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Romania passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Romania passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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118Visa-free
28eVisa
34Visa on arrival
18Visa required

Romania passport at a glance

With a Romania passport you can enter 118 destinations visa-free and 34 with a visa on arrival, so 152 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 28 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 18 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Romania

Do Romania passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Romania passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa-free (180 days)
GermanyVisa-free
CanadaeVisa
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa-free (90 days)
ChinaVisa-free (30 days)
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free (90 days)
TurkeyVisa-free (90 days)
ThailandVisa-free (60 days)
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaeVisa

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Romania passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa13161510
Asia241674
Europe43010
North America19121
Oceania10031
South America9102

Longest visa-free stays

Where Romania passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 118
eVisa 28
Visa on arrival 34
Visa required 18

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Romania passport holders visit without a visa?

Romania passport holders can visit 118 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan and others. Adding the 34 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 152 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Romania passport holders?

34 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Romania passport holders, including Indonesia, Egypt, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Qatar, Oman, Jordan and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Romania passport holders travel with an eVisa?

28 destinations let Romania passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including South Africa, Kenya, Vietnam, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, Azerbaijan and others.

Do Romania passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Romania passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Romania passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Romania passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 180 days for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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