Romania
VERIFIED · MAY 202622 ENTRIESOTHER
Romania is in Other. Review the laws below before your trip — every entry has a source link, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
EU member; full Schengen since January 2025. Drug penalties strict. Bear-encounter rules in Carpathians. Drone use needs permit. Anti-corruption enforcement active.
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- Romania uses the leu (RON), not the euro — eurozone accession is pending.
- Anti-corruption (DNA / Anti-Corruption Directorate) is active — petty bribery attempts at borders or to police can backfire.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Romania entered Schengen for air and sea borders in March 2024 and full Schengen (land borders) in January 2025.
- Drink-driving limit is 0.0% — even small amounts criminal.
- Brown bear encounters in the Carpathians are common; specific rules apply (no feeding, no approach).
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.