Passport and visa

Romania has been part of the Schengen area since 2025, Romania is part of the Schengen cooperation. However, you may be asked to identify yourself during your trip, so never travel without a valid travel document such as a passport or national ID card. A Swedish/EU citizen can stay in Romania for up to 90 days without a special permit, but for stays of more than three months you must register. For minor Swedish citizens, no special entry permit is required. However, airlines have different rules regarding unaccompanied minors. Keep in mind that entry regulations can change at short notice, so you should always find out the latest information at www.swedenabroad.com before you travel.

Weather and climate

Romania has a temperate continental climate, with 4 distinct seasons. Spring usually starts in March (about 15°C). Summer can get really hot (about 25°C in June, 30-35°C in July and August). Autumn starts in September and can be very mild, with a pleasant warmth (about 20°C), but the heat subsides towards the end of October (about 10-15°C). Winter starts in December and ends in February. Winters are shorter and often a little milder than Scandinavian winters. Snowfall usually occurs in January. The temperature usually stays constant around a few degrees below zero, but it can sometimes drop to -20°C in some places in the mountains.

Telephone and internet

The country code is 40.

Romania is part of the EU and therefore the prices for calling there should be the same as at home in Sweden. However, keep in mind that it can be expensive to both make and receive calls on your mobile phone when you are abroad. Contact your mobile operator for pricing and more information. It may be a good idea to turn off the data traffic and voicemail function, if your phone has these options, as otherwise there may be expensive additional costs. Access to wi-fi is usually available in hotels, restaurants and sometimes even in our partners' buses. Romania boasts high-speed broadband, but it may be the case in some hotels that the wi-fi is not as fast as at home.

Electricity

Romania has 230 volts of voltage and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. In hotels, public environments or in private homes the same type of electrical outlet is used as in Sweden, no adapter is needed for Swedish travelers.

Best travel period

During spring/early summer (April – June) and autumn (September – October) the weather is most pleasant, but sun trips during the summer months can also be enjoyable, as well as ski trips during the winter months.

Vaccination

Language

Romanian is the official language of Romania and Transylvania. However, there is a large part of the population, especially in western Transylvania, who speaks Hungarian. In the Sibiu and Brasov areas, German is also spoken. As a tourist, you can easily get by if you speak English, German or Spanish.

Currency & tips

In Romania, the currency is called Lei (RON). Most restaurants and shops take cards. There are plenty of ATMs around the country. However, you should have some banknotes ready for tips, as it is expected from restaurant staff, guides and drivers.