitaul Clinic de Urgenta Bucuresti in Bucharest

Address: Calea Floreasca Nr.8，Sector 1，Bucuresti。 Phone: 021-5992300/5992308. website: http://www.urgentafloreasca.ro .

2、 Spitaul Clinic de Urgenta Pentru Copii Grigore Alexandrescu for Children

Address: Bulevardul Iancu de Hunedoara，Nr.30-32，Sector 1，Bucuresti。 Phone: 021-3169366. website: http://spitalulgrigorealexandrescu.ro .

Customs taboos

Romanians mainly believe in Eastern Orthodoxy.

Main holidays: New Year (January 1st), Easter (April), National Day (December 1st), Christmas (December 25th).

Romanians are descendants of Romans and Dacians, warm, generous, easy-going, and enjoy making friends. They like to be straightforward when talking. Respect the ladies, let the ladies take the lead when the men enter or board the car. It is common for relatives and friends to embrace and stick together when meeting. When invited as a guest, it is necessary to send flowers to the lady. The total number of flowers given should be an odd number, but not 13.

Romanians consider salt and bread as essential foods in their daily lives. The most solemn etiquette when guests arrive is for the host girl to hold a plate and bring bread and salt to the guests. The guests need to dip a piece of bread in salt and taste it. Breakfast is relatively simple, but dinner is highly valued, emphasizing quality and quantity.

Romanians are good at singing and dancing. They often dance gracefully during gatherings, dinners, and weddings with friends. Some restaurants arrange folk song and dance performances for guests during their meals. When dining at a restaurant or taking a taxi, a tip of about 10% is usually added.

Romanian ethnic clothing has a distinct and unique artistic style. The clothing styles are diverse, with bright colors and embroidered lace. Most men in certain regions prefer to wear white pants that are as long as their calves, with the legs tucked into black boots.

Romanians mainly consume meat and dairy products in their diet, with limited intake of vegetables and legumes. Regard dogs as good friends of humans and avoid eating dog meat.

Main taboos: Romanians do not like to ride in cars or indoors, and generally do not open the windows on both sides to allow air circulation, believing that this will make people sick. Men do not wear black ties except during mourning periods.

Communications Power

The country code for Romania is 40, and the area code for the capital Bucharest is 021. Dial Luo's landline from within the country: 0040+area code (excluding the preceding 0)+landline number. Dialing Luo's mobile phone from China: 0040+phone number (excluding the preceding 0).

The main mobile operators are Vodafone, Orange, and Telekom. The mobile network standard is GSM, which is compatible with Chinese mobile phones.

Internet connectivity is generally stable and the network speed is fast.

The voltage is 220 volts standard voltage, and the power interface is a European style round two pole plug (German standard).

contact information

1、 Alarm, first aid, fire alarm hotline: 112

2、 Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 0040-21-3192108/3192125

website: http://www.mae.ro

3、 Ministry of the Interior: 0040-21-3037080

website: http://www.mai.gov.ro

4、 Immigration Office: 0040-21-4109940

website: http://igi.mai.gov.ro

5、 Police Headquarters: 0040-21-2082525

website: http://www.politiaromana.ro

6、 Border Police Headquarters: 0040-21-9590

website: http://www.politiadefrontiera.ro