Romania→South Africa
Romania to South Africa
Can children travel on this route?
If you are under 18, carry a letter of parental consent when travelling to South Africa.
South Africa maintains an embassy or consulate in Romania, so any consular application or assistance can be handled without leaving Romania.
What should I do before I travel?
Check that your passport is valid for at least 1 month beyond your date of entry into South Africa.
You do not need a visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days; arrange a visa only if you plan to stay longer than 90 days.
Vaccinations are not mandatory for entry, though hepatitis A, polio, tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (Tdap), typhoid and yellow fever are recommended. Carry any vaccination records you wish to have accessible.
Consider buying travel insurance for the trip; it is recommended but not required for entry.
What happens at the border?
You must present a passport on arrival; no arrival registration or entry card is required for this route.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to travel to South Africa?
Romanian citizens do not need a visa to enter South Africa for tourist visits lasting up to 90 days; a visa is required for stays longer than 90 days.
How long must my passport be valid for?
Your Romanian passport must be valid for at least 1 month beyond your date of entry into South Africa.
What travel document do I need?
A passport is the accepted travel document for entry into South Africa for this route.
Do I need any vaccinations to enter South Africa?
No vaccinations are mandatory for entry into South Africa on this route. Health authorities recommend hepatitis A, polio, tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (Tdap), typhoid and yellow fever vaccinations.
Do I have to buy travel insurance before I go?
Travel insurance is recommended for travel to South Africa but it is not a condition of entry.
What do I need to travel if I'm under 18?
If you are under 18, you must carry a letter of parental consent when travelling to South Africa.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 14, 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 1 months beyond your trip.
- 2Travelling with a child
No Special Requirement and Letter of Parental Consent
- 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: South Africa — 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
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