Poland→Romania
Poland to Romania
Do I need a visa for Romania?
Polish citizens do not need a visa or any travel authorisation to enter Romania for a tourist trip; you board with your travel document only.
This tourist entry does not permit paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
You may enter Romania with a valid Polish passport, a Polish national identity card or a temporary passport.
Electronic documents in the mObywatel app are not accepted for crossing Romania’s border, and a driving licence is not accepted as a travel document.
Are vaccinations required for Romania?
No vaccinations are required to enter Romania on this route, and the official guidance lists no recommended vaccinations for tourists.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
The permitted length of stay for this route is not specified here.
No arrival registration or entry card is required for tourist arrivals on this route.
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 need only one of the accepted travel documents (passport, national identity card or temporary passport) to enter; no parental-consent letters or extra paperwork are required.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended for visitors to Romania but it is not a condition of entry.
You should obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EKUZ) from the National Health Fund before travel to access public medical care in emergencies; the official guidance also recommends additional private insurance covering extended treatment and medical transport.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my national ID card or driving licence to enter?
You may use a valid Polish passport, a Polish national identity card, or a temporary passport to enter Romania; an EU/Polish driving licence will not be accepted as a travel document at the border.
Is there an arrival form or online registration I must complete?
Romania does not require an arrival card or online entry registration for tourist arrivals on this route.
Will I need to show proof of funds at the border?
You will not be asked to show proof of funds, such as cash, bank statements or similar, when entering Romania on this route.
How valid must my passport or ID be?
The travel document must be valid at the time you cross the border into Romania; that is the rule the Romanian border authorities apply.
Can I use the digital ID in the mObywatel app to cross the border?
Electronic documents stored in the mObywatel app are not accepted as travel documents for crossing into Romania; carry a physical passport, national ID card or a temporary passport.
Do I have to buy travel insurance to enter Romania?
Travel insurance is recommended for tourists visiting Romania but it is not a condition of entry; you should consider coverage for extended treatment and medical transport.
How do I access public medical care in Romania if I fall ill?
Obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EKUZ) from the National Health Fund before travel so you can access public medical care for emergencies while in Romania.
What documents do children need to enter Romania?
Children and other travellers under 18 only need one of the accepted travel documents (passport, national identity card or temporary passport); no parental consent letters or extra paperwork are required for entry.
What if my passport is damaged or nearly full?
If your passport is damaged or missing blank pages, Romanian border officers may refuse entry; carry an accepted, undamaged travel document when you travel.
Where can I get consular help while still in Poland?
If you need consular help while in Poland, Romanian consular services are available through Romania’s embassy or consulates in Poland; the embassy website is listed for consular information, not for applying for entry permission.
Can I work or study in Romania on this visit?
Romanians do not permit paid work or study on the tourist entry described here; this entry is for tourism only.
Do I have to register with local authorities after I arrive?
There is no requirement to register your arrival with Romanian authorities on this route; no arrival registration is required for tourists.
Where do I get the visa?
No permission or pre‑travel application is required for this tourist entry, so there is nowhere to apply for an entry visa or authorisation.
Romania maintains an embassy and consular services in Poland; the embassy website is available for consular help and information, not for applying for an entry permission.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 5, 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, ID card, or temporary passport.
- Travel insurance
Not required to enter, but treatment is charged to visitors — worth a policy that covers repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Romania — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Read our travel guides
Local know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
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