Czechia→Romania
Czechia to Romania
Do I need a visa for Romania?
A Czech tourist does not need a visa or any travel authorisation to enter Romania for stays of up to 90 days on one entry. This short-stay permission does not allow paid work or study.
Romania is now a Schengen member; routine border checks have been abolished at air, sea and land crossings.
Which documents do I need?
You may enter Romania on a valid Czech passport or on your Czech national identity card. An identity card is valid only for its holder; children listed on a parent’s card are not covered and must have their own document.
A Czech driving licence and a Czech temporary passport are not accepted as travel documents for entry on this route.
Are vaccinations required for Romania?
No vaccinations are required or recommended for this tourist route to Romania.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
A single entry permits a stay of up to 90 days. This short-stay entry is for tourism and similar visits only and does not permit paid work or study.
If you intend to remain longer than 90 days you must register with the immigration authorities and meet the stated purposes for longer stays; registration is handled by the General Inspectorate for Immigration.
Can children travel on this route?
Every child travelling must have their own passport or national identity card. Travellers under 18 should carry a letter of parental consent when travelling with one parent.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended for your visit but it is not a condition of entry to Romania. EU visitors may use the European Health Insurance Card for necessary medical care; this card does not cover all costs such as repatriation, so commercial insurance is advised for those risks.
Frequently asked questions
Can I travel on my Czech ID card or do I need a passport?
You may use a Czech national identity card to enter Romania for this tourist trip; a Czech passport also works. The identity card only counts for its holder: each child must travel with their own passport or identity card.
How long can I remain in Romania as a tourist?
Romanian authorities allow a Czech tourist to stay up to 90 days on one entry. This permission does not allow paid work or study.
Will I need to prove I have enough money?
You will not be asked to show bank statements or other proof of funds when entering Romania as a Czech tourist.
Do I need travel or health insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended for your trip but Romanian authorities do not make it a condition of entry. The European Health Insurance Card covers necessary medical care while in Romania, but does not cover repatriation or some other costs.
What documents do children need?
Children under 18 must have their own passport or identity card and should carry a letter of parental consent when travelling with one parent.
Can I use a temporary passport or my driving licence to get in?
A Czech temporary passport and a driving licence are not accepted as travel documents for entry to Romania; bring a valid passport or a national identity card instead.
Will I need to fill in an arrival card or register on arrival?
No arrival registration or entry card is required for a Czech tourist staying up to 90 days; there are no arrival forms to complete on this route.
What if my passport is lost or stolen while I'm in Romania?
If you lose your travel document while in Romania, contact the nearest Czech embassy; the embassy can issue a replacement travel document for a one-time return to the Czech Republic.
What happens if I want to stay longer than 90 days?
If you decide to stay in Romania for longer than 90 days you must register with the immigration authorities and meet the listed purposes; registration for longer stays is done at the General Inspectorate for Immigration (Inspectoratul General pentru Imigrări).
Are there border checks between the Czech Republic and Romania?
Romania is now in the Schengen area; routine border checks at air, sea and land crossings have ended, so standard Schengen travel rules apply when you travel to Romania.
Can I apply for my entry permission at the Czech embassy in Romania?
The Czech embassy and consular services in Romania can help with consular matters such as lost passports; they are listed on the embassy website for consular help, not as an application route for entry permissions.
Will my European Health Insurance Card cover me?
For medical care during short visits, use your European Health Insurance Card for necessary treatment. Because EHIC does not cover everything (for example, repatriation), you should consider commercial travel insurance for those risks.
Where do I get the visa?
No application is required for this short tourist entry — you board with your passport or national identity card and receive the 90-day permission on entry. For consular assistance (for example, replacement travel documents) Romania and the Czech Republic maintain diplomatic and consular contacts; the Czech embassy’s website is available for consular help but is not an application route for entry permissions.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 31, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your travel document
Any one of these is accepted: passport or ID card.
- 2Travelling with a child
No Special Requirement and Letter of Parental Consent
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Romania — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
Open the guide
More about Romania
Europe
- Capital
- Bucharest
- Currency
- Romanian Leu (RON)
- Known for
- Dracula, Carpathian Mountains, Medieval castles
- Food
- Sarmale, Mămăligă, Mici