Travel advice for Romania.

Here you will find important tips and useful information for Romania.

Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Swiss francs (CHF)

  • For ATM cash withdrawals

  • For cashless payments in shops, restaurants, hotels, and online

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Banknotes

in local currency

  • For minor expenses on arrival in country of destination

Local currency / ISO Code

Leu RON

Further Information

Credit cards

 

  • Payment by credit card is relatively common. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.

  • Use credit card with caution. Unauthorized use is widespread.

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Practical Information:

Capital

Bucharest (Bucuresti)

National language

Official language

Romanian

Language capabilities

French, English, German and Hungarian

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Bukarest, Str. Grigore Alexandrescu 16-20, Etage 4
Tel. +40 21 206 16 00

Time difference with Switzerland

+ 1h

Other information

This country is in an active earthquake zone.

Security

  • Observe elementary safety precautions.

  • Avoid nighttime driving.

Health situation
  • Do not drink tap water.

  • Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.

Driving
  • Swiss driver's license accepted for car rentals if obtained at least 2 years previously, varies by rental company.

  • Minimum age for car rentals: 24 (varies by rental company).

  • CH sticker, first-aid kit, bright signal jacket, fire extinguisher and breakdown triangle mandatory.

  • Headlights must be on even during the day.

  • Blood alcohol limit: 0.0 ‰.

Opening hours

Banks

9.00 - 14.00/15.00 h (Mon - Fri)

Stores

8.00 - 20.00/21.00 h (Mon - Fri)
8.00 - 14.00 h (Sat)

Travel documents for Swiss citizens

Passport still valid 6 months or more after end of stay or valid ID card, return or onward travel ticket and proof of sufficient funds for stays up to 3 months.

Voltage

220 volt; 2-pronged round plug / adapter required for 3-pronged plug

Country code for calling Switzerland

00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

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Important

While every precaution has been taken to verify the information provided, Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of Country Information. Swiss Bankers therefore shall not be held liable for any damage or loss sustained in connection with any errors or omissions contained therein.

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