The Romania Business Travel Guide contains a selection of travel resources and tools aimed at assisting business travellers on their trips. The travel guide highlights some useful information such as business customs, culture, tips, facts on Romania, visa information and more. A thorough understanding of other cultures, languages, customs and traditions can be a great advantage for business travellers helping to create better understanding, avoid cultural misunderstandings and helping to create a successful business trip.
Romania Guide
Quick Facts on Romania
Romania Travel Advice
Visa Requirements
Business Customs and Etiquette
Travel Advice and Tips
Public Holidays
Romania Map
Romania Weather
Currency Converter & Travel Money Exchange
Romania Hotels & Flights
Travel Insurance
Quick Facts on Romania
Country: Romania
Capital: Bucharest
Currency: Leu
Population: 21.6 Million
Area total: 238,000 sq km
Languages: Romanian
Time Zone: GMT +2
Daylight Saving Details: Starts in late March until late October
Electricity: 230V 50Hz
Dialling Code: 40
GDP: USD 161.6bn (2010)
Religion: Eastern Orthodox, Catholic, Protestant.
Political System: Republic
Internet Domain: .ro
Romania Travel Advice
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office offers travellers useful advice when travelling to Romania. You can find more information on entry requirements for Romania, advice on local laws and customs, health considerations, tips on safety and security and the address and contact details of the British Embassy in Romania. With the information updated regularly, it is a useful resource to check for business and leisure travellers, prior to starting their trips to Romania. For more information please see: Romania Travel Advice
Visa Requirements
No visa requirement for national of EU member states. No visa need for US and Canadian nationals for visits less than six months. Visa requirements are subject to change with changes in requirements and rules for further information please see: Romania Visa Requirements
Business Customs and Etiquette
Business dress is conservative, with greetings usually consisting of a handshake with eye contact. People should be addressed with their proper titles and wait for the hosts to determine a more informal approach. There is a high level of bureaucracy and protocols that are followed, decisions can take time and doing business will take patience as the correct procedure is followed. There are high standards of etiquette that everyone is expected to follow. Punctuality is important especially in the private sector. Expect to be kept waiting in the state sector.
Travel Advice and Tips
Most trips to Romania by business travellers and tourists pass by trouble free. You should be aware of incidents of pick pocket theft and bag snatching. Passports and credit cards are sought after and like any other valuables you may have should not be displayed in public. It is important to remain alert and vigilant to your surroundings and environment to help stay away from any incidents.
Travel Checklist: See our Things to Remember Checklist containing useful tips and reminders to ensure you have everything you will need on your trip.
Travel Vaccinations: It is recommended you check with your GP whether you require any travel vaccinations up to eight weeks before you travel. For more information and advice on travel vaccinations please see the NHS Fit for Travel website.
Tipping: If service charge is not included usually around 10%
Hours of Business:
For Businesses:
09.00 to 18.00 Monday to Friday (some have longer hours)
For Shops:
08.30 to 16.00 Monday to Friday
09.00 to 14.00 Saturdays
NOTE: Some supermarkets are open longer hours than is the norm for other shops, including on Sundays and some are open 24 hours.
Public Holidays
Public Holidays (2012):
January 1:New Year's Day
January 6: Epiphany
April 16: Orthodox Easter Monday
May 1: Labour Day
June 3: Whit Monday
August 15: Assumption
December 1: National Day
December 25: Christmas Day
December 26: Second Christmas Day
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Disclaimer: The information given in on this website is given in good faith and to the best of our knowledge. If there are any discrepancies in no way do we intend to mislead. Important travel details and arrangements should be confirmed and verified with the relevant authorities.
