Tourist visasAll those having valid passports recognized by the Romanian State might obtain entry or transit visas from the diplomatic and consular offices of Romania abroad. Applicants must prove they have the means to support themselves financially for the period of their stay in Romania. Entry or extension visa fees must be paid in currency. Visas can also be obtained at Bucharest International Airport, on arrival and at frontier points.The cost of visa for individual travellers is 33$ if issued on arrival.CustomsRomania applies the international regulations of Convention for the Customs Facilities for Tourist Traffic. Highly valuable goodwill and foreign currency (over the value of $ 1,000 per person) must be declared when entering the country. Endorsed customs declarations must be kept as they are required when leaving the country.It is forbidden to import, unless with a special license, lei (the Romanian currency), ammunition, explosives, narcotics, pornographic material. It is forbidden to export items of cultural, historic, or artistic value. Car drivers must be in possession of relevant car documents including green card and personal driving license. Anti-rabbics vaccination certificates are required for cats and dogs. Currency exchangeThe national currency is the leu ( plural lei ). Coins come with denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 lei. Notes in denominations of 500, 1000, 5000 , 10000 and 50000 lei.Foreign currency can only be exchanged at banks and authorized exchange offices. As rates can vary from one place to another it is wise to shop around. Keep the exchange vouchers as they may be required when you, pay for things in lei. Dollar bills are the most readily negotiated currency in Romania and it is a good idea to take some with you, preferably in small denominations. Exchange rate on September, 20th is:
Some prices can serve as guidelines to calculate living costs in Romania: bread (1 kg) - 2000 lei
VaccinationsNot requiredWhen to come Romania and implicite Oltenia and Craiova is truly a country for touring, for cultural enrichment, winter sports, hiking, boating and activities of all kinds. When to come thus depends on what you want to do! Beach holidays on the Black Sea are at their best between June and September and at the other end of the scale winter sports in Carpathians are best practiced from Christmas until March, Spring and autumn are perfect for touring vacations through the country while Bucharest is at its best right through from spring to autumn, although not lacking charm in winter too. This is the time for the opera season, concerts and Oltenian cuisine in warm and welcoming restaurants. Clothing Apart from normal seasonal clothes, it is always advisable to pack a warm pullover, a raincoat and good walking shoes. Very warm clothing is recommended in winter. In any event clothing is good value in Romania so you can always purchase if necessary. Coach tours Folklore, monasteries, the Grand tour, Jiu Valley or even on Dracula’s footsteps. One week, two weeks… The choice is yours. Where to stay Hotels, motels, inns and camp-sites are to be found all
over Oltenia, covering the entire range of comfort and standards. There
are also alpine huts at high altitude for enthusiastic climbers.
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