EritreaRomania: Visa required

EritreaRomania

Do Eritrea passport holders need a visa for Romania?

Visa required

Yes. Eritrea passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Romania.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance3,456 km, straight line (~4h 34m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Romania138 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Romania passport holders visiting Eritrea: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near Romania

Eritrea passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

San Marino

Other visa-free destinations for Eritrea passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Eritrea passport holders need a visa for Romania?

Yes. Eritrea passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Romania.

How far is Romania from Eritrea?

About 3,456 km in a straight line, roughly ~4h 34m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Romania?

Romanian leu (RON).

What is the emergency number in Romania?

112.

What time zone is Romania in?

Bucharest (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Bucharest?

Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU), about 6 km away.

How many countries can enter Romania without a visa?

138 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Romania visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Eritrea passport holders visit without a visa instead of Romania?

San Marino.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Eritrea

Eritrea, officially the State of Eritrea, is a country in the Horn of Africa region of East Africa. Its capital and largest city is Asmara. The country is bordered by Ethiopia to the south, Sudan to the west, and Djibouti to the southeast. The northeastern and eastern parts of Eritrea have an extensive coastline along the Red Sea. The country has a total area of approximately 117,600 km2 (45,406 sq mi), and includes the Dahlak Archipelago and several of the Hanish Islands.

CapitalAsmara

RegionEastern Africa

Population3.6M

Area117,600 km²

CurrencyEritrean nakfa (1 USD ≈ 15.00 ERN)

LanguagesArabic, English, Tigrinya

Calling code+291

Drives on theright

TimezoneAsmara (UTC+3)

Nearest airportAsmara International Airport (ASM), 4 km

Emergency number113 / 114 / 116

UNESCO sites1

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$689 (2011)

Tourist arrivals142K (2016)

Climate in Asmara

Warmest June, coolest January, driest March, sunniest June. Best time to visit: March, June.

Monthly climate normals for Asmara, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	19.9°C	8.4°C	14mm	339h
February	22°C	10.8°C	15mm	313h
March	24.4°C	12.8°C	1mm	357h
April	24.7°C	13.9°C	32mm	352h
May	23.7°C	14.2°C	44mm	366h
June	24.8°C	14.8°C	19mm	368h
July	21.4°C	14.1°C	141mm	287h
August	20.7°C	13.6°C	161mm	299h
September	23.4°C	12.7°C	5mm	345h
October	21.5°C	10.9°C	8mm	360h
November	19.8°C	10.2°C	50mm	334h
December	19.1°C	9.4°C	21mm	336h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Eritrea is a country in East Africa. Formerly an Italian colony, the country shares a common language and culture with its large neighbour, Ethiopia, which it was once a part of until Eritrea gained its independence in 1993. It used to be Africa's youngest country until 2011, which was when South Sudan gained its independence.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Asmara: A Modernist African City

Upcoming public holidays

January 1, 2027Amet ሓዲሽ ዓመት

January 7, 2027Lidet ልደት

January 19, 2027Timket ጥምቀት

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About Romania

Romania is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe. It lies on the lower course of the Danube, north of the Balkan Peninsula, and on the northwestern shore of the Black Sea. It borders Ukraine to the north and east, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Bulgaria to the south, Moldova to the east, and the Black Sea to the southeast. It is the twelfth-largest country in Europe by area, covering 238,397 km2 (92,046 mi2), and the sixth-most populous member state of the European Union, with 19 million inhabitants. The capital, largest city and economic centre is Bucharest. Other major cities include Cluj-Napoca, Iași, Constanța, Timișoara and Brașov.

CapitalBucharest

RegionSoutheast Europe

Population19M

Area238,391 km²

CurrencyRomanian leu (1 USD ≈ 4.77 RON)

LanguagesRomanian

Calling code+40

Drives on theright

TimezoneBucharest (UTC+3)

Nearest airportBucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU), 6 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites11

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$22,538 (2025)

Tourist arrivals5M (2020)

Climate in Bucharest

Warmest August, coolest January, driest January, sunniest July. Best time to visit: August, September.

Monthly climate normals for Bucharest, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	5.8°C	-2.8°C	4mm	195h
February	9.7°C	-0.2°C	48mm	212h
March	14.1°C	3.4°C	47mm	241h
April	18.7°C	5.4°C	15mm	344h
May	21.6°C	11.3°C	82mm	340h
June	25.8°C	16.1°C	108mm	373h
July	29.6°C	18.5°C	82mm	422h
August	31°C	19.7°C	4mm	384h
September	26.8°C	15.7°C	60mm	328h
October	19.8°C	10.6°C	68mm	232h
November	9.9°C	2.7°C	21mm	177h
December	6.9°C	1.6°C	84mm	92h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Romania is a country of great natural beauty and diversity and a rich cultural heritage, including a variety of ethnic, linguistic, and confessional groups. Romania enchants visitors with its scenic mountain landscapes and unspoilt rural areas, but also with its historic cities and busy capital. There has been significant development, especially since it joined the European Union in 2007. Still, it may surprise some of its visitors who are used to western Europe. It has one natural and six cultural UNESCO world heritage sites.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Dacian Fortresses of the Orăștie Mountains
Danube Delta
Historic Centre of Sighișoara
Horezu monastery
Limes Dacicus
Roșia Montană Mining Landscape
Sculptural Ensemble of Constantin Brâncuși at Târgu Jiu
Villages with fortified churches in Transylvania
churches of Moldavia

Upcoming public holidays

November 30, 2026Sfântul Andrei

December 1, 2026Ziua Națională/Marea Unire

December 25, 2026Crăciunul

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