British citizens: other nationalities, please contact us.
From November 2024, the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES) will start for all non-EU nationals travelling in or out of the Schengen area.
The EES is a digital border system which registers non-EU visitors travelling into the Schengen area instead of stamping their passports.
You will need to have your fingerprints and your photo taken when entering and exiting the Schengen area.
Visas
The rules for travelling or working in European countries changed on 1 January 2021:
- you can travel to countries in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. This applies if you travel as a tourist, to visit family or friends, to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events, or for short-term studies or training.
- if you are travelling to Norway and other Schengen countries without a visa, make sure your whole visit is within the 90-day limit. Visits to Schengen countries within the previous 180 days before you travel count towards your 90 days.
At border control for Romania, you may need to:
- show a return or onward ticket
- show you have enough money for your stay, and
- use separate lanes from EU, EEA and Swiss citizens when queueing
- Your passport may be stamped on entry and exit.
Passport validity from 1 January 2021
From 1 January 2021, you must have at least 6 months left on an adult or child passport to travel to most countries in Europe (not including Ireland).
If you renewed your current passport before the previous one expired, extra months may have been added to its expiry date. Any extra months on your passport over 10 years may not count towards the 6 months needed.
Check your passport is valid for travel before you book your trip. You will need to renew your passport before travelling if you do not have enough time left on your passport.
Addresses of consulates
Ambassade de France à l'étranger
13-15 Strada Biserica Amzei
BP 143
010392 Bucarest
Tél. : 40] (21) 303 10 00
Fax : 40] (21) 303 10 90
Ambassade en France
5-7, rue de l'Exposition
75343 PARIS CEDEX 07
Tél. : 01 47 05 10 46/27 55
Fax : 01 45 56 97 47
secretariat@amb-roumanie.fr / sconsulara@amb-roumanie.fr
Embassy of Romania in London
Arundel House
4 Palace Green
W84QD London
Tél. : +44 20 7937 8069
Fax :
Ambassade de Roumanie
Rue Gabrielle 105
1180 Bruxelles
Tél. : +32 (0) 2 345 26 80
Fax : +32 (0) 2 346 23 45
secretariat@roumanieamb.be
Ambassade de Roumanie
Kirchenfeldstrasse 78
3005 Berne
Tél. : 031/352 53 00
Fax : 031/352 64 55
ambasada@roamb.ch
UK Citizens: A UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) gives you the right to access state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in the European Union (EU).
https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/apply-for-a-free-uk-global-health-insurance-card-ghic/
Travellers should be up to date with routine vaccination courses and boosters as recommended in the UK. These vaccinations include for example measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and diphtheria-tetanus-polio vaccine.
It’s important to take out appropriate travel insurance for your needs. A GHIC or EHIC is not an alternative to travel insurance and you should have both before you travel. It does not cover all health-related costs, for example, medical repatriation, ongoing medical treatment and non-urgent treatment.
If you need emergency medical assistance during your trip, dial 112 and ask for an ambulance. If you are referred to a medical facility for treatment you should contact your insurance/medical assistance company immediately.