Romania: Authorities extend COVID-19-related state of alert and associated restrictions through Nov. 9 /update 25

Romania extends COVID-19-related state of alert through Nov. 9; international entry restrictions and domestic measures remain in place.

Event

Romania has extended the state of alert and constituent restrictions introduced to combat the spread of COVID-19 until at least Nov. 9.

Domestic Restrictions
Most businesses and services are permitted to operate subject to social distancing and capacity restrictions. Facemasks remain mandatory in crowded outdoor areas such as fairs, markets, or public transport stations and all indoor public spaces. Additional restrictions vary based on local infection rates. In areas where the infection rate is between 3-6 per 1,000 inhabitants there are stricter limits on gatherings and capacity limits; in areas where the infection rate is greater than 6 per 1,000 inhabitants authorities may impose nightly 20:00-05:00 curfews.

International Entry Restrictions
Authorities designate countries as Green, Yellow, or Red depending on local infection rates and the presence of virus variants. Travelers from Green countries may enter Romania without restriction. Travelers from Yellow and Red countries must self-isolate for 14 days on arrival; travelers from Yellow countries are exempt from isolation if they can present a negative COVID-19 PCR test take in the 72 hours prior to arrival, or can end isolation early at any point following a negative PCR test. Travelers from Red countries can end self-isolation after 10 days following a negative PCR test taken on day eight of isolation. Additionally, travelers who have completed a full course of vaccination against COVID-19 at least 10 days before arrival in Romania, or who have recovered from COVID-19 14-180 days before arriving in the country are exempt from the quarantine requirement. Arrivals from the U.K. must possess a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival and self-isolate for 14 days. Additional quarantine exemptions are in place for cross-border workers, transport workers, individuals in transit, and certain categories of essential work.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.