United Arab EmiratesRomania: Visa-free

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Do United Arab Emirates passport holders need a visa for Romania?

Visa-free

No. United Arab Emirates passport holders do not need a visa to visit Romania for tourism for stays of up to 3 months within any 180-day period.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

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

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay3 months within any 180-day period

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance3,382 km, straight line (~4h 29m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Romania138 of 242 nationalities tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Do United Arab Emirates passport holders need a visa for Romania?

No. United Arab Emirates passport holders do not need a visa to visit Romania for tourism for stays of up to 3 months within any 180-day period.

How long can United Arab Emirates citizens stay in Romania without a visa?

Up to 3 months within any 180-day period, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Romania from United Arab Emirates?

About 3,382 km in a straight line, roughly ~4h 29m 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.

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 United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), also known simply as the Emirates, is a country in West Asia, situated at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is a federal semi-constitutional monarchy made up of seven emirates, with Abu Dhabi serving as its national capital. The UAE borders Oman to the east and northeast, and Saudi Arabia to the south and southwest. It shares maritime borders with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iran in the Persian Gulf, and with Oman in the Gulf of Oman. In 2024, the UAE had an estimated population of over 11 million. Dubai is the country's largest city. Islam is the state religion. Arabic is the official language while English remains the most spoken language and the language of business.

CapitalAbu Dhabi

RegionWestern Asia

Population11.5M

Area83,600 km²

CurrencyUnited Arab Emirates dirham (1 USD ≈ 3.67 AED)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+971

Drives on theright

TimezoneDubai (UTC+4)

Nearest airportZayed International Airport (AUH), 28 km

Emergency number112 / 997 / 998 / 999

UNESCO sites3

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$50,274 (2024)

Tourist arrivals8.1M (2020)

Climate in Abu Dhabi

Warmest July, coolest January, driest May, sunniest May. Best time to visit: November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Abu Dhabi, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	22.8°C	16.8°C	69mm	297h
February	24.2°C	17.5°C	3mm	298h
March	27.7°C	19.8°C	7mm	317h
April	34°C	24.4°C	3mm	303h
May	36.6°C	27.5°C	0mm	374h
June	37.8°C	30.4°C	0mm	370h
July	40.9°C	32.3°C	0mm	351h
August	38.9°C	32.6°C	0mm	336h
September	39.2°C	28.9°C	0mm	337h
October	34.1°C	26.4°C	0mm	337h
November	30°C	23.1°C	0mm	300h
December	25.4°C	19.7°C	0mm	308h

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 United Arab Emirates or simply the Emirates is a country rich in history and culture at the entrance to the Persian Gulf. Boasting attractions ranging from the glittering and cosmopolitan cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, to the vast and unforgiving desert landscapes of the Empty Quarter, it makes an easy starting point for travels in the Middle East.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cultural Sites of Al Ain (Hafit, Hili, Bidaa Bint Saud and Oases Areas)
Jabal Al Fayah
Wadi Wurayah

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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, Brașov and Craiova.

CapitalBucharest

RegionSoutheast Europe

Population19M

Area238,391 km²

CurrencyRomanian leu (1 USD ≈ 4.74 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	-2.9°C	4mm	195h
February	9.7°C	-0.3°C	48mm	212h
March	14.2°C	3.3°C	47mm	241h
April	18.7°C	5.3°C	15mm	344h
May	21.6°C	11.2°C	82mm	340h
June	25.8°C	16°C	108mm	373h
July	29.6°C	18.5°C	82mm	422h
August	31°C	19.7°C	4mm	384h
September	26.8°C	15.6°C	60mm	328h
October	19.8°C	10.4°C	68mm	232h
November	9.9°C	2.6°C	21mm	177h
December	7°C	1.5°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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