Romanian currency is the Leu (RON). The average exchange rate in January 2018 was 3,84RON for 1.00 USD. MasterCard and Visa cards are widely accepted. Currency exchanges are available at the airport, hotels, exchange offices and banks. Usual working hours are 9 am to 7 pm.

We recommend bringing a suitable amount of dollars in cash to be safe in case you experience inconveniences using your credit cards.

Special customs do not figure significantly in business dealings in Romania; Western business standards apply.  Romanians generally have positive attitudes toward America, but also draw on their own and other European cultural references. Romanian nationals are friendly, and foreigners are usually made very welcome. Shaking hands is the normal form of greeting (sometimes a man, usually from the older generation, may kiss the hand of a woman in greeting); normal courtesies are observed when visiting a person’s home.  It is important to take business cards to meetings and to give a card to each person present.

Flowers are very popular in Romanian culture, and are given for almost every occasion, including name day celebrations, weddings, and visits to Romanian homes. Always buy an odd number of flowers (even numbers are used at funerals).  Casual wear is the most suitable form of dress for most social occasions, but attire may be more formal when specified for entertaining in the evening or in a restaurant or theater.  Romanians use the formal addresses of “domnul” (sir) and “doamna” (madam) when addressing one another, although first names are used among younger people and in business with English-speaking partners.  It is customary to say “pofta buna” (bon appétit) before eating, and “noroc” (cheers) before drinking.

Romania’s customs authorities may enforce strict regulations concerning temporary importation into or export from Romania of items such as firearms, antiquities, and medications.  Romanian law allows travelers to bring cash into or out of Romania. However, sums larger than the equivalent of €10,000 must be declared. It is advisable to contact the Embassy of Romania in Washington or one of Romania’s consulates in the United States for specific information regarding customs requirements.

It is very important to remember that Europe uses a different electrical voltage and you need to bring an 110V/220V Type F power adapter when you travel to Romania.

In case of emergency, you should call the Emergency Services line at 112 (Ambulance, Fire Brigade and Police) or you may go to the Emergency Hospital in Bucharest (Spitalul de Urgenta), 8, Calea Floreasca, at the intersection with Soseaua Stefan cel Mare (Telephone: 9621, 021-230-0106, 021-230-4953).

Check here if you need a visa to enter Romania: Country List.