Romania

• Language(s): Romanian
• Capital City: Bucharest
• Local Time: From 28 Mar 04 to 30 Oct 04 GMT +3, From 31 Oct 04 to 26 Mar 05 GMT +2
• Currency: Leu (ROL 1 = 100 Bani)
• Notes: ROL: 1,000, 5,000, 10,000, 50,000, 100,00, 500,000, 1,000,000
• Coins: ROL: 100, 500, 1,000, 5,000
• Dialling Code: 40
• Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz

Passport & Visa Info
The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate.

Passports
Required by all.

Passport Validity: Passports must be valid 6 months after date of return.

Visas
The following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Nationals of Romania.
2) For stays up to 90 days in a semester by citizens of:
a) United Kingdom.

• Bucharest Otopeni International (OTP)
• Traian Vuia Timisoara Intl (TSR)

Romania has undergone profound political and economic changes since the 1989 revolution and is in a period of economic transition. Most tourist facilities, while being upgraded, have not yet reached Western European standards.

CRIME: Most crimes in Romania are non-violent and non-confrontational.

MEDICAL FACILITIES: Medical care in Romania is not up to Western standards, and basic medical supplies are limited, especially outside major cities.

Arthropod borne diseases:

• None

Climate: Continental climate with warm summers and cold snowy winters. Rainfall is usually quite low except in the mountains and spring and summer are the wettest seasons. The weather is changeable throughout the year although there is usually an abrupt change from winter to summer and a short spring.

Clothing: Lightweights in summer, medium to heavyweights for winter with light rainwear recommended throughout the year.