COVID-19 Information

COVID-19 Information

Last updated: 10/2022

The CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. For more information see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers.

Check the CDC website for additional information and Frequently Asked Questions.

Entry and Exit Requirements

Are there COVID-related entry requirements for U.S. citizens? No.
Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? No.
Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? No.

Quarantine Information 

 Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine? Yes.
There are some exceptions but in general, U.S. citizens must quarantine, if quarantine is recommended by a doctor.

COVID-19 Testing

The list of accredited facilities in Romania certified for RT-PCT COVID-19 testing can be found on the website of the Romanian Ministry of Health at http://www.ms.ro/centre-testare/. These facilities will prioritize tests for hospitalized patients, individuals suspected of being infected with COVID-19 and individuals who are in a high risk group. Depending on their availability, they may perform testing on demand and may set the cost of the tests performed on demand. The cost of COVID-19 testing on demand varies between $15 – $40 and is paid for by the U.S. citizen.
Test results are delivered by email and text message. Positive test results are also included in the database of the Romanian Department of Public Health.

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

Are vaccines available in ROMANIA for U.S. citizens to receive? Yes.
According to Romanian authorities, COVID-19 vaccines are available for U.S. citizens with legal residence in Romania who are old enough to receive an approved vaccine.
Visit the FDA’s website to learn more about FDA-approved vaccinesin the United States.

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