Romania→Italy
Romania to Italy
Do I need a visa for Italy?
A Romanian citizen does not need a visa or any travel authorisation to enter Italy for a tourist stay. One entry permits a stay of up to 90 days. This short-stay permission does not allow paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
You may enter Italy on an ordinary Romanian passport or on a Romanian national identity card (including the electronic ID card). A driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route.
Are vaccinations required for Italy?
No vaccinations are required for entry to Italy at this time. You may consult public-health travel advice before you go, but there are no mandatory vaccines for this route.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
One entry permits a stay of up to 90 days. The short-stay entry does not permit paid work or study.
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 need only an ordinary Romanian passport or a Romanian national identity card to enter Italy; no additional parental-consent letters or notarised permissions are required for minors on this route.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel medical insurance is a condition of entry to Italy. The Italian guidance recommends having cover that includes medical costs and repatriation; the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is also recommended to access state-provided healthcare during your temporary stay, but it does not replace the required travel insurance.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my national ID or driving licence to enter Italy?
A Romanian national identity card or an ordinary Romanian passport are both accepted for travel to Italy. Driving licences and temporary passports are not accepted for entry on this route.
Do I have to have travel insurance?
Travel insurance is a condition of entry to Italy; you must have insurance that covers medical costs. The Italian authorities recommend cover that also includes repatriation and may suggest additional travel-insurance protections.
Will I need to show bank statements or proof of money when I arrive?
You are not required to show proof of funds on entry to Italy; Romanian travellers will not be asked to present bank statements or cash as a general rule for this route.
Is there an arrival card or online entry form I must fill in?
No arrival registration or entry card is required to enter Italy on this tourist visit; there is no entry card to complete on arrival for this route.
Do I have to declare cash when I arrive?
If you are carrying €10,000 or more in cash or equivalent value when entering Italy, you must declare it to Italian border authorities; failure to declare can lead to confiscation and a fine calculated as a percentage of the sum.
What documents do children need to travel to Italy?
Romanian travellers under 18 only need one of the accepted travel documents (your own passport or national identity card). No extra parental-consent letters or notarised permissions are required for minors on this route.
Should I get a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)?
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is recommended because it gives access to necessary state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in Italy. It does not replace travel insurance, which is a condition of entry.
Who do I contact for help while I’m in Italy?
Customs and other practical information are handled by Italian authorities; for example, sums of €10,000 or more must be declared. For consular help while in Italy, Romania’s embassy and consulates in Italy can assist Romanian citizens.
What if my passport is damaged or I only have a temporary passport?
If your passport is heavily damaged or a temporary passport is the only document you have, a temporary passport is not accepted for entry on this route. You must use an ordinary Romanian passport or a national identity card that meets entry requirements.
Can I transit through an Italian airport with my Romanian ID?
Transit rules vary by airport and whether you leave the secure zone. For this route, use your passport or national ID at check‑in and when passing border control; if you need specific transit permissions, check with your airline and the Italian authorities ahead of travel.
Where are the Romanian consular offices in Italy and how do I get consular help?
Consular representation for Romanians in Italy includes an embassy in Rome and several consulates (Rome, Bologna, Bari, Milano, Torino, Trieste and Catania). The Romanian embassy’s website is available for consular information and assistance, not as a visa-application portal.
Where do I get the visa?
No application is needed for this tourist entry: you travel with your passport or national identity card and receive permission at the border. For consular help while in Italy, Romania’s embassy in Rome and its consulates in Italy can assist Romanian citizens.
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.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Italy — 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.
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