Romanian visa for British citizens
A visa is NOT required for British passport holders visiting Romania for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For British citizens to enter Romania for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Romania e-visa for British citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Romania visa on arrival for British citizens | Not Available | |
Romania tourist visa requirements:
- Holding British passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Romania.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Romania.
If you are looking for Romania visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from United Kingdom, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Romania nearest your place of residence.
- London: The Embassy of Romania in London, United Kingdom (Working hours: Open now. Close in 34 minutes)
- Inverness: The Honorary Consulate of Romania in Inverness, United Kingdom (Working hours: Open now. Close in 34 minutes)
- Morpeth-Newcastle: The Honorary Consulate of Romania in Morpeth-Newcastle, United Kingdom (Working hours: Open now. Close in 34 minutes)
- Bristol: The Honorary Consulate of Romania in Bristol, United Kingdom (Working hours: Open now. Close in 34 minutes)
- Leeds: The Honorary Consulate of Romania in Leeds, United Kingdom (Working hours: Open now. Close in 34 minutes)
- Liverpool: The Honorary Consulate of Romania in Liverpool, United Kingdom (Working hours: Open now. Close in 34 minutes)
- Manchester: The Consulate General of Romania in Manchester, United Kingdom (Working hours: Open now. Close in 34 minutes)
- Edinburgh: The Consulate General of Romania in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Working hours: Open now. Close in 34 minutes)
Romania visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Romania diplomatic mission offices to United Kingdom for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United Kingdom traveling to Romania from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United Kingdom) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 567,168 | N/A |
| 2009 | 484,800 | -14.52% |
| 2010 | 479,872 | -1.02% |
| 2011 | 487,104 | 1.51% |
| 2012 | 507,968 | 4.28% |
| 2013 | 513,216 | 1.03% |
| 2014 | 540,288 | 5.27% |
| 2015 | 597,184 | 10.53% |
| 2016 | 654,272 | 9.56% |
| 2017 | 699,264 | 6.88% |
| 2018 | 750,080 | 7.27% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Romania & United Kingdom comparison
Romania's area is approximately 230,170 km2 (88,869 sq mi), while the area of United Kingdom is approximately 241,930 km2 (93,409 sq mi). This means United Kingdom is 5.11% larger than Romania.
As of October 2025, Romania's population is ~18.6 million people - 51,082,143 fewer people than the population of United Kingdom.
We have highlighted Romania & United Kingdom’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Romania | United Kingdom | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 18,602,847 | 69,684,990 | 51.1 million fewer people live in Romania than United Kingdom |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 299 | 222 | Romania has 77 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with United Kingdom. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 130 | 139 | Romania passport holders visit 9 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 113 | 348 | Romanian hosts 235 fewer foreign missions than United Kingdom. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United Kingdom travel to Romania in one year?
The number of visitors from United Kingdom visiting Romania in 2018 was approximately 750,080.
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