Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania 30 May 2023 Location: U.S. Embassy, Bucharest, Romania Event: Planned protest 1000 hours on 30 May 2023 U.S. citizens visiting the embassy should avoid the back entrance of the Embassy. Assistance: U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania Phone number: +40-21-270-6000 Email address: AcsBucharest@state.gov Embassy website: https://ro.usembassy.gov State Department – Consular Affairs …
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 30 May, 2023 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida. Al- Zawahiri was one of the masterminds of the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, and had continued to urge his followers to attack …
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 3 August, 2022 | Topics: Alert | Tags: Al- Zawahiri, Alert, Worldwide Caution
Location: Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Black Sea, Azov Sea Event: Drifting Mines in the Black Sea There are confirmed reports of an undetermined number of drifting mines in the western Black Sea, at least four of which Turkish and Romanian authorities have intercepted. Drifting mines pose a hazard to commercial and passenger vessels. The State …
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 15 April, 2022 | Topics: Alert
The U.S. Embassy in Bucharest is closely monitoring the situation in Ukraine. Currently, there has been no change in the security situation in Romania. If you are aware of U.S. citizens seeking to depart Ukraine, please call +1-606-260-4379 (from overseas) or +1-833-741-2777 (from the U.S.) for immediate assistance. If you are a U.S. citizen in …
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 26 February, 2022 | Topics: Alert
Reconsider travel to Romania due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Romania due to COVID-19. Improved conditions have been reported in Romania. Visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Romania. Read the country information page . If you decide to travel …
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 7 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Romania Event: Romania remains in an extended 30-day state of alert, which began June 17. After a recent spike in COVID-19 cases, the Government of Romania announced that relaxation measures previously scheduled for July 1 would be postponed due to scientific and technical data showing a rise in COVID-19 cases. The government also adopted additional …
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 30 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Romania Event: The Romanian Minister of Interior announced Military Ordinance 3, which takes effect March 25 at noon local time. Under this ordinance, citizens 65 and older are only allowed to leave home between 1100 and 1300 and even then, their activities are restricted to shopping, medical assistance, caring for a minor or elder …
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 25 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert
The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. …
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Notification | Tags: Advisory, COVID-19, Department of State, Global Health Advisory
Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert …
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By stancui | 8 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
By stancui | 3 July, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Federal Benefits, Messages for U.S. Citizens
All routine and emergency Consular and visa services at the U.S. Embassy, Bucharest will continue during the lapse in appropriations. Applicants with appointments should appear at their scheduled time. This website will not be regularly updated until full operations resume, with the exception of emergency safety and security information.
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 22 January, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Press Releases | Tags: Government Shutdown