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Here you will find important tips and useful information for Romania.
Credit cards are recommended for car rentals. Prepaid cards are generally accepted for payment but not for reservations. Please check the possible payment methods with the car rental company in advance.
Heavy fines for violations of currency exchange laws especially on the black market!
Keep exchange and transaction receipts for reconversion.
Money is to be exchanged only at official points such as banks and exchange offices.
Other information
This country is in an active earthquake zone.
Security
Observe elementary safety precautions.
Avoid nighttime driving.
Driving
Swiss driver's license accepted for car rentals if obtained at least 2 years previously, varies by rental company.
Minimum age for car rentals: 24 (varies by rental company).
CH sticker, first-aid kit, bright signal jacket, fire extinguisher and breakdown triangle mandatory.
Headlights must be on even during the day.
Blood alcohol limit: 0.0 ‰.
Health situation
Do not drink tap water.
Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.
Swiss Embassy / Consulate
Bukarest, Str. Grigore Alexandrescu 16-20, Etage 4
Tel. +40 21 206 16 00
Country code for calling Switzerland
00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)
Travel documents for Swiss citizens
Passport still valid 6 months or more after end of stay or valid ID card, return or onward travel ticket and proof of sufficient funds for stays up to 3 months.
National language
Official language
Romanian
Language capabilities
French, English, German and Hungarian
Capital
Bucharest (Bucuresti)
Opening hours
Banks
9.00 - 14.00/15.00 h (Mon - Fri)
Stores
8.00 - 20.00/21.00 h (Mon - Fri)
8.00 - 14.00 h (Sat)
Voltage
220 volt; 2-pronged round plug / adapter required for 3-pronged plug
Time difference with Switzerland
+ 1h
Travel is the secure prepaid card for use away from home – without any annual fees. In the event of loss, the card including the balance will be replaced worldwide.
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