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Remember to pack all your documents, medications and most important items
in your hand luggage in case of the unlikely event that the remainder
of your baggage is delayed in transit.
Visa requirements
European Union nationals no longer need visas to enter Romania . There is
a time limit on your stay in Romania as a tourist without a visa, which
is currently 90 days. Remember that your passport must be valid for at least
another six months from date when you enter Romania , with a free page for
your entry stamp.
Currency
The Romanian currency is called the Lei (plural) and Leu (singular). The
RON is available in paper denominations of 1, 5, 10 and 50. One Euro is
worth about 3.5 RON. Coins are available as 5, 10 and 50 bani.
ALWAYS change money at official kiosks and bureaux or in banks. NEVER
change money with black market touts or with anyone else who approaches
you on the street.
Laws
1) Possession and use of all types of soft and hard drugs is illegal.
Severe penalties apply, including heavy fines and imprisonment. Checks
are made at entry points into Romania , and travellers with illegal drugs
are likely to be apprehended.
2) If you require any medication not recognisable as proprietary, you
should bring a copy of the prescription document or a note from your doctor
stating that the item is required to treat a medical condition.
3) In Romania you are obliged to carry your passport with you at all times.
(In practice you will not need to carry your passport when out riding,
when it can remain with your baggage.)
4) If you drive to Romania, check what documents and insurance you are required
to have. Remember that a zero blood alcohol limit applies, and that severe
penalties exist for driving under the influence of alcohol.
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