Romania
Romania bridges Latin heritage and Balkan influences, with Carpathian peaks, painted monasteries, and a capital alive with contrasts.
Overview
Bucharest’s boulevards and Transylvania’s fortified churches reflect a country where tradition and modernity intersect. The Romanian language ties together a landscape of mountain passes, sunflower fields, and the winding Danube Delta, each region offering its own cultural imprint.
At a glance
Languages
- Romanian(Official)
- Armenian(Recognized)
- German(Recognized)
- Hungarian(Recognized)
- Russian(Recognized)
- Serbian(Recognized)
- Slovak(Recognized)
- Tatar(Recognized)
- Turkish(Recognized)
- Ukrainian(Recognized)
Population19,053,815
CurrencyRomanian Leu (RON)
1 RON = 0.2220 USD
1 USD = 4.5040 RON
Popular places
Romania
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially much less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerWeaker local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
Quality of Life IndexStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
Healthcare IndexMixedSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
Crime IndexLowSource category: Crime | 2026 | Crime index (100 = highest crime)
Safety IndexGenerally favorableSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
Pollution IndexModerateSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
Traffic IndexHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Entry requirements
Visa and residency reference data is available for EU Blue Card, Work (Employer-Sponsored), Family Reunification, and 1 more.
EU Blue Card
European Commission Immigration Portal EU Blue Card route for highly qualified non-EU workers in Romania.
- Employer-sponsored only
- Path to residency
Work (Employer-Sponsored)
- Employed Worker Residence Permit
European Commission Immigration Portal route for non-EU citizens who want to work in Romania as employed workers.
- Employer-sponsored only
- Path to residency
Family Reunification
European Commission Immigration Portal family reunification route for eligible non-EU family members joining a sponsor in Romania.
Self-Employment
Languages
- Romanian(Official)
- Armenian(Recognized)
- German(Recognized)
- Hungarian(Recognized)
- Russian(Recognized)
- Serbian(Recognized)
- Slovak(Recognized)
- Tatar(Recognized)
- Turkish(Recognized)
- Ukrainian(Recognized)
Sources
- Country language reference
Safety
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Romania.
Canada
Take normal security precautions
Advisory effective · Verified
Take normal security precautions in Romania.
United Kingdom
No destination-wide FCDO travel warning
Advisory effective · Verified
FCDO travel advice currently has no destination-wide warning for Romania. Review the full FCDO travel advice before travelling, including safety, entry, health, and insurance guidance.
United States
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Advisory effective · Verified
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory Summary Exercise normal precautions in Romania. Romania has moderate seismic activity and a history of strong earthquakes. Bucharest faces the highest risk. If you decide to travel to Romania: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for Romania. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for Romania. Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist. We highly
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