Romanian Passport Visa-Free Countries List

Information about Romanian passport

The Romanian Passport ranks 16th in the global passport ranking. It is one of the best passports in the world in terms of mobility score. Currently, Romanian passport holders can enter 110 countries visa-free.

Romanian citizens can also get a visa on arrival in 34 countries. Moreover, 34 countries issue an online visa to Romanians.

Overall, Romanian passport holders can visit many countries without attending an embassy, including all European countries.

As this passport enables such freedom of movement, many people want to obtain it. A person can get a Romanian passport by acquiring Romanian citizenship first - by birth, adoption, repatriation, or request.

Romanians can have exciting experience in visa-free countries 

Traveling to a new country can be an exciting and enriching experience, and visa-free travel provides access to many destinations. You are able to see many beautiful and exciting sites you wouldn't visit otherwise.

In addition, traveling without a visa can sometimes be seen as an act of trust on the part of the country. By allowing visitors in without requiring a visa, they are essentially saying that they trust you and believe that you will respect their laws and customs.

This will make the communication will locals better and easier, and you'll be able to get more profound knowledge about the culture and traditions of the countries you visit.

How to get Romanian citizenship and passport 

Citizenship in Romania can be acquired in four ways:

1. Birth - all children whose parents are Romanian citizens acquire citizenship at birth;
2. Adoption - any child legally adopted by Romanian citizens is granted citizenship;
3. Repatriation - a person who has lost Romanian citizenship can acquire it again;
4. Request - a foreign citizen or a person without citizenship can qualify by inclusion if they:
   • was born in Romania and currently reside there;
   • has resided in Romania for at least eight years;
   • has resided in the country and been married to a Romanian citizen for at least five years.

To apply for a Romanian passport, a person should visit the website of the Romanian Ministry of Interior (if in Romania) or the website of the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (if abroad) and present the required documents.

A person residing not in Romania must submit the passport application personally to the Romanian General Direction for Passports or to the nearest Romanian Consulate.

The benefits of visa-free countries for Romanians 

Visa-free access is a great opportunity for Romanian citizens, as it has some significant benefits:

• they don't have to deal with any visa application hassle, such as attending an office, filling out the forms, or attaching additional documents;
• they don't need to cover the visa fee and can spend that money on the trip instead;
• it offers a sense of freedom and spontaneity that is not always possible when a person needs to get a visa in advance;
• when they able to just pack your bags and go, it results in a much more enjoyable and relaxed trip.

110 Romanian passport visa-free countries

Visa-free countries with a Romanian passport

• Albania (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Andorra (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Antigua and Barbuda
• Argentina
• Armenia
• Austria (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Bahamas
• Barbados
• Belarus
• Belgium (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Belize
• Bosnia and Herzegovina (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Botswana
• Brazil
• Brunei
• Bulgaria (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Cape Verde
• Chile
• Colombia
• Costa Rica
• Croatia
• Cyprus
• Czech Republic (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Denmark (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Dominica
• Dominican Republic
• Ecuador
• El Salvador
• Estonia (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Fiji
• Finland (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• France (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Gambia
• Georgia (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Germany (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Greece (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Grenada
• Guatemala
• Haiti
• Honduras
• Hungary (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Iceland (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Indonesia
• Ireland (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Israel
• Italy (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Japan
• Kazakhstan
• Kiribati
• Kyrgyzstan
• Latvia (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Liechtenstein (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Lithuania (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Luxembourg (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Malaysia
• Malta (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Marshall Islands
• Mauritius
• Mexico
• Micronesia
• Moldova (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Monaco (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Montenegro (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Morocco
• Netherlands (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Nicaragua
• North Macedonia (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Norway (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Palau
• Panama
• Paraguay
• Peru
• Philippines
• Poland (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Portugal (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Qatar
• Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Saint Lucia
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• Samoa
• San Marino (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• São Tomé and Príncipe
• Senegal
• Serbia (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Seychelles
• Singapore
• Slovakia (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Slovenia (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Solomon Islands
• South Korea
• Spain (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Sweden (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Switzerland (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Tanzania
• Timor-Leste
• Togo
• Tonga
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Tunisia
• Turkey
• Tuvalu
• Ukraine
• United Arab Emirates
• United Kingdom
• Uruguay
• Uzbekistan
• Vanuatu
• Vatican City (only with a valid Romanian identity card)
• Venezuela
• Zambia

Moreover, Romanian citizens can get a visa on arrival in 34 countries and apply for an eVisa to the same number of countries - 34. 

Visa on arrival countries

• Bahrain
• Bangladesh
• Benin
• Bolivia
• Cambodia
• Comoros
• Egypt
• Gabon
• Guinea-Bissau
• Iran
• Jamaica
• Jordan
• Kenya
• Kuwait
• Laos
• Lebanon
• Madagascar
• Malawi
• Maldives
• Mauritania
• Mongolia
• Mozambique
• Namibia
• Nepal
• Papua New Guinea
• Rwanda
• Saudi Arabia
• Sierra Leone
• Somalia
• Sri Lanka
• Tajikistan
• Thailand
• Uganda
• Zimbabwe

Electronic visa countries

• Angola
• Australia
• Azerbaijan
• Bahrain
• Benin
• Cambodia
• Canada (electronic travel authorization)
• Côte d'Ivoire
• Djibouti
• Egypt
• Ethiopia
• Gabon
• Guinea
• Guinea-Bissau
• India
• Kenya
• Kuwait
• Laos
• Lesotho
• Madagascar
• Malawi
• Myanmar
• New Zealand (electronic travel authorization)
• Oman
• Pakistan
• Papua New Guinea
• Russia
• Rwanda
• Saudi Arabia
• South Sudan
• Sri Lanka
• Suriname
• Uganda
• Vietnam

FAQ

How to know if your destination is a visa-free country?

Check a visa-free country list and see if your destination is present there.

Your destination is not a visa-free country - what to do next?

If your destination is a country requiring a visa, you should check the extended entry requirements to find out which visa type you need.

Things to know before traveling to non-visa-free countries

Traveling to non-visa-free countries requires more effort, but these tips will help you to make the process smoother:

• find out all the entry requirements and apply for a visa in advance to have an approved visa on time even in case of some issues;
• if you are eligible not only for a regular visa but also for an online visa, the easiest option for you is to apply for an online visa as you can do it from home at any time;
• be sure that your passport is valid and stays effective for at least six months before the planned date of arrival;
• make the printed copies of required documents;
• be ready that officials may ask you some questions at the entry points.

Is it important to research the different visa requirements of each country before traveling?

It's important to research the visa requirements of each destination you intend to visit, as the failure to comply with these requirements could result in being denied entry into the country.