You need a visa for Romania if you have a Russian passport

Entry requirements for Russian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Russian passport holders entering Romania as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

• Required

  Mandatory travel health insurance

  Travelers must have travel health insurance when visiting Romania. Insurance should cover at least EUR 30,000.00, be valid in all Schengen countries, and cover the entire duration of stay.

  Romania Ministry of Foreign Affairs Last checked 2026-08-07
• Required

  Travelers require a passport valid for at least 3 months after the traveler exits Romania

  Travelers need a valid passport to enter Romania. The traveler's passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the traveler's arrival date and remain valid for at least 3 months after the traveler's departure from Romania.

  European Union Last checked 2026-08-07
• May be required

  Additional requirements may apply for minors

  Travelers under the age of 18 years traveling to Romania may be required to provide additional documents or details when they are traveling unaccompanied, traveling with a parent or guardian who has a different surname, or traveling in groups. See the source for more details.

  Ministry of Foreign Affairs Romania Last checked 2026-08-07
• May be required

  Entry/Exit System (EES) new digital passport control at European borders

  The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is a new digital border process for non-EU nationals traveling for a short stay (up to 90 days within 180 days). No advance action is required. Travelers should allow additional time at passport control, especially during busy travel seasons. At passport control, travelers provide a facial photo and/or fingerprints. Passports are no longer stamped. Self-service kiosks may be available at some airports and border entries.

  • This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals; -Nationals of Andorra, Monaco, and San Marino; -Holders of Vatican City or Holy See passports; -Holders of residence permits or long-stay visas; -Family members of EU nationals holding a residence card; -UK nationals and family members holding valid Brexit Withdrawal Agreement residence documents issued by their host EU member state. Check the source for more details and a full list of exemptions.
  Entry/Exit System Last checked 2026-08-07
• Not required

  Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Romania

  Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Romania.

  Last checked 2026-08-07
• Not required

  Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

  Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Romania.

  Last checked 2026-08-07
• May be required

  Transit visa may be required

  Travelers do not need a transit visa if staying in the airport's international area with destination outside the Schengen Area.

  • Travelers must present an onward ticket or an entry visa to a third country. Travelers should contact their airline to check if transit is permitted through the airport listed on their itinerary. Only certain airlines may allow travelers to transit without a visa through certain airports. Check the source for more details on airport-specific conditions and transit facilities.
  Last checked 2026-08-07
• May be required

  Entry requirements for traveling with pets (dogs and cats)

  Travelers should check with their airline for pet transport requirements before traveling, as policies differ. Dogs and cats traveling into the EU from outside the EU must meet entry requirements that vary by country of origin. Pets must be microchipped and vaccinated against rabies. Additional requirements may apply depending on where travel originates. Travelers can check the specific requirements for their country of origin on the EU government's pet travel page. Travelers bringing other animals should check the national rules of their destination country directly.

  EU Pet Entry Requirements Last checked 2026-08-07

A look at Romania

Romania visa requirements by passport