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Australian citizens can enter Romania for tourism or business purposes for short stays without a visa. Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond your intended departure date from the Schengen area.

Key facts

For Australian passport holders, tourism or short business trips.

You may need a visa if…

• While Romania is in the EU, it is not yet fully part of the Schengen area for border control purposes as of early 2026, though this is expected to change.
• The 90-day visa-free period applies to the entire Schengen area, which you would also be utilising if transiting through other Schengen countries.
• For stays longer than 90 days, or for purposes other than tourism/business (e.g., work, study), a visa is required.
• Ensure your passport has at least two blank pages for entry and exit stamps.
• Future implementation of ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) will require Australian citizens to obtain an authorisation prior to travel to the Schengen area, expected to be mandatory from mid-2025 onwards. Romania will likely require ETIAS once fully integrated into Schengen.
• Always check the latest travel advisories before departure as regulations can change.

Before you travel

• ✓Ensure your passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen area and issued within the last 10 years.
• ✓Book your return or onward ticket.
• ✓Arrange travel insurance that covers your entire trip.
• ✓Have proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay (e.g., bank statements, credit cards).
• ✓Familiarise yourself with the Schengen 90/180-day rule.
• ✓Check for any current travel advisories or health requirements for Romania.

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