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Romania · Passport Index 2026

Romanian passport: visa-free countries

Ranked #11 in the world, with 156 places you can visit easily: no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

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Visa-free countries for Romanian passport holders

Just show your passport at the border.

Visa on arrival

Get your visa at the airport when you land. No need to apply in advance.

eVisa and online permits

Apply online before you fly; no embassy visit.

Where the Romanian passport can go

Every country coloured by its entry rule. Tap one for the details.

How the Romanian passport compares

Passports ranked close to it on the Passport Index 2026.

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  7. #12Monaco passport coverMonaco176

By region of the world

For each part of the world: how many countries' travellers can come easily. Easy means no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

  • Europe44 of 45 countries
  • Americas32 of 35 countries
  • Oceania12 of 14 countries
  • Asia39 of 50 countries
  • Africa29 of 54 countries

All 198 destinations for Romanian passport holders

198 of 198 destinations

Questions

How many countries can Romanian passport holders visit without a visa?

123 countries need no visa at all, and 33 more give a visa at the airport or a quick online permit.

Where does the Romania passport rank?

#8 of 199 passports, with 154 destinations reachable without applying ahead.

Which big countries can Romanian passport holders visit visa-free?

China, Brazil, Mexico, Japan Philippines, and 118 more.

Where can Romanian passport holders get a visa at the airport?

25 countries, including Indonesia, Bangladesh, Ethiopia Egypt, and 21 more.

Which countries let Romanian passport holders apply online?

38 countries, including India, Pakistan, Nigeria Russia, and 34 more. Always use the official government website.

How many countries need an embassy visa for Romanian passport holders?

12, including United States, Sudan, Algeria Yemen, and 8 more. Apply weeks before you travel.

Can Romanian passport holders visit the US, UK or Europe without a visa?

United States: visa needed; United Kingdom: eta needed; Canada: no visa needed; Australia: eta needed; Japan: no visa needed; France: free to visit, live and work.

Which part of the world is easiest for Romanian passport holders?

Europe: 98% of its countries let you in without applying first.

Which nearby countries can Romanian passport holders visit easily?

Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro North Macedonia, and 3 more.

Does the Romania passport work for official or diplomatic travel?

Official and diplomatic passports often have their own rules. Each destination page shows them where they differ from a regular passport.

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