Romania
Travel restrictions
The Government of Romania implemented non-European Economic Area (EEA) travel requirements reflecting the Council of the European Union’s (EU’s) June 30th 2020 recommendations.
Based on the criteria and conditions set out in the recommendation, as from July 1st, member states should start lifting the travel restrictions at the external borders for residents of the following third countries: Algeria, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Montenegro, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, Serbia, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay & China, subject to confirmation of reciprocity
The National Centre for monitoring and control of transmissible diseases recommends 14-day self isolation for all, asymptomatic visitors arriving in Romania from Covid-19 affected areas.
Effective April 2nd, 2021, visitors and Romanian citizens arriving from the following countries: Andorra, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bermuda, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius & Saba, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Hungary, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo, Kuweit, Lebanon, Luxembourg,
Monaco, Montenegro, The Netherlands, Northern Macedonia, Palestina, Paraguay, Poland, Republic of Moldova, San Marino, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovenia, South Africa, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, Uruguay, Wallis & Futuna must enter 14 days self-quarantine.
Duration of self-quarantine for visitors that can show proof of a negative RT-PCR Covid test
will be 10 days.
The self-quarantine regulation does not apply to visitors that have been vaccinated
at least ten days before date of entry into Romania as well as to children 3 years-old or younger.
Measures taken by the government
The Romanian Government decided to extend the state of alert by 30 days starting July 15th 2020. This was later extended to April 30th, 2021.
The state of alert establishes the following measures:
- Mandatory wearing of “protection masks” in closed public spaces, stores, public transportation, and at the workplace.
- Opening of hotels, small commercial centers, groceries, cleaners, opticians, and stores with direct access to the outside;
On July 18th 2020, the Government of Romania passed a law authorizing the government to direct individuals into quarantine or home isolation.
Due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases, the Government of Romania announced additional restrictions that will remain in place for 30 days beginning March 14th, 2021 and are subject to being renewed:
- Masks covering the mouth and nose are mandatory nationwide in indoor and outdoor public areas for individuals who have reached the age of five and above;
- Teleworking or staggered hours for employees;
- All schools will close and move to online;
- Public and private parties are banned;
- Stores will only open from 05am to 9pm, with the exception of food delivery, pharmacies, and gas stations.
- Nighttime curfew from 10pm to 05am.
Testing
The list of accredited facilities in Romania certified for RT-PCT COVID-19 testing can be found on the website of the Romanian Ministry of Health at http://www.ms.ro/centre-testare/
These facilities will prioritize tests for hospitalized patients, individuals suspected of being infected with COVID-19 and individuals who are in a high risk group. Depending on their availability, they may perform testing on demand and may set the cost of the tests performed on demand.
The cost of COVID-19 testing on demand varies between $70 – $100 and is paid for by you. Test results are delivered by email and text message.
Emergency number (related to COVID-19) while visiting the country
The official Romanian toll-free number for COVID-19 information (in Romanian) is 0800800358.
Source:
US Embassy in Romania https://ro.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
Published on April 12th 2021 (checked on April 14th 2021)
RomaniaTourism.com - Romania Travel Advisory http://romaniatourism.com/travel-advisory.html
Published on April 14th 2021 (checked on April 14th 2021)
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