RomaniaBritish Indian Ocean Territory: Visa required

RomaniaBritish Indian Ocean Territory

Do Romania passport holders need a visa for British Indian Ocean Territory?

Visa required

Yes. Romania passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to British Indian Ocean Territory.

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

Source: en.wikipedia.org (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Visa-free access to British Indian Ocean Territory0 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? British Indian Ocean Territory passport holders visiting Romania: Visa-free.

Other visa-free destinations for Romania passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Romania passport holders need a visa for British Indian Ocean Territory?

Yes. Romania passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to British Indian Ocean Territory.

What currency is used in British Indian Ocean Territory?

United States dollar (USD).

How many countries can enter British Indian Ocean Territory without a visa?

0 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter British Indian Ocean Territory visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

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 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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About British Indian Ocean Territory

The British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) is a British Overseas Territory situated in the Indian Ocean. The territory comprises the seven atolls of the Chagos Archipelago with over 1,000 individual islands, many very small, amounting to a total land area of 60 square kilometres. The largest and most southerly island is Diego Garcia, 27 square kilometres, the site of a Joint Military Facility of the United Kingdom and the United States. Official administration is remote from London, though the local capital is often regarded as being on Diego Garcia.

RegionEastern Africa

Area60 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+246

Drives on theright

Climate in British Indian Ocean Territory

Warmest April, coolest August, driest October, sunniest October. Best time to visit: April, May, June, August, September, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for British Indian Ocean Territory, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27.9°C	26.2°C	404mm	268h
February	28.3°C	26.9°C	315mm	294h
March	28.5°C	26.6°C	257mm	309h
April	28.9°C	27.3°C	121mm	316h
May	28.5°C	26.8°C	211mm	315h
June	28.1°C	26.5°C	211mm	307h
July	27.6°C	26.3°C	251mm	255h
August	26.8°C	25.8°C	88mm	315h
September	27°C	25.8°C	49mm	347h
October	28°C	26.8°C	43mm	366h
November	28.1°C	26.4°C	238mm	305h
December	27.7°C	25.8°C	365mm	296h

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

The British Indian Ocean Territory, also known as the Chagos Islands, is centrally located in the Indian Ocean, south of the Maldives, about halfway between Madagascar and Indonesia. The main island, Diego Garcia, is a military facility off limits to anyone not on official duty, but some of the uninhabited outer islands can be visited by independent yachters with advance permission.

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