Romania→United Arab Emirates
Romania to United Arab Emirates
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 must carry a notarised letter of parental consent and a copy of a parent's passport when travelling to the United Arab Emirates.
What should I do before I travel?
Check your Romanian passport expiry date and make sure it is valid for at least six months beyond your planned date of entry to the United Arab Emirates.
Have a confirmed return flight and your hotel booking ready to show if asked at the border. Carry evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
Consider buying travel insurance for the trip; it is recommended but not required for entry.
What happens at the border?
On arrival you must complete arrival registration at the border.
Immigration officers may ask to see your passport, proof of a return flight, proof of hotel booking and evidence of sufficient funds for the duration of your stay. You should be prepared to present those documents.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to travel to the UAE?
Romanian citizens do not need a visa to enter the United Arab Emirates for tourist stays of up to 90 days.
How long must my passport be valid?
Your Romanian passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry into the United Arab Emirates.
What travel document do I need?
You must travel on a passport; a passport is the accepted travel document for entry to the United Arab Emirates.
Will immigration ask for proof of funds, tickets or hotel bookings?
You may be asked at the border to show that you have enough funds for your stay, a confirmed return flight, and proof of hotel booking.
Do I need any vaccinations before travel?
No vaccinations are mandatory for entry to the United Arab Emirates; there are no recorded recommendations listed in the verified facts.
Do I have to buy travel insurance to enter the UAE?
Travel insurance is recommended for travel to the United Arab Emirates but it is not a condition of entry.
What if I want to stay more than 90 days?
If you plan to stay longer than 90 days you will need to obtain a visa for the United Arab Emirates.
What documents does a minor need to enter the UAE?
Travellers under 18 must carry a notarised letter of parental consent and a copy of a parent's passport when travelling to the United Arab Emirates.
Do I need to register on arrival?
You will complete arrival registration at the border on entry to the United Arab Emirates.
Can I contact the UAE embassy or consulate from Romania if I need help?
There is a United Arab Emirates diplomatic presence in Romania, so any necessary consular application or assistance can be handled without leaving Romania.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 10, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- 2Carry proof of funds for your stay
Money for the Stay and Proof of Return Flight and Proof of Hotel Booking and Flight Back
- 3Complete the arrival registration
At the border
- 4Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent with Notary and Copy of Parent's 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: United Arab Emirates — 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 know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
Open the guide
More about United Arab Emirates
Asia
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Currency
- UAE Dirham (AED)
- Known for
- Luxury shopping, Modern architecture, Desert safaris
- Food
- Shawarma, Al Harees, Machboos