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 …
Read More» Absentee Voting Week is October 1-8, 2022 Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2022 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In some states voter registration and ballot request deadlines for the November 2022 are as early as October 5th. Whether you are a first-time voter or have …
Read More» Message to U.S. Citizens: Overland Border Crossings For Departing Ukraine (IMPORTANT NOTE: U.S. Embassy Bucharest is re-transmitting the following message to U.S. citizens in Ukraine for information only. The U.S. Department of State’s Travel Advisory for Romania remains unchanged, and is currently Level 4 “Do not travel due to COVID-19”. U.S. citizens in Romania can find more information, including …
Read More» Important notice on waiver process for CDC Order on pre-flight testing Waivers to the testing requirement may be granted by the CDC on an extremely limited basis when extraordinary emergency travel (like an emergency medical evacuation) must occur to preserve someone’s health and safety, and testing cannot be completed before travel. There are no waivers …
Read More» Currently, nearly all U.S. passport applicants in Romania — including adults renewing their passports through the “mail-in” form DS-82 — must arrange for in-person payment of their passport renewal fee at the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest. We understand that this situation is inconvenient for U.S. citizens residing outside Bucharest and have been working on a solution. The Department of State is pleased to announce that U.S. Embassy Bucharest has been selected to provide for payment of DS-82 passport renewal fees …
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U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania August 17, 2020 Overseas Voting Message Registering to vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world! In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020. Whether you are a first-time voter …
Read More» Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» This Friday, May 31, 2019, His Holiness Pope Francis will be visiting Bucharest. Road closures and the large number of people who will be traveling to Bucharest are expected to cause major traffic delays. Areas that will be affected include (but not limited to) the Patriarchal Palace, the New Orthodox Cathedral of the Nation, the …
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Location: In and around Piata Victoriei, Bucharest, Romania Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place this weekend including one on Saturday, 11 August 2018, beginning at 1700. Road closures expected. Actions to Take: Avoid Piata Victoriei and the surrounding area during the above time and during other demonstrations. Avoid crowds. Monitor local media for updates. …
Read More» Information for U.S. Citizens Location: Piata Victoriei, Bucharest, Romania Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on Friday, 10 August 2018 between 1500-2300. Actions to Take: Avoid Piata Victoriei and the surrounding area. Monitor local media for updates. Be aware of your surroundings. 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 …
Read More» Location: Victoria Square, Bucharest and possibly other cities in Romania Event: Demonstrations are reported as taking place the evening of 20 June 2018 in Victoria Square, Bucharest. Media reports protests in other cities in Romania. Actions to Take: · Monitor local media for updates. · Be aware of your surroundings. Assistance: U.S. Embassy/Consulate Bucharest, Romania Phone number: +40-21-270-6000 …
Read More» Location: Downtown Bucharest, Romania Event: Four separate demonstrations and protests are expected to take place on Saturday, June 9, 2018. The locations and timing of these events overlap to some degree and the number of attendees is expected to be large. It is expected that normal pedestrian and vehicular traffic in these areas will be …
Read More» Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35. The $10 execution fee increase only applies to U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form, such as first-time applicants over 16, children under 16, and applicants who re-apply after reporting their previous passport lost or stolen. The $10 fee increase does not apply …
Read More» United States Embassy Bucharest, Romania Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Measles Outbreak in Romania April 10, 2017 U.S. Embassy Bucharest informs U.S. citizens that Romania is experiencing a measles outbreak, though the majority of cases are concentrated in areas where immunization coverage is especially low. Regardless, Romania has reported over 4,000 cases and 18 deaths from …
Read More» Anti-government protests are expected to continue through the coming weekend. A large scale protest is planned for Sunday, February 12 at Piaţa Victoriei beginning at 6 p.m. Organizers are hoping for a million participants. Government supporters also continue to meet at the Presidential Palace. Their numbers are expected to reach two or three thousand. Expect …
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Large scale anti-government protests are expected this evening and through the coming weekend at Piaţa Victoriei and other locations to include, but not limited to, the Ombudsman’s Office, Ministry of Justice, and PSD Party Headquarters. Large protests are also expected in other cities across Romania. Romanian government passed a decree to de-criminalize certain forms of …
Read More» The Embassy of the United States in Romania encourages all U.S. citizens to exercise their right vote. U.S. Federal elections will take place on November 8. Please note, the U.S. Embassy is NOT a polling station. Citizens cannot come to the Embassy to vote. All absentee ballots in the U.S. are administered by the state …
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